Sarah Thompson

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ABOUT SARAH THOMPSON

As an accomplished Portfolio Management Office (PMO) Director, I bring a wealth of experience in leading project delivery, establishing global PMO structures, and implementing strategic initiatives across diverse industries. With a proven track record of success in defining and implementing delivery strategies, managing senior PMO functions, and driving stakeholder engagement, I am committed to driving organizational excellence through effective project management practices.Throughout my career, I\'ve achieved many highlights, including:• Developing and securing approval for a business case to establish a Global Portfolio Management Office, setting delivery standards and tools for a £12M per annum business.• Defining and implementing PMO strategies for cloud-telephony projects, with accountability for £3M per annum project revenues.• Establishing robust PMO processes for a £25M Application Development Service at a UK Building Society.• Revitalizing graduate recruitment processes and successfully introducing new talent into the business.• Transitioning a PMO to a distributed delivery model, resulting in a 25% growth in revenue served, whilst reducing operating costs by 10%. In my recent role as Global Portfolio Management Office Director at Telus Agriculture and Consumer Goods, I led the establishment of a global PMO, developed organizational structures and operating models, and defined delivery lifecycles adopted across disparate business areas. I also secured funding for project management career development initiatives, utilizing the PMI competency framework to inform career paths and support promotion decisions.Prior to this, I held leadership positions at Olive Communications (now OneCom), Avanade, Atos and Capgemini, where I honed my skills in leadership, stakeholder management, resource allocation, and project governance. I am a strong people leader, with exceptional team building and staff motivation skills. With certifications in P3O Practitioner and Prince2 Practitioner, I bring a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical experience to the transformation of PMO teams. I am now seeking new challenges as a PMO Director, Operations Director, or Chief of Staff, where I can leverage my skills to drive organizational success and deliver tangible results.Let\'s connect to explore how my experience and expertise can contribute to your team\'s success.