Martin Bell
About Martin Bell
Martin Bell serves as the Global Head of PMO at Quantexa, where he has worked since 2018. He has a diverse background in project management and analysis, with previous roles at various companies including Jagex, Packt Publishing, and Lloyds Banking Group.
Current Role at Quantexa
Martin Bell serves as the Global Head of PMO at Quantexa, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing project management operations and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. He has designed and implemented interactive finance Management Information (MI) systems tailored to stakeholder requirements. Additionally, he launched a dedicated stakeholder SharePoint site to facilitate self-service reporting, enhancing accessibility to project data.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Prior to his current role, Martin Bell accumulated extensive experience in project management and analysis. He worked as a PMO Analyst at Lloyds Banking Group from 2014 to 2015, where he contributed to project oversight. He also served as a Solutions Analyst at CoreStream Ltd from 2015 to 2018. His earlier roles include Quality Compliance Manager at Wildacre Cosmetics Limited and B2B Program Analyst at Packt Publishing, where he honed his analytical skills.
Education and Expertise
Martin Bell studied Business and Management at Aston University, earning a Bachelor's Degree from 2007 to 2011. He also attended Crawshaw School from 2000 to 2007. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in project management and operational efficiency. He has mentored colleagues in Excel reporting practices, demonstrating his commitment to knowledge sharing and professional development.
Achievements in Project Management
Throughout his career, Martin Bell has achieved significant improvements in project management processes. He analyzed, improved, and automated PMO processes, resulting in a 20% time saving. He created dedicated dashboards for key stakeholders to report on project progress and managed the project RAID log to visualize project health. His initiatives led to a 75% reduction in the overhead of managing project plans and a 15% increase in accuracy.
Entrepreneurial Venture with Northern Wombat
In addition to his role at Quantexa, Martin Bell is a co-founder of Northern Wombat, a position he has held since 2021. This entrepreneurial venture is based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, and reflects his commitment to innovation and leadership in project management.