Dawn Davies
About Dawn Davies
Dawn Davies is a Project Office Analyst at Sopra Banking Software in Sheffield, England, where she has worked since 2015. She supports project management processes, trains new team members, and manages customer change requests.
Work at Sopra Banking Software
Dawn Davies has been employed at Sopra Banking Software since 2015, serving as a Project Office Analyst. In this role, she supports the month-end close process by generating reports and integrating fixed price projects using the in-house Project Management & Finance Tool, GPS. She plays a crucial role in capacity planning, ensuring that projects are current and meet strict deadlines through the project management tool KeyedIn. Additionally, she is responsible for recording customer change requests in JIRA and managing the associated workflow.
Previous Experience at Sopra Banking Software
Before her current position, Dawn worked at Sopra Banking Software as a Facilities Specialist from 2014 to 2015. In this role, she contributed to the operational efficiency of the organization for a period of nine months. Her experience in this position provided her with insights into the company's operations, which she later applied in her role as Project Office Analyst.
Career Background at Sheffield Newspapers Limited
Dawn Davies worked at Sheffield Newspapers Limited for 15 years, from 1998 to 2013, as a Newspaper Sales & Direct Delivery Administrator. This long tenure allowed her to gain extensive experience in sales and administrative functions within the newspaper industry, contributing to her skill set in project management and operational support.
Education and Training
Dawn studied at Myers Grove Comprehensive, where she developed foundational skills that have supported her career in project management and analysis. In her current role, she also trains new team members on complex processes, demonstrating her commitment to knowledge sharing and team development.
Key Responsibilities and Skills
In her role as Project Office Analyst, Dawn is responsible for creating stakeholder reports for operational meetings, ensuring that commercial agendas are produced, and that key meeting minutes and actions are documented. She liaises with the finance team for invoice creation and handles project finance requests, showcasing her ability to manage multiple aspects of project operations effectively.