Jackie Adams
About Jackie Adams
Jackie Adams is a project manager with extensive experience in various roles at the Ministry of Defence, including corporate financial systems accountant and programme director. Currently semi-retired, Adams has a strong background in managing budgets and developing relationships with stakeholders.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Jackie Adams has been employed as a Project Manager at Nationwide Building Society since 2015. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing various projects within the organization, utilizing her extensive experience in project management. Her tenure at Nationwide has lasted for nine years, during which she has contributed to the successful execution of multiple initiatives.
Previous Roles at Ministry of Defence
Jackie Adams held several positions at the Ministry of Defence over a span of 16 years. She began her career there in 1984, working in various IT development and change roles until 1997. She then served as Project Implementation from 1997 to 1999, followed by a role as Corporate Financial Systems Accountant from 1999 to 2003. Later, she advanced to Director Corporate Services & Deputy Chief Executive from 2007 to 2008, and Program Director from 2003 to 2007. She also held the position of Head of Change from 2009 to 2010 and was involved in a secondment from 2008 to 2009.
Education and Expertise
Jackie Adams has a solid educational background. She studied at The Littlehampton School, achieving GCE 'O' and 'A' levels from 1976 to 1980. She earned a BA Hons in Classical, Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology from the University of Liverpool from 1980 to 1983. Additionally, she completed a Diploma in Accounting and Finance from ACCA between 1999 and 2001 and achieved MAPM from the Association for Project Management from 2015 to 2021.
Skills and Professional Attributes
Jackie Adams is recognized for her strong ability to influence and negotiate with senior executives. She is known for developing trusting and collaborative relationships with stakeholders, colleagues, and suppliers. Jackie confidently presents at Board level and compiles informative reports that simplify complex concepts. Her experience includes successfully managing multi-million pound budgets in both public and private sectors.
Current Status and Future Opportunities
Since 2019, Jackie Adams has been semi-retired, taking a sabbatical for family reasons. During this time, she has been seeking new opportunities to leverage her extensive project management experience and skills in a new role.