Emma Ashley
About Emma Ashley
Emma Ashley is the Lead Delivery Manager at Made Tech in Manchester, United Kingdom, with extensive experience in agile methodologies and team leadership.
Current Role at Made Tech
Emma Ashley currently holds the position of Lead Delivery Manager at Made Tech, based in the Manchester Area, United Kingdom. In this role, she works closely with various stakeholders to clarify goals and drive impactful outcomes. Her responsibilities include managing risks and dependencies while fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.
Previous Experience at Depop
Emma Ashley previously worked at Depop, where she first served as a Senior Agile Delivery Manager in Manchester from 2020 to 2021. She was then promoted to Head of Delivery, a role she held from 2021 to 2022. During her time at Depop, she led agile methodologies adoption and supported teams in enhancing their ways of working.
Career at Ivanti and LANDESK Software
Before joining Depop, Emma had a significant tenure at Ivanti and LANDESK Software. She initially worked as a Software Development Manager at LANDESK from 2016 to 2020 and later transitioned to Ivanti, where she served as Development Manager for Application Control and Senior Engineering Manager until 2020. Her work involved overseeing software development processes in Daresbury, Cheshire, United Kingdom.
Long-term Role at AppSense
Emma's career also includes an extensive period at AppSense, where she occupied multiple roles over several years. Starting as a Software Test Engineer in 2003, she progressed through various management positions, ultimately becoming a Development Manager for the DesktopNow Patch Team from 2014 to 2015 and a Software Development Manager for the Application Manager from 2015 to 2016. She was based primarily in Daresbury and Warrington, United Kingdom.
Educational Background
Emma Ashley studied at Central Newcastle High School before attending The University of Huddersfield. There, she earned a BSc (Hons) in Human Ecology. Her academic background has contributed to her strong focus on innovation, adaptation, and continuous improvement within teams.
Commitment to STEM and Diversity
Emma serves as a STEM ambassador and is dedicated to reducing the diversity gap in the field. She actively supports initiatives that open doors for others in technology and engineering fields. Her passion for collaboration, inclusion, and consultation makes her a vocal advocate for empowering the right people to deliver optimal solutions.