Emily Thurgood
About Emily Thurgood
Emily Thurgood is a Senior Project Manager at UNRVLD in Leeds, England, with extensive experience in project management across various industries and a strong focus on business change and transformation.
Current Role at UNRVLD
Emily Thurgood holds the position of Senior Project Manager at UNRVLD, a company recognized for its collaborations with prominent clients such as The Open, Southampton FC, Roquette, Biffa, and Welsh Water. She joined the company in September 2020 and operates out of Leeds, England, United Kingdom. Her role involves leading various projects, ensuring successful execution and delivery while maintaining a client-focused approach.
Previous Positions
Emily has a diverse experience in project management. Before her tenure at UNRVLD, she worked as a Senior Project Manager at Computershare Loan Services on a contract basis from 2018 to 2019 in Leeds, UK. She also held a similar contract position at Lloyds Banking Group for five months in 2018 in Halifax, UK. Additionally, Emily served as a Project Manager at Leeds Building Society for a year from 2016 to 2017 and spent five years at Covance from 2011 to 2016 in project management roles. Her initial project management role was as a Regional Project Coordinator at Bureau Veritas in Harlow from 2010 to 2011.
Education and Certifications
Emily Thurgood has a strong educational background in Biomedical Science, having earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree from Leeds Metropolitan University from 2006 to 2009. She completed her A Levels at Outwood Grange Academy between 1999 and 2004. Emily is also certified in several project management methodologies, including Prince 2, Agile, APM, ITIL 4, and Scrum Master. These certifications reflect her proficiency and versatility in various project management frameworks.
Career Break and Global Travel
In 2019, Emily took a career break for three months to embark on global travel. This period allowed her to gain broader perspectives and experience different cultures, which enriches her approach to project management and problem-solving. The career break underscores her willingness to embrace new challenges and adapt to diverse environments.
Specializations and Approach
Emily Thurgood specializes in business change and transformation, leveraging her extensive experience and certifications to drive successful project outcomes. She is known for her strong, team-centric approach and her commitment to innovation. Emily's energetic and ambitious nature, combined with her competitive edge, ensures that she continuously seeks fresh challenges and remains client-focused in her project management endeavors.