Andy Grigg
About Andy Grigg
Andy Grigg is a Programme Manager at Nationwide Building Society, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in project management, having held various roles at organizations including the UK Ministry of Defence and Lloyds Banking Group.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Andy Grigg has held multiple roles at Nationwide Building Society since 2001. He started as a Project Manager and progressed to Senior Project Manager, serving from 2003 to 2009. He returned as a Programme Manager from 2009 to 2011, then again from 2015 to 2017. Currently, he has been working as a Programme Manager since 2017. In this role, he became responsible for the Payments Development Centre delivery in October 2018, managing a team of 11 project managers. He has also managed IT deliverables for Nationwide's Image Cheque Clearing System since December 2017 and has been involved in a cloud-based initiative since August 2019.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Before his tenure at Nationwide Building Society, Andy Grigg worked at several organizations in project management roles. He served as a Project Manager at Prudential Assurance for six months in 2011 and at Lloyds Banking Group from 2012 to 2015. He also worked at the UK Ministry of Defence as a Project Manager for seven years from 1993 to 2000 and as a Systems Analyst from 1989 to 1993. His diverse experience in project management spans various sectors, contributing to his expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Andy Grigg holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Bristol, which he completed from 1995 to 1996. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Mechanical Engineering from the University of the West of England, studying from 1986 to 1991. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his extensive career in project management and systems analysis, enabling him to effectively lead technical initiatives.
Achievements in Agile Transformation
In 2019, Andy Grigg played a key role in Nationwide Building Society's transition from a traditional waterfall model to agile methodologies. This shift aimed to enhance project delivery and responsiveness within the organization. Additionally, he led a tactical initiative to improve stability and resilience in a core payment platform during a period of degraded performance, showcasing his ability to manage critical projects under challenging conditions.