I’m a delivery-focused digital transformation leader who designs and optimizes delivery processes to boost efficiency, scalability, and clarity. I align teams, resources, and budgets with business objectives, using data, insights, and feedback loops to inform decisions and remove blockers along the way. I lead multi-disciplinary projects from concept to delivery, ensuring clear workflows, on-time execution, and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities. I build trust and momentum across cross-functional and remote teams, facilitate Agile ceremonies, mentor colleagues, and communicate clearly with engineers, creatives, executives, and clients to maintain alignment and accountability.

Kate Y Thurlow

I’m a delivery-focused digital transformation leader who designs and optimizes delivery processes to boost efficiency, scalability, and clarity. I align teams, resources, and budgets with business objectives, using data, insights, and feedback loops to inform decisions and remove blockers along the way. I lead multi-disciplinary projects from concept to delivery, ensuring clear workflows, on-time execution, and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities. I build trust and momentum across cross-functional and remote teams, facilitate Agile ceremonies, mentor colleagues, and communicate clearly with engineers, creatives, executives, and clients to maintain alignment and accountability.

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I’m a delivery-focused digital transformation leader who designs and optimizes delivery processes to boost efficiency, scalability, and clarity. I align teams, resources, and budgets with business objectives, using data, insights, and feedback loops to inform decisions and remove blockers along the way.

I lead multi-disciplinary projects from concept to delivery, ensuring clear workflows, on-time execution, and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities. I build trust and momentum across cross-functional and remote teams, facilitate Agile ceremonies, mentor colleagues, and communicate clearly with engineers, creatives, executives, and clients to maintain alignment and accountability.

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Work Experience

Business & Events Coordinator at BBC Scotland
April 1, 2008 - September 30, 2014
Delivered 50+ public engagement events (200–500+ attendees) and managed end-to-end logistics, supplier negotiations, and budget management. Supported national broadcast TV and radio productions by liaising with producers, editors, and technical teams to ensure seamless delivery. Coordinated logistics for large-scale charity broadcasts, including artist liaison and audience handling to ensure smooth event operations.
Senior Project Manager & Scrum Master at Cognizant / Netcentric (Adobe Experience Cloud solutions)
November 1, 2021 - February 28, 2024
Led agile, cross-functional and remote teams on digital transformation projects. Delivered 30% cost savings on a greenfield program and steered global SaaS and CMS rollouts (Adobe Experience Cloud/AEM). Improved delivery focus, stakeholder alignment, and cross-team collaboration; facilitated agile ceremonies and coached teams toward higher accountability.
Senior Project Manager & Scrum Master at Netcentric
July 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025
Senior Project Manager and Scrum Master delivering Adobe Experience Cloud solutions; led multi-disciplinary teams, defined roadmaps, improved workflows, and fostered accountable delivery; collaborated with vendors and stakeholders to meet business goals.
Freelance Digital Project Consultant at Various
July 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025
Remote/contract-based digital project consulting across multiple clients; refined delivery methods, established best practices, and led end-to-end delivery of Adobe Experience Cloud solutions. Implemented structured workflows, Jira/Confluence-based reporting, and cross-functional collaboration; supported cost optimization and consistent delivery to scope and budgets.
Senior Project Manager & Scrum Master at Cognizant
January 1, 2025 - Present
Senior Project Manager & Scrum Master delivering digital transformation programs, leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets and timelines, and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Independent Consultant / Founder at Self-employed / Independent Consulting
January 1, 2025 - Present
Client-facing, B2B digital transformation and e-commerce consulting. Built brand assets, launched product lines, designed and launched WordPress-based e-commerce sites, and provided end-to-end project leadership, strategy, and vendor coordination.
Senior Digital Project Manager at Machinas Digital Development S.L
November 1, 2021 - February 1, 2024
Managed end-to-end digital commerce and marketing campaigns for global B2B and B2C clients. Increased B2B e-commerce sales by 20% through strategic promotions, CRM initiatives, and journey optimization. Coordinated marketing, UX, creative, copywriting, and translation teams across regions and time zones. Analyzed customer behavior and performance data with Google Analytics to identify UX friction points and improve conversions. Served as primary client liaison, translating business objectives into clear delivery plans, timelines, and success metrics. Identified delivery risks and resource constraints and implemented mitigation plans to maintain momentum.
Senior Digital Project Manager at Nextence
November 1, 2021 - February 1, 2024
Led global SaaS and CMS migrations and rollouts (Adobe Experience Cloud solutions). Ensured delivery schedules, stakeholder alignment, and coordinated team execution. Achieved 30% cost savings on a greenfield project by refining delivery methods and establishing best-practice implementations. Standardized project visibility and synchronized cross-functional workstreams using Jira and Confluence. Coached Agile teams on Scrum adoption and managed budgets, resourcing, and milestones. Liaised with marketing, UX, creative, copywriting, and translation teams across regions and time zones.
Independent Consultant / Founder at Self-employed
January 1, 2025 - Present
Client-facing work delivering end-to-end digital transformation and strategic delivery; conceptual development through execution, Creative Director, Project Manager, and Strategist services.
Senior Project Manager & Scrum Master at Cognizant Next Centric (Adobe Experience Cloud migration specialist)
November 1, 2021 - February 1, 2024
Led global SaaS and CMS migrations (Adobe AEM), ensured delivery schedules and stakeholder alignment; coached Agile teams; delivered 30% cost savings on a greenfield project; standardized visibility and asynchronous workflows using Jira & Confluence; introduced structured intake, sprint planning and reporting across multiple work streams; managed budgets, resourcing, and milestones.
Senior Digital Project Manager at Machinas Digital Development S.L.
November 1, 2021 - February 1, 2024
Specializing in digital commerce (Salesforce certified). End-to-end digital commerce and marketing campaigns for global B2B and B2C clients; increased B2B e-commerce sales by 20% through promotions, CRM initiatives, and journey optimization; coordinated marketing, UX, creative, copywriting, and translation across regions; analyzed customer behavior with Google Analytics and improved conversion; primary client liaison translating business objectives into delivery plans; identified delivery risks and implemented mitigations; balanced team capacity and dependencies for high-pressure environments.
Senior Project Manager & Scrum Master at Cognizant / Adobe Experience Cloud Solutions
November 1, 2021 - February 1, 2024
Led global SaaS and CMS migrations and rollouts (Adobe AEM), ensuring delivery schedules, stakeholder alignment, and coordinated team execution. Delivered measurable cost savings and established best-practice delivery standards. Standardized project visibility and synchronous workflows using Jira and Confluence; coached Agile teams on Scrum adoption and continuous improvement; managed budgets, resourcing, and milestones to meet scope and financial targets.
Senior Digital Project Manager at Machines Digital Development S.L.
November 1, 2021 - February 1, 2024
Managed end-to-end digital commerce and marketing campaigns for global B2B and B2C clients. Increased B2B e-commerce sales by 20% through strategic promotions, CRM initiatives, and journey optimization. Coordinated marketing, UX, creative, copywriting, and translation across regions and time zones. Analyzed customer behavior with Google Analytics to identify UX friction points and improve conversions; translated business objectives into clear delivery plans and success metrics; proactively identified delivery risks and resource constraints to maintain momentum across complex workstreams.
Business & Events Coordinator at BC Scotland
April 1, 2008 - September 1, 2014
Delivered 50+ live events, managing logistics, supplier negotiations, and budgets. Supported nationwide broadcast TV and radio productions through coordination with production and technical teams. Managed artist liaison, travel coordination, and audience operations, ensuring seamless delivery and high-quality event execution.
Independent Consultant / Founder at Client-facing work
January 1, 2025 - Present
Independent consultant and founder delivering client-facing, end-to-end digital and events work. Built and led multi-disciplinary teams, established delivery processes, and produced clear documentation and status updates to keep stakeholders aligned. Developed new business lines and brand assets, coaching clients through Agile and project management practices.

Education

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Qualifications

Salesforce Certified
January 11, 2030 - January 12, 2026
Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) knowledge
January 11, 2030 - January 12, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Retail