Mark Wade
Programme Manager Strategy & Transformation National Grid @National Grid
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WORK HISTORY
Programme Manager Strategy & Transformation National Grid @National Grid
GB
Transformation leader driving enterprise-wide change across strategy, operating model, and investment delivery within a complex, regulated environment.What I DoLead and support delivery of enterprise transformation initiatives spanning workforce strategy, technology strategy, sourcing, and operating model changeTranslate strategic direction into actionable programmes, aligning investment, delivery plans, and measurable outcomesDrive portfolio governance and performance, ensuring clear visibility of delivery, risk, and financial position at executive levelShape and optimise transformation pipelines, identifying opportunities to deliver cost efficiency, capability uplift, and strategic valueAct as a cross-functional connector, aligning IT, Finance, Procurement, and business teams to enable integrated & AchievementsHelped shape and deliver enterprise workforce and technology strategy, aligning capabilities to long-term business prioritiesEnabled multi-million transformation savings and optimisation initiatives, supporting wider IT and business performance targetsSupported the design and rollout of new governance and operating models, improving clarity, accountability, and delivery efficiencyStrengthened investment planning and benefits tracking, improving decision-making and confidence at senior leadership levelPlayed a key role in bridging strategy to execution, ensuring initiatives are structured, prioritised, and deliverable in operator at the Strategy / Programme / Executive interfaceStrong track record of enterprise transformation, cost optimisation, and operating model changeKnown for converting complex strategy into structured delivery and measurable outcomesInfluential across senior stakeholders in matrix organisations
EDUCATION
University of Birmingham
Bachelor's degree, Business Studies
ABOUT MARK WADE
A dedicated and results driven Transformation Lead, Senior PMO, & IT Lead; 20 years of financial services experience working across multi-function IT projects; building key relationships and directing diverse teams, delivering exceptional results operationally whilst effecting organisational change and delivering for customers.Highly accomplished and resourceful professional offering years of experience and a proven track record of achievement in the delivery of both standard and innovative Projects. Effective team player, forward thinking, motivator and problem solver with well-developed leadership and organisational skills. Hard working, enthusiastic and possess a commitment to excellence in Project Delivery and Transformation. Displays excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills and the ability to develop and grow mutually beneficial internal and external relationships.
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