Marie Dowling

"I like to understand people's needs and deliver the best solution to meet them. I love working as part of a team that share the same values and enthusiasm for successful delivery. I am fully committed, take pride in my work and always want to do a good job. I love a challenge and enjoy problem solving, whether is relates to resolving a project issue or coming up with a better way of doing something.I can articulate detail at a level people understand both at a technical and business level. I am forward thinking and always like to know the full picture. I will challenge if I do not believe something is being managed appropriately, or not in line with my personal values or those of the business I work for."

"I am an IT project manager working for a large retail business managing IT projects that vary in size and levels of complexity. I deliver various business areas and central support functions.My role involves overseeing the definition, planning, direction and end to end delivery of IT projects in line with stakeholder and overall business requirements. I work closely with project sponsors, business change managers, solution managers, portfolio managers and suppliers.As a project manager my aim is to ensure that projects are delivered to agreed time, cost and quality requirements. I enjoy coaching and supporting the development of colleagues that are less experienced in role, or are new to the IT sector..I am fortunate to work for an organisation that has strong ethical values and supports flexible working, enabling me to work from home or alternative sites if required."

"I have worked for some very inspirational female leaders during my career within the IT and technology sector. These leaders have been an inspiration to me and have provided a great level of support to my personal development and career goals.I am experienced in working within various IT roles in both service management and service delivery. My IT career started by working on a support desk and I advanced through to managing large teams of support analysts and developers. After 10 years within service management I moved into project delivery taking on an IT project manager role. I have worked on large programmes of work and projects pan-business and for individual business areas within the retail sector."

"I enjoy spending time with my family, travelling and generally spending time outdoors. I also like to attend live music events and festivals."

"A typical day would involve reviewing emails and following up on planned activities or actions. Providing on-going support to members of the project team or other colleagues. I attend various meetings from project team meetings and stakeholder workshops, to project board meetings. Collaboration with colleagues is done either face to face, over the phone, or by using collaboration tools such as Skype or Teams. "

"Secondary education (GCSE/O Levels): Maths, English, Social Studies, Office Practice, Typewriting Post-secondary education: Prince2 Foundation and Practitioner, ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management, Certified Helpdesk Manager (Help Desk Institute), City & Guilds in Information Technology, RSA Level 1 & 2 Typewriting"