Karen is an accomplished professional with a diverse portfolio of roles spanning over 30 years in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. She is known for her exceptional ability to manage drive cost-effective systems development and service delivery, ICT departments and initiate both organisational and digital transformation.
Throughout her career, Karen has consistently improved organisation-wide decision-making through effective governance, benefits realisation, information management and project management office solutions. Her ability to drive change and deliver results is not just a professional skill but a personal passion, characterized by a deep understanding of the complexities of modern business environments and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
Karen’s core competencies include project and program management, benefits realisation management, stakeholder engagement, and executive leadership required to navigate the evolving digital age. She has a strong background in both Agile and waterfall project management methodologies, which she leverages to ensure project success. Her holistic approach to project management and her ability to translate the intricacies of ICT governance, privacy, and cybersecurity requirements into easily understood business terms create collaborative, long-lasting partnerships.
Karen’s professional philosophy is centred around the belief that effective project management is about more than just meeting deadlines—it’s about delivering value and driving organizational success.
In summary, Karen is a dedicated and passionate professional whose work in ICT, project management, and management information reporting has made a significant impact. Her commitment to understanding and meeting client needs, coupled with her expertise in project management and organisational transformation, makes her an invaluable asset to any team.