Testimonials
David Unsworth - Deputy Programme Director
“Angela joined our Programme at a time where we had very little in the way of PMO process and governance. She hit the ground running, establishing an efficient and highly professional PMO team. Angela also devised an end to end framework, document review process, programme board management process and governance model. I’d recommend Angela to anyone who needs to start a PMO from scratch, re-invigorate an existing one or take over one that is running successfully. She is highly professional and would be an asset to any team." Peter Hartley - Programme Director “I worked with Angela whilst we were both at KPMG and found her to be a true PMO professional. She obviously has comprehensive knowledge of the theory of how to run projects well but also has the experience and understanding to apply that knowledge effectively to deliver real results for the projects and businesses she works with. On top of that she is a pleasure to work with and able to maintain a calm atmosphere even when the world is falling apart (as it so often feels to be doing in complex projects!). I have no hesitation recommending Angela if you need someone to bring professionalism and discipline into the PMO function.” Roger Rowling - BEng (Hons) MBA MCIPS Chartered, Contract Manager “Angela, Is the best PMO Programme Manager I have worked with over a career of thirty years. Angela's body of knowledge is vast and I would highly recommend Angela to any organisation who undertaking a complex transformation programme in a highly political environment.” Neil Wimbledon – Director of Programme Delivery (Cloud & Infrastructure Transformation) “Angela is a consummate professional with a depth of experience in setting up and running PMO that is second to none. Angela was an invaluable asset to me in running a large and complex transformation programme. I would welcome the opportunity to work with Angela again.” Allan Maher - Programme and Project Manager “I worked with Angela for several months in IS shared services. I found her approach both professional and supportive. Angela clearly has significant experience in project and programme management demonstrated through her role in supporting a key organisational change programme and portfolio management programme. I would welcome working with Angela again in the future.” Hital Patel – Consultant “I had the pleasure of working with Angela during her time at Centrica. She is a highly motivated and skilled PMO professional who consistently delivers against high expectations. I was seconded to work with Angela on a project to shape IS strategy for the Shared Services Business Unit. During this project Angela was an excellent and well respected Project Lead who also took the time to mentor me in Strategic Objectives, Risk Management, Portfolio Management and general self-development. I would happily take the opportunity to work with Angela again.” Chris Y - Interim Service Continuity Manager “I worked with Angela on one of her projects to consolidate a number of business head offices in Ireland & found Angela to be a thoroughly meticulous & exceptionally competent. One of the best project managers that I’ve ever worked with. Would have no hesitation in recommending her.” · Nigel Williams - Programme Manager “Angela approached her work in a highly committed way and was always willing to give that “bit extra” for the sake of the project, she was proactive at escalating issues, she demonstrated a high level of commitment and a desire to make the project succeed by its due date and was a well liked and trusted team member.” Hemant Rae Bhatia - Enterprise Solutions, Strategy and Architecture Lead · “I was fortunate enough to work for Angela Houghton. As a Project Manager she was excellent, keeping the whole perspective in picture all the time, managing and controlling the project with great efficiency and elegance, delegating work and responsibility appropriately. Working with Angela had taught me a lot of new ways to engage the client/business and IT and to ensure seamless delivery.” Gary Dugmore MSc MBCI - Business Resilience Manager · “Working with Angela Houghton was an extremely rewarding experience. I felt she listened to her team, treated each member with the greatest of respect that contributed to a highly motivated project team. I was consistently given advice and guidance on what was expected of me and what the 'big picture for the project was'. This gave me something to strive for. I feel Angela's determination, flexibility and communications skills are not only an inspiration to her team but also her peers.” Kevin O’Driscoll - Director “Angela has a way of inspiring the team at a group level and individually. While never loosing sight of the overall picture and destination. She has a way of working “outside the box” where appropriate and with the correct reference to the management line” Brian James - Director “Angela is a highly respected project manager with excellent leadership qualities and a key team player” Rose Mock - Business Consultant “Angela operated in a professional manner at all times within a highly charged political climate. She avoided being drawn into difficult situations and remained objective, always keeping her eye on the goal to be achieved. She has strong interpersonal skills, is a good team leader and offers advice and assistance when required. She is not afraid to get involved in areas outsider of her skill set.” Christine Carlisle – Senior Analyst Programmer “Angela was a pleasure to work with. At all times she displayed a professional attitude to anything she was requested to do. She worked hard in ever changing circumstances always maintaining her commitment to the project and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone.” |