Katy Maguire
About Katy Maguire
Katy Maguire is a Business Relationship Manager at SSI Schaefer UK, with a career spanning over 20 years in project management and IT leadership across various organizations in the United Kingdom. She has a strong background in communication, negotiation, and implementing successful IT and process projects.
Current Role at SSI SCHÄFER
Katy Maguire has been serving as the Business Relationship Manager at SSI Schaefer UK since 2019. In this role, she focuses on fostering strong relationships with both internal teams and external stakeholders. Her responsibilities include managing business requirements and ensuring that projects align with organizational goals. Her tenure at SSI Schaefer has allowed her to leverage her extensive experience in project management to deliver results that meet deadlines and business expectations.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Prior to her current position, Katy held several roles that contributed to her expertise in project management. She worked at The Midcounties Co-operative as Head of Project Management Office from 2017 to 2019, and as IT Lead from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, she served as Contract Project Manager at Nord Anglia Education Ltd from 2007 to 2010. These positions provided her with a solid foundation in managing complex projects and implementing IT solutions effectively.
Education and Professional Development
Katy Maguire has pursued various educational opportunities to enhance her project management skills. She studied at APM Group, achieving a Prince2 Practitioner certification in 2010. In 2014, she completed the ITIL3 Foundation course at Quanta Training. Additionally, she obtained a Foundation Certificate in Professional Skills Development from Oxford Brookes University in 2011. Her commitment to continuous learning is evident in her completion of the Managing Successful Programmes course in 2018.
Skills and Expertise
Katy demonstrates strong communication, negotiating, and influencing skills, which are essential for her role as a Business Relationship Manager. She possesses in-depth knowledge of project management methodologies, including Prince2® and ITIL. Her ability to manage business and process change effectively has been a key factor in her success, allowing her to implement IT and process projects without negatively impacting business performance.
Career Timeline
Katy Maguire's career spans multiple roles in project management and business solutions. She began her career as a Project Officer at CSWP from 2003 to 2007, followed by various positions at The Midcounties Co-operative, including Business Solutions Manager and IT Lead. She also worked at Skills Funding Agency as Deployment Manager in 2010 and at Nord Anglia Education Ltd as Contract Project Manager. Her diverse experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of project management across different sectors.