Michael Blackhurst
Project Manager - Portfolio Delivery Team @Wellcome Sanger Institute
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WORK HISTORY
Project Manager - Portfolio Delivery Team @Wellcome Sanger Institute
Cambridge, GB
Achievements and responsibilities: • Project manager on large cross functional projects (inc. ToL BIOSCAN pipeline, Implementation of NovaSeq X platform and Sequencing Operations LIMS solution).• Developed a close working relationship with key teams across the institute to allow for successful delivery of projects with high strategic importance.• A key member of the institute wide project management community of practice (PMCoP) enabling shared learning, networking, and collaboration. Leading on the Standardisation initiative; to generate the foundations for an adaptable Sanger Project Management Framework (practises, processes, toolkits).• Tracking and reporting of project progress to the institute’s governance committees to allow for effective decision making and prioritisation.• Involved in the definition and implementation of Monday.com as a work management tool. • Created effective working relationships with Business Analysts (BA) and Product Owners (PO) to involve them within the project/product lifecycles.
EDUCATION
University of Kent
Bachelor’s Degree, Biomedical Sciences, General
SKILLS
ABOUT MICHAEL BLACKHURST
Project manager professional with ~10 years experience managing and delivering challenging projects within the biotechnology industry and academia.Experienced in creating and leading teams of project professionals, defining the processes, tools and best practises to bring alignment and project success.Accomplished in managing full project lifecycle including scoping, initiation, planning, executing, monitoring, and controlling and closure.Skilled in Pipeline Management, Project & Program Management, Leadership, Conflict resolution, Effective communication, and Customer Relations.Driven professional with a Bachelor’s Degree focused in Biomedical Sciences, from the University of Kent along with project management certifications PRINCE2 & PMP.
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