Paul Kennedy
About Paul Kennedy
Paul Kennedy is an Office 365 Product Manager at Legal & General, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in IT project management, particularly in cloud migration and enhancing user experience on Microsoft Teams.
Current Role at Legal & General
Paul Kennedy serves as the Office 365 Product Manager at Legal & General, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the Office 365 platform's functionality and user experience. He is responsible for developing and publishing metrics that demonstrate the platform's value, which aids in justifying ongoing funding. His work includes leading Power Platform development activities and ensuring that the adoption framework aligns with company policies.
Previous Experience at Legal & General
Prior to his current role, Paul Kennedy worked at Legal & General as an IT Delivery Manager from 2018 to 2022. During this time, he implemented significant projects, including the migration of Email and SharePoint to the cloud as part of the Office 365 rollout. He also transformed the mobile infrastructure to deliver a comprehensive suite of mobile applications using Intune and led the rollout of the Teams Direct Routing service, replacing the legacy telephony system.
Career Background
Paul Kennedy has a diverse career history that includes various roles in project management and IT. He worked as an IT Project Manager at Equiniti for four months in 2018, where he contributed to IT initiatives. His experience also includes serving as an ICT Senior Project Manager at Croydon Council in 2017 and holding multiple positions at Croydon Council from 2008 to 2017. Additionally, he worked at Veolia Environmental Services in Paris as a Service Receptionist and Administrator.
Education and Qualifications
Paul Kennedy studied at The University of Brighton, where he earned a BSc (Hons) in Sports Technology from 2001 to 2004. His educational background in Engineering Design provides him with a solid foundation for his roles in technology and project management, particularly in understanding complex systems and processes.
Expertise in Microsoft 365
Paul Kennedy possesses an in-depth understanding of the Microsoft 365 platform, including its security configurations and governance components. His expertise enables him to effectively manage and enhance the Office 365 environment at Legal & General, ensuring that the organization leverages the platform's capabilities to meet its operational needs.