Serena Murtough
About Serena Murtough
Serena Murtough is a Project Manager with extensive experience managing projects with budgets exceeding £10 million across various sectors. She has held positions at notable companies including DTZ, Micro IT Global, Accenture, and Kantar Operations, and currently works at Legal & General.
Current Role at Legal & General
Serena Murtough has been serving as a Project Manager at Legal & General since 2017. In this role, she manages projects with budgets exceeding £10 million. Her responsibilities include overseeing project execution, ensuring stakeholder engagement, and delivering projects on time and within budget.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Prior to her current position, Serena worked as an Associate Director - Project Manager at DTZ from 2012 to 2015. She also held the role of Consultant Programme Manager at Micro IT Global from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she served as a Senior Project Manager at Kantar Operations for six months in 2011 to 2012 and as a Consultant at Accenture for one year in 2010 to 2011.
Education and Certifications
Serena studied at the University of Stellenbosch, where she earned a B.Dram (Technical) degree, focusing on Technical Theatre Design, History of the Theatre, English Literature, and Sociology from 1995 to 1999. She possesses several professional certifications, including Prince2 Practitioner, Scaled Agile, and Scrum Master.
Skills and Expertise
Serena Murtough is skilled in influencing and liaising with stakeholders at all levels. She has extensive experience managing global assignments across various sectors, including Insurance, Financial Services, Property Management, Energy, and Marketing. Her project management skills are supported by her certifications and practical experience.
Educational Background
Serena completed her secondary education at The Settlers High School. Her academic journey continued at the University of Stellenbosch, where she developed a strong foundation in various subjects related to theatre and literature.