Matt Jacobs
About Matt Jacobs
Matt Jacobs is a Senior PMO Manager and Agile Transition Lead at Nationwide Building Society, where he has worked since 2013 in various roles. He is also the Founder of The iKNOW Project and is recognized for his innovative contributions to project management, including an award-winning automated Project Health Check.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Matt Jacobs has held multiple roles at Nationwide Building Society, starting as a PMO Administrator from 2008 to 2009. He progressed through various positions, including Resource Analyst, Operations Support Analyst, and PMO Portfolio Analyst, before becoming a PMO Senior Analyst in 2014. He was promoted to PMO Manager in 2016 and has served as Senior PMO Manager/Agile Transition Lead since 2019. Throughout his tenure, he has been involved in significant projects, including leading the PMO team on Nationwide's second biggest programme.
Education and Expertise
Matt Jacobs completed his early education at Prior Park Preparatory School from 1987 to 1993, followed by Douai Abbey and School from 1993 to 1996. He attended St Joseph's Catholic Comprehensive School from 1996 to 1998. His professional expertise includes project management, agile transition, and stakeholder management, which he has demonstrated through various roles at Nationwide Building Society and as the founder of The iKNOW Project.
Achievements
Matt Jacobs designed an automated Project Health Check that received the Business Transformation Divisional Director Innovation Award. He implemented Nationwide Building Society's new Milestone Levelling process and Line Management, earning monthly awards for his contributions. Additionally, he was nominated for the Shell Live Wire South West Young Entrepreneur of the Year in 2007 for his business, Bevies, which achieved an estimated turnover of £200k.
Background
Before his extensive career at Nationwide Building Society, Matt Jacobs worked as an Intermediary Markets Assistant from 2004 to 2006. He has a diverse background in project management and operations support, which has contributed to his rapid advancement within the organization. His early entrepreneurial experience with Bevies has also shaped his approach to leadership and team management.