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Sonja Knoll

London

Summary

Resourceful and results-driven professional with over 15 years of leading complex projects and change across various industries. Proven expertise in waterfall and agile methodologies, end-to-end project delivery and stakeholder management including C-Level reporting. Skilled in coordinating with local and global teams and third-party suppliers to align technology solutions with business objectives. Demonstrated ability to manage projects effectively, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.

Able to pick up any complex inflight project and help steer teams to hit business critical deadlines. Proven track of implementing change including business acceptance and continuity.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Senior Project Manager

Arthur D. Little
London
03.2024 - 09.2024

Supported Arthur D. Little in proof of concept for Global Talent Acquisition Platform. Optimised professional services automation processes to enhance operational efficiency. Elevated resource planning performance as part of resource planning upgrade programme.

Transformation Project Manager

Ground Control
London
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Successfully led implementation of SaaS solution, integrating with CRM and D365.
  • Directed onboarding and compliance software deployment for third-party suppliers.
  • Managed all project responsibilities, including change management and training initiatives.
  • Executed data migration and cleansing activities to ensure data integrity.
  • Collaborated with impacted departments to facilitate effective business transformation.

Senior Project Lead

Sthree
London
03.2021 - 12.2022
  • Spearheaded business transformation programme for German market
  • Managed multiple workstreams with accountability for £1.7 million budget across various functions.
  • Re-engineered operational processes, policies, and organisational structures to enhance efficiency and regulatory compliance
  • Led optimisation and change management initiatives to support business growth.
  • Designed an efficient technology landscape for CRM system and Salesforce integration.

Senior Project Manager

Diageo
London
11.2018 - 06.2020
  • Implemented new legal client portal, integrating SAP, Concur, and CPA systems - including global roll out
  • Led RFP and vendor selection for corporate security software (used by 30.000 employees globally)
  • Managed and led complex, multi-geographical, functional, systems, and process footprints to ensure groundwork improvement and achieve desired results
  • Oversaw budget, flagging risks, and opportunities to enhance business relationships with internal/external stakeholders
  • Established long-term relationships with senior stakeholders and implementation partners

Project Manager

Diageo
London
05.2016 - 04.2018
  • Executed implementation of new ERP system to enhance anti-money laundering and fraud strategies.
  • Managed global rollout and wave deployment of SAP and banking solutions.
  • Implemented data and analytics software for sustainability reporting and regulatory compliance.
  • Integrated new ERP system for salary and benefit benchmarking across multiple territories.
  • Oversaw daily project planning, budgeting, and scheduling activities.
  • Spearheaded complex projects to refine systems, functions, and processes for improved performance.
  • Cultivated robust relationships at all corporate levels to foster collaboration.

Project Manager

OpenMarket
London
09.2015 - 03.2016

Corporate Project Manager cEU

MetaPack
London
04.2013 - 05.2015

Managing multiple SaaS projects throughout full lifecycle

Supply Chain Project Executive

Gate Gourmet
04.2012 - 03.2013

Project Manager Quality and Master dissertation

Swiss Post International
London
08.2010 - 03.2012

Education

Master of Science - Business Administration

University of Applied Sciences
Regensburg/ Germany

Skills

  • Complex Full Project Lifecycle Delivery
  • Transformation and Change Management
  • Strategic Alignment
  • Regulatory Compliance and Governance
  • Senior Stakeholder Management and Communication
  • SaaS, CRM and ERM Implementations
  • Waterfall & Agile experience
  • Budget and Timeline Management
  • Multi cultural and territory projects
  • Test and Training Leader, Quality Assurance
  • Roll Out and Acceptance
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Resource Management and Planning Cross-Functional Collaboration

Languages

German
Native
English
Native

Certification

  • APMG Change Management Foundation
  • APMG Change Practitioner
  • APMG Agile Change Agent
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
  • Prince 2 Foundation
  • Prince 2 Practitioner
  • ITIL Foundation

Timeline

Senior Project Manager

Arthur D. Little
03.2024 - 09.2024

Transformation Project Manager

Ground Control
01.2023 - 12.2023

Senior Project Lead

Sthree
03.2021 - 12.2022

Senior Project Manager

Diageo
11.2018 - 06.2020

Project Manager

Diageo
05.2016 - 04.2018

Project Manager

OpenMarket
09.2015 - 03.2016

Corporate Project Manager cEU

MetaPack
04.2013 - 05.2015

Supply Chain Project Executive

Gate Gourmet
04.2012 - 03.2013

Project Manager Quality and Master dissertation

Swiss Post International
08.2010 - 03.2012

Master of Science - Business Administration

University of Applied Sciences
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