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I am responsible for managing, prioritising, and shaping OVO’s project portfolio. That means using my background in finance to identify and resolve any issues related to the delivery of projects throughout the business, and ensuring all departments are working together cohesively.

I spend most of my days working closely with multiple stakeholders and departments. I mainly collaborate with the Tech and Business teams on a day-to-day basis, searching for solutions and facilitate change across the company. I work with the teams from the initial idea of a project, through prioritisation and delivery then onto the transition into the business.

I love the varied projects that come in – every day is different and I get to work with different people from all over the business. I enjoy taking a holistic view of everything that's going on from top to bottom and basically ensuring we do the right things, at the right time, with the right resources to get the best for results for OVO and our customers. I hope to continue in my role and to drive and influence change in the company at a strategic level.

My time at Sheffield University really helped me in my current role. The nature of my course means I’ve developed a very analytical way of working. I make sure everything is backed up by data and statistics, and I try to bring a level of pragmatism to my work that was definitely influenced by my time at Sheffield. Obviously while there I also became used to working to deadlines which has helped me, especially when I’m working in such a fast-paced environment like OVO Energy.

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It’s very tricky in this climate, but I think you have to really believe in the company you work for. If you're not excited about what they do or sell, it becomes difficult to motivate yourself. I always conduct a lot of research into a company before applying for a role, so make sure you go to interviews and meetings with a million and one questions. Not only do you need to be interested in the company, but you need to convince your prospective employers of that, too. Most importantly, don’t be afraid to fail. It’s often only through mistakes that you understand what drives you.