Cliona O'brien
About Cliona O'brien
Cliona O'Brien is a PMO Manager in People & Transformation at Ofcom, where she has worked since 2020. She has a background in project management and human resources, with previous roles at organizations such as LOCOG and Lloyds Banking Group.
Current Role at Ofcom
Cliona O'Brien serves as the PMO Manager for People & Transformation at Ofcom, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing project management operations within the organization. Her work includes producing the MSP plan to implement the VMS hiring solution, which involves establishing key milestones and tasks. Cliona also conducts regular checkpoint calls to monitor the progress of delivery and assigns ownership of actions to the project team.
Previous Experience at LOCOG
Cliona O'Brien worked as an HR Recruitment Coordinator at the London Organising Committee of the Olympic & Paralympic Games (LOCOG) in 2012. Her tenure lasted for two months, during which she contributed to recruitment efforts in Canary Wharf, London. This experience provided her with insights into large-scale event management and human resources in a high-pressure environment.
Experience at Financial Ombudsman Service
In 2011, Cliona O'Brien held the position of Office Coordinator at the Financial Ombudsman Service for three months. This role took place in Canary Wharf, London, and involved administrative support and coordination within the office, contributing to the organization's operational efficiency.
Professional Background at Lloyds Banking Group
Cliona O'Brien worked at Lloyds Banking Group as a Senior PMO Manager from 2012 to 2019. During her seven-year tenure, she focused on Group Transformation, specifically within the Data & Cyber Security Programme. Her responsibilities included designing manual resourcing processes and templates for the MBNA Hiring community, serving as an interim hiring solution for Legal Day 1.
Educational Background at University of Sussex
Cliona O'Brien studied Sociology at the University of Sussex, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from 2007 to 2010. This academic background provided her with a foundation in social sciences, which informs her approach to human resources and project management.