It’s not rocket science, but it is complicated…
Julie Black
Time
10:30 - 11:15
Details
We have all watched space mission launches, and seen wonderful pictures sent back from instruments such as the James Webb Telescope.
But how do these missions get delivered, and what can we learn from the global collaboration needed to get from an idea to a new understanding about our universe.
With stories of space science and exploration missions past and present, Julie will bring to life mission delivery from the perspective of project, programme and portfolio management.
Attendees will leave with some practical examples which they can bring into their own work, and will be inspired by the range of roles across the space sector.
Your Takeaways from the Session
Your Takeaways from the Session
- An understanding of the UK’s contribution to a range of space science and exploration missions.
- Practical ideas which challenge attendees to think about how they apply standard or generic PPM methodology
About Your Speaker
About Julie
Julie Black is the Director for Space Science and Exploration at the UK Space Agency, leading delivery of UK contributions to missions in collaboration with ESA, NASA and other agencies.
A delivery and change specialist, with a particular interest in systems thinking for portfolio management, Julie began her career in the private sector, delivering automotive engineering, manufacturing and research projects with a global client base across Asia, Europe and the USA before moving to the public sector in 2009.
With experience spanning regulation, central banking and law enforcement, Julie was Chief Portfolio Officer at the National Crime Agency, Programme Director at Ofgem for the Gas and Electricity Price Controls, and portfolio manager at the Bank of England.
A key part of all her roles has been to increase capability as Head of Profession for Project Delivery, bringing greater understanding between colleagues in business functions and the project delivery profession and closer working between strategy, finance and portfolio offices.