Gary Bodden
About Gary Bodden
Gary Bodden is a Product Owner at Nationwide Building Society, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in project management and has held various roles within the organization, building strong relationships and mentoring peers.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Gary Bodden has held multiple roles at Nationwide Building Society, starting as a Project Support Officer from 2015 to 2017. He then progressed to Lead PMO Analyst from 2017 to 2019, followed by the position of Delivery Value Manager from 2019 to 2021. Since 2020, he has been serving as a Product Owner. His tenure at Nationwide has been characterized by his ability to build strong relationships with senior leadership and third-party partners.
Education and Expertise
Gary Bodden studied at New College Swindon, where he achieved qualifications in Applied ICT and Business Studies from 2007 to 2010. He furthered his education at the University of West London, focusing on Computer Engineering and obtaining a degree in Computer Systems Management from 2009 to 2011. His educational background supports his expertise in project management methodologies, including both agile and waterfall approaches.
Background
Before joining Nationwide Building Society, Gary Bodden worked at Sainsbury's as a Department Manager and Team Leader from 2007 to 2015. This role provided him with foundational leadership experience and operational management skills. His career path reflects a consistent focus on process improvement and innovative problem-solving.
Achievements
Gary Bodden is recognized for systematically improving processes within his roles. He is known for finding innovative solutions to challenges faced by the organization. Additionally, he actively mentors peers, fostering a positive growth mindset among colleagues and contributing to their professional development.