Mike Williams
About Mike Williams
Mike Williams serves as the Program Director at QBE Insurance, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in project and program management across various companies, including UBT Australia and New Zealand, Westpac, and KPMG.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Mike Williams has served as Program Director at QBE Insurance since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for leading the workplace LIFE transformation programs. These initiatives focus on creating over 28,000 square meters of new office space across various locations in Australia. The transformation aims to enhance collaboration and flexibility by improving space and technology experiences. Notable developments include new office spaces in iconic locations such as 388 George Street in Sydney and 32 Smith Street in Parramatta.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Prior to his current role at QBE Insurance, Mike Williams held several significant positions in project management. He worked as Global Director ePMO at UBT Australia and New Zealand from 2016 to 2018. Before that, he was Transition Director for the Sydney Master Plan at Westpac from 2015 to 2016. His experience also includes roles as Integration Director at Westpac from 2013 to 2015, Program Manager at Herbert Smith Freehills from 2012 to 2013, and Associate Director for National Workplace Projects at KPMG from 2018 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Mike Williams has a strong educational background in project management. He studied at the CPMG Institute, where he achieved a PMBOK PMI Diploma in Project Management from 2000 to 2001. He also obtained a Prince II Practitioner certification from Codarra Prince 2 in 2002. Additionally, he completed a PPM Certification in Portfolio Management from HP in 2008. His foundational education includes attending Beacon Hill High School from 1983 to 1989.
Career Timeline and Roles
Mike Williams has built a diverse career in project management since the late 1990s. He began as a Senior Project Manager at CDM Communications from 1998 to 2000. He then served as Project Director at Colonial First State from 2001 to 2004 and as National Project Director at CBA from 2004 to 2010. Following his tenure at Westpac, he transitioned to KPMG before joining QBE Insurance. His career reflects a consistent focus on leadership roles within project management across various sectors.