I am Sumera Naaz, a Senior Programme Director and Transformation Consultant with 15+ years of experience leading high-impact programmes across housing, health, education, community development, and social impact sectors. I specialise in organisation-wide transformation, managing multi-million-pound portfolios, digital modernisation, workforce development, and systems redesign. I blend strategic leadership with trauma-informed practice, cultural intelligence, and operational excellence to create resilient, inclusive systems. I currently lead transformation programmes for Platform Housing Group and founded Integrate Hope CIC, delivering trauma-informed programmes and training across youth, women’s empowerment, safeguarding, and mental health.

Sumera Naaz

I am Sumera Naaz, a Senior Programme Director and Transformation Consultant with 15+ years of experience leading high-impact programmes across housing, health, education, community development, and social impact sectors. I specialise in organisation-wide transformation, managing multi-million-pound portfolios, digital modernisation, workforce development, and systems redesign. I blend strategic leadership with trauma-informed practice, cultural intelligence, and operational excellence to create resilient, inclusive systems. I currently lead transformation programmes for Platform Housing Group and founded Integrate Hope CIC, delivering trauma-informed programmes and training across youth, women’s empowerment, safeguarding, and mental health.

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I am Sumera Naaz, a Senior Programme Director and Transformation Consultant with 15+ years of experience leading high-impact programmes across housing, health, education, community development, and social impact sectors. I specialise in organisation-wide transformation, managing multi-million-pound portfolios, digital modernisation, workforce development, and systems redesign.

I blend strategic leadership with trauma-informed practice, cultural intelligence, and operational excellence to create resilient, inclusive systems. I currently lead transformation programmes for Platform Housing Group and founded Integrate Hope CIC, delivering trauma-informed programmes and training across youth, women’s empowerment, safeguarding, and mental health.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Project Manager / Transformation Lead at Platform Housing Group
January 1, 2024 - Present
Leading high-value transformation programmes across digital infrastructure, building safety, and operational modernisation within a large UK housing association.
Programme Director at Make More
January 1, 2024 - Present
Lead regional economic empowerment and workforce development initiatives centred on career growth, entrepreneurship, and skill enhancement.
Senior Project Manager at South & City College, Birmingham, UK
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Oversee major transformation work streams including End of Life & Palliative Care digital initiatives and HR/dashboard related programmes.
Digital Programme Lead at South & City College, Birmingham, UK
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Led digital delivery for End of Life & Palliative Care (2022–2023) and related care programmes.
Strategic HR Programme Manager at South & City College, Birmingham, UK
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Directed strategic HR programmes across the college (2018–2022).
Founder & CEO at Integrate Hope CIC
January 1, 2024 - Present
Founded a high-growth social impact organisation delivering trauma-informed programmes in youth, women’s empowerment, safeguarding, and mental health; secured multi-stream funding and built a portfolio of six-figure, multi-year bids.

Education

Level 8 Diploma – Strategic Leadership & Direction (Doctoral-level) at CMI
January 1, 2023 - February 12, 2026
MSc Human Resource Management at Aston University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
BA Business Management & Human Resources at Coventry University
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026

Qualifications

Leading for Results – Executive Leadership Programme
January 1, 2026 - February 12, 2026
Trauma-Informed Practice – Intensive Edition
January 1, 2026 - February 12, 2026
Trauma-Informed Supervision & Peer Support Supervision
January 1, 2026 - February 12, 2026
Cultural Awareness in Safeguarding
January 1, 2026 - February 12, 2026
PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner – PeopleCert
January 1, 2024 - February 12, 2026
PRINCE2 Foundation – PeopleCert
January 1, 2022 - February 12, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction