RUTH PLANT
Northampton
Summary
Accomplished project manager with demonstrated excellence in communication, programme development, and reporting, with a proven track record in risk, issue, and dependency identification and management. Analytical thinker and problem solver with proven background executing effective strategies and programme changes in complex and fast pace environments. Proficient in programme governance and change management, holding qualifications in MSP, MOR, MOP, Prince2, and APM. Committed to fostering teamwork and collaboration to drive organisational success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2028
2028
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Commando Force Governance and Assurance Manager
Ministry of Defence
Portsmouth
2025.09 - Current
- Led risks and stakeholder communication for 5 complex, multi-organisation government projects.
- Coordinated with different departments, ensuring seamless execution of projects.
- Ensured regulatory compliance in all aspects of programme management processes.
- Developed comprehensive programme plans to achieve strategic objectives.
- Resolved critical issues promptly, ensuring minimal disruption to programme timelines.
- Coordinated program and project project alignment activities with organisational goals for streamlined execution.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement amongst team members through regular feedback sessions.
PROJECT MANAGER
Ministry of Defence
Portsmouth
2023.07 - 2025.09
- Implemented risk management processes, risk register and risk control tracking.
- Developed stakeholder communication plans to manage expectations and leverage their experience.
- Provided constructive feedback to suppliers and sub-contractors to enhance project outputs and timings.
- Analysed audience data to better target key user segments and adapt marketing campaigns.
- Managed B2B business partnerships and multi-channel marketing to harness opportunities for growth.
PROJECT MANAGER AND BUSINESS PLANNING APPRENTICESHIP
Ashridge House Business School
Hertfordshire
2022.03 - 2023.06
- Drove operational improvements to secure cost savings and improve profit margins.
- Applied skills and knowledge to accomplish set performance goals.
- Delivered projects on time and within budget to meet specifications.
- Stayed abreast to new and developing technologies.
PROJECT MANAGER
National Health Service - NHS/ICB
Hertfordshire
2021.09 - 2023.06
- Facilitated continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Employed exceptional communication and relationship-building skills to develop trusting, co-production senior stakeholder relationships.
- Managed projects to meet budget and timeframe constraints and oversaw project schedules; providing senior management with detailed reports.
- Established strong communication channels to improve cooperation and information transfer across internal and external departments.
- Defined and monitored Key Performance Indicators (KPI)s to assess performance.
- Oversaw service transition, development and progression in alignment with organisational objectives.
ICC COVID PROJECT MANAGER
National Health Service - NHS
Hertfordshire
2020.05 - 2021.09
- Identified risks, implemented mitigation strategies for secure project outcomes.
- Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining communication channels.
- Steered teams through complex project phases to successful completion.
- Managed budgets diligently, controlled unnecessary expenditure on projects.
- Expedited issue resolution to minimise delays in project timelines.
- Facilitated decision-making process with accurate statistical reporting.
CONTINUAL HEALTH CARE APPEALS AND RETROSPECTIVE OFFICER
National Health Service - Clinical Commissioning Group
Hertfordshire
2019.07 - 2020.04
- Finalised contracts and legal documents.
- Worked to continuously improve performance, reliability and accuracy of data systems.
- Led projects and analysed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Employed critical analysis to find problems and develop solutions.
- Successfully managed difficult conversations using conflict management skills.
- Coordinated multiple projects using prioritisation and time management skills to consistently meet deadlines.
PRESIDENT OF BANGOR STUDENTS' UNION
Bangor University
Bangor, NW
2017.05 - 2019.06
- Provided advice and support to large volume of internal and external stakeholders on varied problems.
- Met monthly time and budget targets.
- Stayed abreast of latest technology developments.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Managed Sabbatical Officers including increasing team morale to enhance service quality.
- Developed new processes for team communication and coordination.
- Approached problems with relationship-focussed solutions and developed efficient production techniques.
- Investigated and troubleshot problems swiftly and improved functionality.
- Employed critical analysis to find problems and develop solutions.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Prifysgol Bangor University
Bangor, NWSkills
- Analytical and critical observation
- Communication excellence
- Strategic planning and performance management system design
- Programme development and reporting
- Risk, issue and dependency identification and management
- Programme governance
- Change management
- Qualifications held in MSP, MOR, MOP, Prince2 and APM
- Teamwork and collaboration
Languages
English
Native
German
Intermediate
Additional information
- Certified in First Aid, 2009-01-01, Current
- Certified Mental Health First Aid, 2019-01-01, Current
- Qualified Speak up champion in the workplace, 2020-01-01, Current
- Driving licence
- MIDAS mini bus driving certificate, 2015
Community Service
- Volunteer and Recognition Lead, Netball England, 2019-01-01, Current
- Mind volunteer, 2019-01-01, Current
- St John Ambulance volunteer and trainer, 2009-01-01, Current
Certification
Practitioner in Management of Projects
Practitioner in Management of Risk
Practitioner in Management of Portfolio's
APM certified
Prince2 certified
Affiliations
- Competitive Netball player and Kickboxer
Timeline
Commando Force Governance and Assurance Manager
Ministry of Defence
2025.09 - Current
PROJECT MANAGER
Ministry of Defence
2023.07 - 2025.09
PROJECT MANAGER AND BUSINESS PLANNING APPRENTICESHIP
Ashridge House Business School
2022.03 - 2023.06
PROJECT MANAGER
National Health Service - NHS/ICB
2021.09 - 2023.06
ICC COVID PROJECT MANAGER
National Health Service - NHS
2020.05 - 2021.09
CONTINUAL HEALTH CARE APPEALS AND RETROSPECTIVE OFFICER
National Health Service - Clinical Commissioning Group
2019.07 - 2020.04
PRESIDENT OF BANGOR STUDENTS' UNION
Bangor University
2017.05 - 2019.06
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Prifysgol Bangor University