Tara Creegan
About Tara Creegan
Tara Creegan serves as a PMO Lead at Convex Insurance and has extensive experience in project management across various organizations in London. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences from Goldsmiths, University of London, and has developed project management methodologies and frameworks in her previous roles.
Work at Convex Insurance
Tara Creegan has been serving as PMO Lead at Convex Insurance since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing project management operations, ensuring that projects align with the company's strategic objectives. Her experience in project management allows her to effectively lead teams and manage resources to achieve desired outcomes.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Before joining Convex Insurance, Tara Creegan held various project management roles. She worked as PMO Lead at MS Amlin from 2019 to 2020 and at Close Brothers Premium Finance in 2018. Additionally, she served as PMO Manager at Burberry from 2016 to 2018 and at KPMG UK in 2021. Her diverse experience across different organizations has equipped her with a broad skill set in project management.
Education and Qualifications
Tara Creegan completed her secondary education at Lady Margaret School, achieving 12 'O' Levels. She then pursued higher education at Goldsmiths, University of London, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Social Sciences from 1989 to 1992. Prior to that, she studied English Literature, Geography, and Classics, achieving 3 'A' Levels from 1987 to 1989.
Contributions to Project Management Methodologies
Tara Creegan developed a Project Management Methodology handbook for new starters at RBS Corporate and Institutional Bank. She utilized the Planview project management tool to manage a high-level programme plan, focusing on major milestones and programme outcomes. Additionally, she played a key role in managing programme risks and issues, ensuring quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle.
Involvement in Risk Management Initiatives
At RBS, Tara Creegan was instrumental in the Risk MI & Reporting Programme. She contributed to the development and implementation of a Risk Appetite and MI Framework, aligning with BCBS 239 principles. Her responsibilities included providing project status updates during weekly Programme Meetings and ensuring successful project stage gate passages through collaboration with independent auditors.