Sophie Pickard
About Sophie Pickard
Sophie Pickard is a Digital Project Manager at Tag in London, England, with over eight years of experience in digital project management. She holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Media and Cultural Studies and is a certified agile scrum master, skilled in leading projects using various methodologies.
Work at TAG
Sophie Pickard has been employed at TAG as a Digital Project Manager since 2021. In this role, she oversees various digital projects, applying her expertise in both agile and waterfall methodologies. Her responsibilities include coordinating project timelines, managing resources, and ensuring successful project delivery. Based in London, England, she has contributed to the company's digital initiatives for three years.
Education and Expertise
Sophie Pickard completed her secondary education at Blackfen School for Girls, where she achieved GCSEs and A-Levels from 2004 to 2011. She furthered her education at Canterbury Christ Church University, earning a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Media and Cultural Studies from 2011 to 2014. Sophie is a certified agile scrum master, which enhances her capability to lead projects effectively using various methodologies.
Professional Background
Sophie Pickard has a diverse professional background in digital project management. She began her career at Global Radio as Capital StreetStar and Heart Angel from 2012 to 2014. She then worked at OLIVER Agency in various roles, including Studio Assistant and Creative Resource Manager, from 2014 to 2016. Sophie transitioned to KPMG UK, where she served as a Resource Coordinator and later as a Digital Project Manager from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she briefly worked at Rare Breed Digital as a Junior Digital Project Manager in 2013.
Achievements in Project Management
During her tenure at KPMG, Sophie Pickard led the project management team for significant projects, including 'The Annual Review' and 'Celebrating 150 years of KPMG.' These projects involved managing multi-million-pound value pursuits, showcasing her ability to handle high-stakes initiatives. She has also developed apps and created surveys using Multisite, further demonstrating her digital project management skills.
International Project Management Experience
Sophie Pickard has managed marketing campaigns for key clients across various international locations, including Canada, New York, and France. This experience highlights her capability to navigate diverse markets and manage projects with global implications. Her work with front and back end developers on microsite builds using Adobe Experience Manager, HTML components, and CSS further underscores her technical proficiency in digital project management.