Joanne Shaw
About Joanne Shaw
Joanne Shaw is a Project Manager and Delivery Manager with extensive experience in the financial services sector, currently working at Nationwide Building Society since 2016. She has previously held project management roles at various organizations, including Travelex, iPSL, and MasterCard.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Joanne Shaw has been employed at Nationwide Building Society as a Project Manager/Delivery Manager since 2016. In this role, she has managed significant projects, including a major programme to upgrade a Nationwide Platinum Application utilized in approximately 850 locations across the UK. Her tenure at Nationwide has lasted for eight years, during which she has contributed to various initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Prior to her current position, Joanne Shaw held various project management roles across multiple organizations. She worked at Travelex as a Project Manager on a short-term contract in 2016 and at iPSL as a Senior Project Manager from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, she served as a Project Manager at Diligenta, a subsidiary of Tata Consultancy Services, from 2015 to 2016, and at Visa Europe for a brief period in 2014. Her experience spans over a decade in project management across different sectors.
Education and Expertise
Joanne Shaw studied at Arthur Mellow Village College. She has developed expertise in project management methodologies, specifically utilizing PRINCE 2 and APMP frameworks. Her technical skills include managing technology upgrades and implementing operational models, which have been integral to her roles in various organizations.
Achievements in Project Management
Throughout her career, Joanne Shaw has implemented significant improvements in project delivery. Notably, she developed and adopted a new Target Operating Model for third-party and internal support services. She also led the upgrade of an end-of-life technology stack, transitioning from SQL 2000 to 2014 and IIS 6 to 8.5, which included a comprehensive rewrite of programming languages such as COBOL, C#, VB.net, and C++. Additionally, she implemented a server consolidation methodology to enhance resilience.
Background in Events and Promotions
Before focusing on project management, Joanne Shaw worked as an Events and Promotions Manager at BCA Europe from 1999 to 2002. This role involved managing promotional events, which contributed to her diverse skill set and experience in managing various aspects of organizational operations.