Sara Mechan
About Sara Mechan
Sara Mechan is a Project Manager in Group Internal Consulting at UBS, with a background in Lean consulting and process transformation. She has over 16 years of experience in banking operations, having worked at RBS and UBS in various roles focused on transformation and continuous improvement.
Current Role at UBS
Sara Mechan serves as a Project Manager in Group Internal Consulting at UBS. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to various transformation projects within the organization. Her role involves overseeing project execution and ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Mechan's focus includes enhancing operational efficiency and fostering collaboration among teams.
Previous Experience at UBS
Prior to her current role, Sara Mechan worked at UBS as a Senior Consultant in Process Transformation from 2018 to 2020. She also served as a Continuous Improvement Coach for one year from 2017 to 2018. During her tenure at UBS, she developed expertise in process improvement and stakeholder engagement, contributing to the bank's operational enhancements.
Experience at RBS
Sara Mechan's career includes significant experience at RBS, where she worked for a total of 14 years. She began as a Mortgage Administrator from 2002 to 2010, followed by a role as a Lean Consultant from 2010 to 2016. Her work at RBS focused on process optimization and operational efficiency, laying the groundwork for her later roles in consulting.
Education and Expertise
Sara Mechan studied at The University of Glasgow, where she earned a Master of Arts with Honours in Management from 1998 to 2002. She is accredited as a Lean Change Agent with LERC 2A certification. Mechan's educational background and certifications support her expertise in transformation projects and Lean methodologies.
Skills in Stakeholder Management
Sara Mechan is skilled in building and sustaining successful stakeholder relationships across global geographies and diverse cultures. Her ability to engage with stakeholders effectively enhances project outcomes and fosters collaboration within teams. She is known for providing coaching and development support to nurture growth in Lean change methodology.