Cherie Shakespeare
About Cherie Shakespeare
Cherie Shakespeare is the Director of Technology Strategy at TELUS in Vancouver, Canada, with extensive experience in project management and a background in IT and software development.
Current Role at TELUS
Cherie Shakespeare is currently serving as the Director of Technology Strategy at TELUS, located in the Vancouver, Canada Area. In this role, she is responsible for strategic planning and direction of technology initiatives within the organization. As a leader in technology strategy, Cherie plays a pivotal role in shaping TELUS' technological advancements to meet business goals.
Previous Roles at TELUS
Cherie Shakespeare has held multiple significant positions at TELUS over the years. From 2010 to 2014, she was the Program Executive Director, overseeing large-scale programs and ensuring their alignment with organizational objectives. Before that, from 2006 to 2010, she served as the Director of Client Project Management & Program Management Office, where she managed various client projects and program operations. Additionally, she briefly held the position of Strategic Customer Relations Director in 2006 and worked as a Senior Project Manager / Senior Program Manager for nine years, starting in 1997.
International Career Experience
Cherie Shakespeare amassed considerable international experience before her tenure at TELUS. She worked in South Africa with notable companies like Siemens, Mercedes Datakor, Compuguard Systems, and Computer Training Institute. During her 17 years in Johannesburg, she held roles such as IT Project Manager, IT Lecturer, and Developer. These roles contributed to her extensive knowledge and skills in IT project management and software development.
Educational Background in Technology and Project Management
Cherie Shakespeare has a diverse and robust educational background. She graduated from the University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika with a degree in Computer Science. She also holds the Programming & Operations Diploma (Honours) from Control Data Institute and an Advanced Data Processing & I.S. certification from City & Guilds of London. Furthermore, Cherie has a Distinction from the School of Project Management (USA), PMP Certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI), and ITIL Foundation certification from PeopleCert Group.
Leadership and Management Initiatives
Cherie Shakespeare’s leadership skills are underscored by her successful management of a national team of 100 Project Managers and Design Specialists at TELUS. She has consistently managed projects delivering revenues exceeding $1 billion. With a passion for project management, she focuses on leveraging it as a competitive advantage to enhance customer value and quality. Cherie is also dedicated to mentoring and coaching her team members, sharing her extensive knowledge and experience in the field.