Simon Mc Manus
About Simon Mc Manus
Simon Mc Manus serves as the PMO Lead for the Hassle Free Money Mission at Nationwide Building Society, a position he has held since 2021. With extensive experience in project and portfolio management, he has worked in various roles at Nationwide and NatWest Private Banking over several decades.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Simon Mc Manus has held various roles at Nationwide Building Society since 2014. Currently, he serves as the PMO Lead for the Hassle Free Money Mission, a position he has held since 2021. Prior to this role, he worked as the Program Management Office Lead from 2020 to 2021, and as Portfolio Management in 2019. He also held the position of Agile PMO Lead for 8 months in 2019. His tenure at Nationwide includes roles such as Senior Manager, Portfolio PMO from 2015 to 2019, and Portfolio PMO Manager for Group Functions in 2014.
Background in Banking and Project Management
Simon Mc Manus has extensive experience in the banking sector, primarily with NatWest Private Banking. His career began there in 1988, where he worked as a Senior Business Associate for 8 years. He later served as a Project Manager from 2003 to 2006 and as a Business Analyst/Project Manager from 2001 to 2003. He also held operations management roles from 1997 to 2001. Additionally, he worked at Coutts & Co as a Programme Office Manager and Senior Project Manager between 2011 and 2012 and 2006 to 2010, respectively.
Education and Expertise
Simon Mc Manus has pursued formal education in project management and related methodologies. He is a P30 practitioner and MSP Practitioner. He studied Project Management at The Open University, which is accredited by APM and PRINCE2. Additionally, he has completed training in SAFe v5 Lean Portfolio Management. His educational background supports his roles in governance and risk evaluation within change delivery portfolios.
Skills and Competencies
Simon Mc Manus possesses strong communication skills, enabling him to explain information confidently and clearly. He has demonstrated effective leadership, analytical, and interpersonal skills throughout his career. His ability to manage governance and risk evaluation within change delivery portfolios is notable. He can draw together themes in compelling ways, showcasing his capability in project management and team leadership.