Caro Evans
About Caro Evans
Caro Evans is a Director of Portfolio & Program Management at Anaplan, with a diverse background in project and program management across various organizations. She holds multiple degrees and certifications, including a Master's in Early Modern History and professional coaching qualifications, and is currently also a Listening Volunteer at Samaritans.
Work at Anaplan
Caro Evans serves as the Director of Portfolio & Program Management at Anaplan, a position she has held since 2023. In her role, she leverages her PMP and Agile certifications to implement best practices and optimize processes. Prior to this position, she worked as a Principal Program Manager at Anaplan from 2021 to 2023. During her tenure, she focused on facilitating collaboration and enabling innovation within teams, utilizing her professional coaching skills.
Career History
Caro Evans has a diverse career history in program and project management across various organizations. She began her career at Aviva as PMO Support/Junior PM from 2003 to 2006. She then joined Barclays, where she held multiple roles, including Project/Program Manager from 2007 to 2015 and Head of Service Governance & Control Transformation from 2015 to 2016. Following her time at Barclays, she worked at Tesco Bank in various capacities, including Senior Operations Manager and Programme Manager from 2016 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Caro Evans holds a Master's degree in Early Modern History from the University of East Anglia, which she completed in 2003. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in History from the same university in 2002. In addition to her degrees, she has completed a Professional Coaching Course (PCC) at New Ventures West from 2020 to 2021 and an Introduction to Counselling Skills at The Norwich Centre in 2023.
Current Volunteer Work
Since 2023, Caro Evans has been volunteering as a Listening Volunteer at Samaritans. In this role, she provides emotional support to individuals in distress, demonstrating her commitment to community service and mental health advocacy.
Professional Skills
Caro Evans is skilled in program and project management, with a strong emphasis on creating value for customers and empowering teams. She utilizes her expertise in PMP and Agile methodologies to drive efficiency and effectiveness in her projects. Her background in professional coaching enhances her ability to foster collaboration and innovation within her teams.