Anna Nordström
Leeds
Summary
Impact driven project manager with over 14 years of experience leading complex, transformational projects in high pressure environments. Recognized for building high performing teams and implementing robust frameworks that ensure consistent delivery of mission critical business objectives on a global scale, across diverse industries, including FMCG, Retail, E-commerce, sustainability and technology.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Project Manager
Primark Ltd.
2022.09 - 2026.04
- Leading the end-to-end project management of a strategic, highly complex recyclability programs across multiple international markets, scaling operations to meet corporate sustainability mandates.
- Managing complex relationships with a wide range of internal and external partners, including third-party suppliers, NGOs and global logistics providers.
- Experienced in influencing at all levels within an organisation, including C-suite levels, and negotiating between opposing views to align project outcomes with the overarching sustainability and corporate strategy.
- Established robust project controls and governance frameworks to monitor progress across global workstreams, ensuring project integrity and adherence to time, cost, and quality constraints.
- Actively coaching and mentoring junior project staff to enhance professional capability and project delivery standards within the department.
E-Commerce Development Manager
ASDA Stores Ltd
2021.01 - 2022.09
- Accountable for the development and management of digital change programs that deliver operational effectiveness for retail colleagues and improved customer experience for customers shopping on Asda.com and third-party apps.
- Working with key stakeholders to deliver operational change programs for seasonal events and promotional activities so retail colleagues can deliver the best experience for our customers at these key moments.
- Develop our online grocery pick model to ensure we are picking orders productively, expanding capacity and maintaining the best availability for customers who shop on Asda.com and Asda on demand services.
- Accountable for developing and delivering a key training programme that will train colleagues across 440 stores, with the aim to improve the click and collect customer experience.
- Directed capital expenditure and procurement for online equipment valued at over £2.5M
Planning Manager
ASDA Stores Ltd
2017.09 - 2021.01
- Accountable for the project management and timely launch of all own brand General Merchandise (GM) product and packaging projects
- Provided direct line management and strategic direction for a team of three Project Managers
- Responsible for the implementation and success of key strategic innovation and process improvement projects for Asda & Walmart
- Commercial and performance management of third-party vendors and agencies.
- Supporting the sustainability agenda for GM own brand products
- Resource, budget, and volume planning to deliver business change.
- Spearheaded communication and rollout plans for food packaging changes necessitated by Brexit and EU legislation, mitigating legal and supply chain risks.
Project Manager
ASDA Stores Ltd
2016.02 - 2017.09
- Stakeholder & critical path management of key marketing projects across multiple GM categories.
- Leading and supporting creative teams and agencies to deliver high quality content
- Delivery of brand strategy through product and packaging updates, improving processes and speed to market
- Accountable for implementing a new project management software technology for the team in 2017.
- Elected to head up the learning and development of new and existing staff for my function
- Promoted to 'Planning Manager' and to manage GM project management team in September 2017
Project Manager
ASDA Stores Ltd
2013.02 - 2016.02
- Accountable for managing the end-to-end launch process and project delivery of own label products for multiple food categories within ASDA.
- Ensuring that agreed processes and key critical path dates are adhered to by all stakeholders in a cost effective, timely and legal manner
- Responsible for the creation and delivery of new Asda project management training to over 100 external agencies & suppliers.
Project Manager
thebigword Language & Technology Provider
2011.12 - 2013.02
- Providing project quotations to my client portfolio with clear critical path deadlines and costs.
- Monitoring progress and success of multiple translation projects with frequent communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- Working closely with the sales team to drive profitability through strategic growth
- Supporting finance teams with timely project invoicing.
- Worked closely with the Sales Director to secure a large website translation project with a key client worth over £3M.
Education
Master of Arts - Public Relations
Leeds Beckett University
Leeds, UK 2010.08 - 2011.08
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing & Management Communications
Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University
Aarhus, Denmark 2007.08 - 2010.08
Exchange Semester - Business
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, Cananda 2009.08 - 2010.01
Skills
- Process improvement strategies
- Change implementation
- Strategic planning
- Client relations
- Influential communication
- Team Leadership
Languages
English
Native
Norwegian
Native
Swedish
Fluent
Danish
Intermediate
German
Beginner
Timeline
Project Manager
Primark Ltd.
2022.09 - 2026.04
E-Commerce Development Manager
ASDA Stores Ltd
2021.01 - 2022.09
Planning Manager
ASDA Stores Ltd
2017.09 - 2021.01
Project Manager
ASDA Stores Ltd
2016.02 - 2017.09
Project Manager
ASDA Stores Ltd
2013.02 - 2016.02
Project Manager
thebigword Language & Technology Provider
2011.12 - 2013.02
Master of Arts - Public Relations
Leeds Beckett University
2010.08 - 2011.08
Exchange Semester - Business
Wilfrid Laurier University
2009.08 - 2010.01
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing & Management Communications
Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University
2007.08 - 2010.08