Allison Garner
About Allison Garner
Allison Garner is a Product Owner with extensive experience in managing IT programs, including two SAP implementations. She holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Derby and has worked in various roles at Nationwide Building Society, demonstrating expertise in project management and agile methodologies.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Allison Garner has held multiple roles at Nationwide Building Society, contributing to various IT programmes and project management initiatives. She served as a PMO Lead from 2011 to 2013 for two years, where she focused on project management office functions. Following this, she worked as a Programme Planner from 2014 to 2014 for five months, and again from 2010 to 2011 for one year. Between 2015 and 2020, she continued in the Programme Planner role for another five years. Since 2020, she has been working as a Product Owner, where she applies her extensive experience in managing IT programmes.
Education and Expertise
Allison Garner studied Business Administration at the University of Derby from 1994 to 1997, achieving a 2:1 degree. She holds a CISMP certification, which demonstrates her knowledge in information security management principles. Additionally, she is certified as a SAFe 5.0 Product Owner, indicating her proficiency in agile methodologies. Her expertise spans both public and private sector industries, including finance, security, telecommunications, energy, and rail.
Background
Allison Garner has extensive experience in managing IT programmes, including two SAP implementations. Her career includes roles in both the public and private sectors, showcasing her versatility and adaptability across various industries. She has developed skills in investment governance and dependency management, which are essential for successful project execution. Her proficiency in project management and data analysis tools further enhances her capability in her current role.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Allison Garner has demonstrated a strong foundation in project management and IT programme execution. She has successfully managed multiple SAP implementations and has been involved in significant roles at Nationwide Building Society. Her certifications in CISMP and SAFe 5.0 Product Owner reflect her commitment to professional development and her expertise in agile methodologies and information security.