Rob Sharpe
About Rob Sharpe
Rob Sharpe is the Director of the Program Management Office at TELUS in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with over twenty years of international experience in leading teams and managing transformational change.
Current Position at TELUS
Rob Sharpe is currently serving as the Director of the Program Management Office at TELUS in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing TELUS' wireline investment, a key component of the company's annual ~$2.9B capital program. His expertise in program management helps drive the strategic goals of TELUS through innovative project execution and rigorous oversight.
Previous Roles at TELUS
Rob Sharpe has a long history with TELUS, having held multiple roles over the years. From 2016 to 2020, he was the Manager of Technology Strategy, where he was involved in shaping technological advancements for the company. Prior to this, he served as Director of National Learning & Development from 2015 to 2016, and Manager of Operations from 2012 to 2014. His earlier roles at TELUS included serving as a Business Consultant in 2011, Sr Learning Consultant from 2009 to 2011, Learning Consultant from 2007 to 2009, and Learning Specialist at TELUS Mobility from 2004 to 2007.
International Experience
Rob Sharpe brings twenty years of international experience to his role, having led teams through periods of evolution and transformational change. His previous positions include being the Head of Operations at I Spy Recruitment from 2002 to 2003 and Training Manager at Strategic Thought from 2001 to 2002. Additionally, he served as Manager and Microsoft Office Computer Trainer at the Canada South Africa Education Management Program from 1999 to 2000. This diverse experience has equipped him with a global perspective and a deep understanding of various business needs.
Educational Background
Rob Sharpe has a robust educational background. He earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Information Technology from the Information Technology Institute between 1999 and 2002. Sharpe also holds a Bachelor of Education from Bishop's University, achieved in 1999, and a Bachelor of Science in Math and Chemistry from the same university, completed in 1998. This comprehensive education has provided a strong foundation for his varied career.