Heather Martin
About Heather Martin
Heather Martin is a Senior Project Manager with extensive experience in project management across various organizations, including Sopra Banking Software and Mercer. She has a strong background in managing stakeholder expectations and delivering project objectives, particularly in the financial sector.
Work at Sopra Banking Software
Heather Martin has been employed at Sopra Banking Software as a Senior Project Manager since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing project management activities and ensuring that projects align with organizational objectives. Her experience in managing stakeholder expectations and delivering on agreed objectives contributes to her effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience at Sopra Steria
Before joining Sopra Banking Software, Heather worked at Sopra Steria as an IT Project Manager from 2016 to 2018. During her tenure in Manchester, United Kingdom, she managed various IT projects, applying her skills in project management to meet the needs of stakeholders and deliver successful outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Heather Martin studied at the Chartered Management Institute, where she achieved qualifications in Project Management and Leadership from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, she completed the Prince2 Foundation and Practitioner courses between 2014 and 2019, enhancing her project management capabilities. She also studied at APM, obtaining Foundation and Practitioner certifications in 2015.
Background in Financial Sector
Heather has a strong background in the financial sector, having worked as a Financial Analyst on the Solvency II Programme at RSA for three months in 2015. Her experience includes managing projects within regulatory environments, which has equipped her with commercial awareness and an understanding of the complexities involved in financial organizations.
Career Progression and Roles
Heather's career includes various project management roles across multiple organizations. She served as a Senior Project Manager at Mercer from 2018 to 2019 and held project management positions at United Utilities and the University of Hull. Her roles have involved both traditional and Agile project management methodologies, showcasing her versatility in managing diverse projects.