James Williams
About James Williams
James Williams is a Delivery Lead at Nationwide Building Society, where he has worked since 2011. He leads a team to implement changes across digital platforms and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
James Williams has been employed at Nationwide Building Society since 2011, initially as a Retail Change Consultant and later advancing to the role of Delivery Lead in 2018. He operates from the Swindon and Bristol offices, leading a team responsible for implementing changes across the organization's digital platforms. His role involves collaboration with various teams, including technical, business, and change teams, to ensure that solutions are compliant and user-focused. He is currently spearheading a regulatory program aimed at ensuring compliance of the Mobile Banking App and Internet Bank with new legislation.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Before joining Nationwide Building Society, James Williams held several positions in project management. He worked at Lyons Davidson Limited as a Project Manager for four months in 2011. Prior to that, he served as a Customer Services Project Manager at Orange from 2004 to 2007, accumulating three years of experience. Following his time at Orange, he was employed at EE as an L&D Training Consultant from 2007 to 2011, where he worked for four years. These roles contributed to his extensive experience in managing projects and teams.
Methodologies and Management Skills
James Williams employs both waterfall and Agile methodologies, including Prince2, to achieve business objectives at Nationwide Building Society. He oversees resource budgets, ensuring that actual expenditures align with forecasts, and provides reports to senior stakeholders. His responsibilities also include managing project documentation, which encompasses project and sprint plans, risk logs, and weekly reports. This skill set enables him to effectively lead his team and ensure successful project delivery.
Collaboration and Team Leadership
In his role as Delivery Lead, James Williams leads a team of designers and Business Product Owners. He collaborates with Developers, Architects, Business Analysts, and Business Readiness teams to ensure that user interfaces and user journeys meet business expectations. His focus on collaboration ensures that all aspects of project delivery are aligned with organizational goals and user needs.