Project Consultant | MSc Project Management

Shiji Jayans Sheeja

Organised, proactive project professional supporting transformation work across community, education, and public sector settings.

Location
Chelmsford, UK
Focus
Project support, controls, stakeholder coordination
Availability
Eligible to work in the UK, willing to relocate
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SHoKE projects supported across cultural, community, and public organisations.

Profile

I help project teams keep momentum: clear documentation, useful reporting, accurate action tracking, and calm stakeholder communication. My experience spans programme support, service improvement, financial sustainability planning, and community-focused delivery.

Experience

Project coordination across live delivery environments.

Nov 2023 - Present Anglia Ruskin University, UK

Project Consultant Intern & Community Innovator

Delivering project coordination support through ARU SHoKE, improving documentation, reporting, stakeholder engagement, and process efficiency.

  • Maintained structured documentation across multiple communities and projects.
  • Tracked risks, issues, actions, and updates aligned with organisational frameworks.
  • Coordinated meetings between local authorities, charities, and university stakeholders.
Apr 2024 - Present Association for Project Management, UK

APM Volunteer - WiPM & Regional Networks

Supporting professional networking events with planning, communication, and coordination across regional project management communities.

Jan 2021 - Nov 2021 Smilebots, India

Junior Project Coordinator | Developer

Combined Python development with coordination responsibilities in a cross-functional Agile environment, maintaining schedules and progress updates.

Selected Projects

Practical work with measurable community value.

Financial sustainability

Babylon Arts

Led a six-member team to deliver a 90-day plan improving operational efficiency, reporting systems, and financial sustainability.

Service modelling

Trust Links

Supported a mental health charity by developing service and pricing models to strengthen financial diversification.

Inclusion strategy

Basildon Borough Council

Contributed to inclusion strategy work by proposing a centralised service access hub for clearer support pathways.

Capabilities

Built for organised delivery and clear communication.

Project & Programme Support

Scheduling, meeting coordination, minutes, action tracking, reporting, and documentation.

Tools & Systems

Microsoft Office, MS Project, SharePoint, Google Suite, and collaborative workspaces.

Stakeholder Coordination

Cross-departmental communication, stakeholder liaison, and written and verbal updates.

Professional Strengths

Attention to detail, organisation, problem solving, adaptability, and team collaboration.

Recognition

Consistent contribution to collaborative project delivery.

SHoKE Innovator Award - 2023 & 2024

Gold Volunteer Award 2024 - ARU Students Union

Vice Chancellor's Student Leader Award Nominee - 2024

Google Foundations of Project Management - Completed

APM Project Fundamentals Qualification - In progress