I’m Louise Wrigley, a strategic, commercially focused technology delivery leader with 15+ years of experience guiding complex portfolios, programmes, and projects in large, multi-stakeholder environments. I partner with executive leaders, enterprise stakeholders, global teams, and vendors to prioritise work and deliver measurable outcomes, balancing bold ambition with practical execution. I’m known for navigating high-pressure environments with a can-do mindset, clear customer focus, and a track record of delivering value across diverse domains, from telecommunications and software to digital engineering and data services.

Louise Wrigley (Shrimpton)

I’m Louise Wrigley, a strategic, commercially focused technology delivery leader with 15+ years of experience guiding complex portfolios, programmes, and projects in large, multi-stakeholder environments. I partner with executive leaders, enterprise stakeholders, global teams, and vendors to prioritise work and deliver measurable outcomes, balancing bold ambition with practical execution. I’m known for navigating high-pressure environments with a can-do mindset, clear customer focus, and a track record of delivering value across diverse domains, from telecommunications and software to digital engineering and data services.

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I’m Louise Wrigley, a strategic, commercially focused technology delivery leader with 15+ years of experience guiding complex portfolios, programmes, and projects in large, multi-stakeholder environments. I partner with executive leaders, enterprise stakeholders, global teams, and vendors to prioritise work and deliver measurable outcomes, balancing bold ambition with practical execution.

I’m known for navigating high-pressure environments with a can-do mindset, clear customer focus, and a track record of delivering value across diverse domains, from telecommunications and software to digital engineering and data services.

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Work Experience

Portfolio Manager at Datacom
June 1, 2025 - Present
Led a team of delivery professionals in Digital Engineering, Data and Consulting Service lines, providing leadership from pre-sales through delivery and into go-live and close. Implemented robust governance, portfolio performance reporting, risk management and benefits tracking, ensuring alignment with DataCom’s strategic goals and client requirements. Drove continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration across public and private sector engagements.
Programme Manager at Enable Networks
June 1, 2023 - June 1, 2025
Led a transformational programme to migrate the network from Huawei to Nokia and Cisco, replacing hardware across the network and OSS. Executed a large process and structural change, established governance, risk management, and milestones to minimise disruption, and supported a 24x7 99.9% uptime objective. Negotiated with global vendors and led the rollout of the new network management system while enhancing GIS usage for network activity insights.
Customer Delivery Director at Practiv NZ
March 1, 2021 - June 1, 2023
Accountable for customer relationships, profitability and growth opportunities; managed resource planning and risk registers; developed and maintained ongoing client partnerships and led project delivery teams. Drove sales impact and delivered SaaS/cloud migration initiatives, achieving 120% revenue growth in 18 months and maintaining zero staff resignations during the 2022 ‘Great Resignation’ period.
Senior Project Manager at Chorus
January 1, 2017 - November 1, 2020
Led two transformational programmes addressing fixed wireless and automation/system consolidation for the largest revenue stream product (New Property development). Shaped governance, business case, and resourcing; ran executive governance and managed programme-wide funding, changes, interdependencies, and risks. Successfully led Chorus rebranding within a constrained budget, and transitioned to SAFe Agile Delivery practices, acting as Scrum Master for multiple squads.
Senior Project Manager at Vodafone
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Shaped concepts, created Business Case and led multi-disciplinary project teams from Solution Design to Launch and Warranty. Maintained and updated project plans, financials, change requests and risks. Key member of Product Portfolio delivery across Fixed Line, Mobile Enterprise and Consumer segments.
Project Manager at Transplant Connect
November 1, 2006 - February 1, 2009
Led projects from inception through delivery, capturing requirements, documenting, and communicating with development teams. Oversaw testing, deployments, and ongoing maintenance, coordinating client training and post-launch support for healthcare IT solutions.
Project Manager at Mainstream Inc
April 1, 2005 - October 1, 2006
Developed detailed project plans, led cross-functional meetings, and defined project scope. Managed integration and customization across multiple software systems and lifecycle activities, maintaining strong client relationships throughout.
Java Developer/Project Manager at Practiv
November 1, 2003 - March 1, 2005
Developed a solid technical foundation as a developer and then led projects on an e-commerce site for a major UK financial services client. Gathered requirements, created specifications, designed and tested, and managed the lifecycle to ensure delivery.
Software Engineer at Creative Business Systems
November 1, 2002 - November 1, 2003
Led technical development of a new product using Microsoft Visual C++ with a Visual Basic GUI; managed the full software development lifecycle from planning through maintenance.
Restaurant Manager at Sydney, Australia
December 1, 1997 - January 1, 2001
Managed 45–50 employees; led the operation to top performance in its area for food and labour costs; awarded Manager of the Year in 1999.

Education

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Qualifications

Bachelor of Science (First Class Honours) in Computer Science and Information Systems
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Telecommunications, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other

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