Paul Furness

Paul Furness has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Paul most recently worked at Smart DCC, where they held the positions of Head of Portfolio & PMO Transformation and Head of Portfolio Transformation. Prior to that, they worked at TalkTalk Technology as a Transformation Lead and Head of Project Management Practice. At TalkTalk Technology, they played a significant role in expanding and improving the technical project management department. Before joining TalkTalk, they spent several years at Co-operative Financial Services, where they served as a Portfolio PMO Manager - Transformation and IT Project Manager. In these roles, they led various projects and teams, including the design and development of software suites and online platforms. Overall, Paul Furness has demonstrated expertise in portfolio and project management, leading transformations, and building high-performing teams.

Paul Furness obtained an Executive Diploma in Digital Business Leadership from The Academy of Digital Business Leaders in 2015. Prior to that, they earned a BSc (Hons) in Urban Land Economics from Sheffield Hallam University, graduating in 1996. Paul'searlier education includes attending Urmston Grammar School from 1985 to 1992, but no degree or field of study is specified for this period. In addition to their formal education, Paul has also obtained various certifications, including Enterprise Agile: Changing Your Culture and Psychological Safety: Clear Blocks to Innovation, Collaboration, and Risk-Taking from LinkedIn in May 2020. Paul also completed Developing Executive Presence from LinkedIn in January 2019 and Agile at Work: Planning with Agile User Stories from LinkedIn in November 2018. Paul also holds an Executive Diploma in Digital Business Leadership, although the institution for this certification is not specified. Paul is also listed as an MSP Advanced Practitioner, with no further details provided about the institution or the year of obtaining this certification.