Sabrina Burkert

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ABOUT SABRINA BURKERT

Programme, Project and Release Manager with eight years’ European experience in heavily regulated financial services and fintech sectors, securing consistently impressive appraisals and progressing rapidly in recognition of performance excellence. Managed and mitigated project risks, assumptions, issues and dependencies while ensuring governance and engagement at all levels. Adopted a motivational leadership style to empower and mentor high-performing teams in complex and dynamic environments while facilitating large-scale technical and operational projects from inception to delivery. Harnessed interpersonal communication skills to articulate complex details to diverse audiences in accessible formats. Combines strong analytical skills with stakeholder management qualities to drive efficiency and successful programme delivery. Passionate about (and receptive to) developments within big tech, consumer tech, and fintech.Strategic Programme Leadership: Led incubator programme at a FTSE 250 company to develop a global consumer app; showcased ability to oversee complex technical projects and ensure alignment with commercial goals.Stakeholder and Third-Party Management: Established and nurtured relationships with internal / external stakeholders, up to C-suite level. Sensitively navigated ambiguity to build consensus between teams.Award-Winning Project Execution: Managed technology transformation project, resulting in multiple national and European industry awards in recognition of expertise in leading large-scale change.Governance, Change, and Process Improvement: Developed a governance framework to optimise information flow and establish clear responsibilities (RACI) across teams. Advocate for business transformation in change-averse settings via promotion of Lean methodologies (Six Sigma Yellow Belt).