Samantha Mitchell
Oliveira do Hospital,06
Summary
Dynamic Project Manager with a proven track record at Northumbrian Water Ltd, excelling in strategic project planning and stakeholder communications. Successfully led multiple water and wastewater non-infrastructure projects at the total value of £14M per year. Enhancing operational efficiency and fostering team collaboration. Skilled in risk management and budgeting, consistently delivering results within tight deadlines while driving innovation and continuous improvement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Northumbrian Water Ltd
08.2021 - Current
- Led project planning and execution for water and wastewater short cycle, non-infrastructure upgrades.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to align on project goals and expectations.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Managed budgets and resources effectively to optimize operational efficiency.
- Developed comprehensive project documentation and status reports for stakeholders including monthly reporting to executive management
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Enhanced overall project success by conducting thorough post-project evaluations and incorporating lessons learned into future efforts.
- Fostered a culture of innovation and creativity within the project team, leading to improved problem-solving capabilities and enhanced outcomes.
- Regularly attended yearly NWG Innovation festival design sprints one sprint concept which was named after me, SAM (Surveying Automation Management), was brought forward by Microsoft and Wood plc.
Project Management Intern
Northumbrian Water Ltd
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Assisted in budget tracking and resource allocation for multiple projects across departments.
- Supported project documentation efforts, ensuring compliance with company standards and procedures.
- Participated in stakeholder meetings to gather requirements and provide project updates.
- Used PowerBI and Microsoft Office to create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
- Supported project managers in managing schedules and milestones.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new tools, technologies, or processes when required during projects'' execution.
- Gained exposure to various phases of the project management process while working closely with experienced professionals in the field.
- Offered assistance in conducting post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and opportunities for future improvements.
- Attended and assisted with one of the design sprints at the yearly Northumbrian Water Innovation Festival.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering With Industry
Teesside University
Middlesbrough, England09-2021
Skills
- Project execution management
- Strategic project planning
- Project planning and development
- Project scheduling
- Team collaboration
- Project tracking
- Schedule management
- Stakeholder communications
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Risk management
- Document management
- Forecasting
Timeline
Project Manager
Northumbrian Water Ltd
08.2021 - Current
Project Management Intern
Northumbrian Water Ltd
06.2019 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering With Industry
Teesside University