A Delivery‑Led, Governance‑Strong Project Manager | Anthony Woodley

Professional Summary

I am a delivery‑focused Project Manager experienced in leading multi‑workstream projects from initiation through to implementation, benefits realisation, and handover to business‑as‑usual teams. My approach blends structured governance with practical, people‑centred coordination, ensuring clarity, accountability, and measurable outcomes.

I specialise in translating complex technical and operational requirements into plain English, enabling informed decision‑making and strong stakeholder alignment. I work confidently with vendors, cross‑functional teams, and senior stakeholders, using matrix management to drive progress without relying on line authority.

End‑to‑end delivery Governance & reporting Matrix leadership Benefits realisation Vendor management Change & BAU transition

 

Core Strengths

Full Lifecycle Delivery

  • Led multi‑workstream digital and operational projects at Buckinghamshire Council.
  • Delivered platform rebuilds and workflow redesigns at Oxford University Press and BFBS.
  • Managed multi‑client delivery cycles and BAU transitions at GlobalizeMe.
  • Defined objectives, success measures, and benefits with stakeholders across all organisations.

Governance, Risk & Change Control

  • Implemented structured governance frameworks at Buckinghamshire Council.
  • Introduced risk, issue, and change control processes across publishing and media environments.
  • Provided clear, evidence‑based reporting to senior stakeholders in all roles.
  • Protected scope, budget, and timelines through disciplined change management.

Matrix Management & Collaboration

  • Coordinated cross‑functional teams at Buckinghamshire Council and Oxford University Press.
  • Worked with developers, designers, content teams, and analysts at BFBS and GlobalizeMe.
  • Facilitated workshops to shape requirements and align expectations across departments.
  • Adapted communication for technical and non‑technical audiences in every organisation.

Financial & Supplier Oversight

  • Managed supplier relationships and delivery milestones at GlobalizeMe and BFBS.
  • Tracked budgets and forecasts for multi‑workstream projects at Buckinghamshire Council.
  • Aligned commercial terms with delivery expectations across multiple vendors.
  • Identified financial risks early and proposed pragmatic mitigations.

 

Working Style & Behaviours

Professional

  • Operate with integrity, clarity, and respect in all interactions.
  • Champion inclusive, accessible communication and decision‑making.
  • Handle sensitive information responsibly and transparently.

Connected

  • Build strong relationships across teams and organisational levels.
  • Communicate progress, risks, and decisions in plain English.
  • Encourage open dialogue and early surfacing of issues.

Empowering

  • Enable specialists to excel by providing clarity and removing blockers.
  • Foster collaboration and shared ownership of outcomes.
  • Support colleagues through coaching and structured guidance.

Ambitious

  • Seek opportunities to improve processes and user experience.
  • Comfortable managing multiple concurrent projects.
  • Adopt new tools and approaches where they add real value.

 

Project Management Approach

1. Initiation & Definition

  • Clarified problems, outcomes, and constraints across all organisations.
  • Defined scope, success measures, and governance structures.
  • Identified stakeholders and delivery partners for multi‑team projects.

2. Planning & Mobilisation

  • Developed realistic, phased plans with clear milestones.
  • Estimated resources and shaped budgets for digital and operational projects.
  • Set up risk, issue, and change control processes from the outset.

3. Delivery & Control

  • Monitored progress and adjusted tactically while protecting objectives.
  • Maintained transparent reporting and stakeholder alignment.
  • Managed risks, issues, and interdependencies across teams and suppliers.

4. Transition & Benefits

  • Supported training, documentation, and BAU readiness.
  • Tracked benefits and refined delivery where needed.
  • Embedded learning into future delivery cycles.

 

Selected Project Examples

Digital Platform Rebuild & Workflow Redesign (Oxford University Press & BFBS)

Led major platform rebuilds and workflow redesigns to improve content quality, governance, and operational efficiency. Coordinated developers, content specialists, UX teams, and external suppliers using matrix management.

  • Introduced structured governance and clear reporting cycles.
  • Managed dependencies across technical, editorial, and product teams.
  • Delivered measurable improvements in turnaround times and content accuracy.

Multi‑Workstream Digital & Operational Delivery (Buckinghamshire Council)

Managed multi‑workstream digital and operational projects, improving service efficiency and cross‑team coordination. Worked with internal specialists, external vendors, and senior stakeholders to deliver structured, transparent outcomes.

  • Established governance frameworks and reporting cycles.
  • Coordinated multiple teams using matrix management.
  • Delivered projects with clear benefits and BAU transition plans.

Multi‑Client Digital Delivery & Vendor Management (GlobalizeMe)

Delivered digital projects for multiple clients simultaneously, managing suppliers, developers, and designers across distributed teams. Ensured clarity of scope, timelines, and deliverables while maintaining strong client relationships.

  • Managed vendor relationships and delivery milestones.
  • Balanced competing priorities across multiple clients.
  • Delivered projects on time with clear documentation and BAU handover.

I bring a structured, people‑centred approach to project management, combining governance, clarity, and collaborative delivery to achieve meaningful, sustainable outcomes.