Mark Sutherland

Mark Sutherland has extensive work experience in project delivery and management. Mark started their career in 1997 at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), where they held various project roles until 2005. From 2005 to 2011, they served as the Governance Manager. Mark then became the PMO Manager for the DWP Estates Programme from 2012 to 2014. From 2014 to 2016, they held the role of Project Delivery Capability Lead at DWP. In 2016, they joined the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) as the Project Delivery Profession Capability Lead.

Mark Sutherland has a diverse education history. Mark obtained their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in History from Anglia Ruskin University from 1994 to 1997. After that, they pursued a Master of Arts (MA) degree in History from The Open University from 2000 to 2003. Mark continued their educational journey by completing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in History from Sheffield Hallam University from 2010 to 2019.

In addition to their academic qualifications, Mark has also acquired various certifications. Mark obtained the Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) certification from the Association for Project Management in March 2023. Furthermore, they completed the Project Leadership Programme offered by the Cranfield School of Management in March 2022. Mark is also listed as a Full Member (MAPM) of the Association for Project Management, although the specific month and year of obtaining this membership are not provided. Additionally, they hold certifications in APMP, Managing Successful Programmes, and PRINCE2 Practitioner, all obtained from AXELOS Global Best Practice, although the specific months and years of obtaining these certifications are not mentioned.