Hello! I’m Ryan Shearsmith, an APM Project Manager with 6+ years delivering complex programs across e-commerce, creative, technology, automotive, and financial services for global clients. I excel at turning strategy into actionable plans, guiding cross-functional teams, and consistently achieving measurable outcomes. Highlights include leading multiple workstreams on HSBC programs worth millions, delivering ISO‑compliant websites in 8+ languages, and driving operational excellence with automation that cuts manual work, speeds delivery, and improves quality. I thrive in fast-paced environments and value team growth, collaboration, and customer success.…

Ryan Shearsmith

Hello! I’m Ryan Shearsmith, an APM Project Manager with 6+ years delivering complex programs across e-commerce, creative, technology, automotive, and financial services for global clients. I excel at turning strategy into actionable plans, guiding cross-functional teams, and consistently achieving measurable outcomes. Highlights include leading multiple workstreams on HSBC programs worth millions, delivering ISO‑compliant websites in 8+ languages, and driving operational excellence with automation that cuts manual work, speeds delivery, and improves quality. I thrive in fast-paced environments and value team growth, collaboration, and customer success.…

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Hello! I’m Ryan Shearsmith, an APM Project Manager with 6+ years delivering complex programs across e-commerce, creative, technology, automotive, and financial services for global clients. I excel at turning strategy into actionable plans, guiding cross-functional teams, and consistently achieving measurable outcomes.

Highlights include leading multiple workstreams on HSBC programs worth millions, delivering ISO‑compliant websites in 8+ languages, and driving operational excellence with automation that cuts manual work, speeds delivery, and improves quality. I thrive in fast-paced environments and value team growth, collaboration, and customer success.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Implementations Project Manager at Equiniti Ltd (EQ)
November 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Delivered technology projects, migrations, and implementations for HSBC programs; chaired Steering Committees and Working Groups; improved client satisfaction, reduced manual effort, and set a new delivery speed record; led API improvements and regulatory compliance initiatives; mentored a PMO and drove agile ceremonies.
M&A & Operations Project Manager at Kairos Group (KG)
March 1, 2022 - October 31, 2022
Built end-to-end M&A capability from scratch, defined risk profiles, due diligence, governance, and integration strategies; unified Horizon's operations and improved alignment scores to enable efficient operations within risk appetite.
Advanced Apprentice & Project Manager at The Hut Group (THG)
November 1, 2019 - March 31, 2022
Led 200+ stakeholders through a $500M acquisition; rebuilt the website for performance, SEO, UX, security, and accessibility with zero downtime; managed 5+ workstreams delivering 50+ ISO-compliant websites in 8+ languages; generated $37M+ revenue with 40% YoY growth; introduced scalable, automated processes that cut manual effort by 34%, increased delivery speed by 200%, and improved quality by 58%.
High Voltage Fitter at Morrison Utility Services
May 1, 2017 - April 30, 2019
Maintained and supported high-voltage electrical infrastructure; supported project managers across operational maintenance and safety compliance.
Advanced Electrical Apprentice at Coal Production Ltd
December 1, 2015 - May 31, 2017
Gained electrical apprenticeship experience in industrial settings; supported project missions and safety compliance.
Electrical Student at Humberside Engineering Training Association
September 1, 2014 - August 31, 2015
Fundamental electrical training and hands-on safety and operation experience.

Education

Project Management Qualification (PMQ) Diploma (UK: Level 7 SCQF) at Association for Project Management | Manchester (UK)
March 1, 2018 - March 31, 2021
Associate Project Manager Diploma (UK: Level 4) at Institute of Apprenticeships & Technical Education | Manchester (UK)
July 1, 2018 - July 31, 2021
Mental Health First Aider at Mental Health First Aid England | Manchester (UK)
December 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Emergency First Aid (UK: Level 3) at Nuco Training Ltd | Manchester (UK)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Engineering Maintenance Technology Diploma (UK: Level 3) at Excellence, Achievement, and Learning (EAL) | Nottingham (UK)
October 1, 2013 - October 31, 2015
Employment Rights & Responsibilities Certificate (UK: Level 2) at Excellence, Achievement, and Learning (EAL) | Nottingham (UK)
August 1, 2013 - August 31, 2015
Performing Engineering Operations Certificate (UK: Level 2 NVQ) at Excellence, Achievement, and Learning (EAL) | Nottingham (UK)
August 1, 2013 - August 31, 2015
Principles of Cyber Security Certificate (UK: Level 2) at Northern Council for Further Education (NCFE) | Cleethorpes (UK)
February 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

Qualifications

Project Management Qualification (PMQ) Diploma (UK Level 7)
March 1, 2018 - March 31, 2021
Associate Project Manager Diploma (UK Level 4)
July 1, 2018 - July 31, 2021
Mental Health First Aider
December 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Emergency First Aid (UK Level 3)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Engineering Maintenance Technology Diploma (UK Level 3)
October 1, 2013 - October 31, 2015
Employment Rights & Responsibilities Certificate (UK Level 2)
August 1, 2013 - August 31, 2015
Performing Engineering Operations Certificate (UK Level 2 NVQ)
August 1, 2013 - August 31, 2015
Principles of Cyber Security Certificate (UK Level 2)
February 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

Industry Experience

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

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