Fiona Spencer CBE
Advisory Director, Government Projects Academy, National Infrastructure & Service Transformation Authority (NISTA)
Fiona currently plays an advisory role within the Government Projects Academy, part of the Infrastructure of Projects Authority (IPA), following three years as Head of the Government Project Delivery Profession, leading work on developing project delivery standards and capability across the UK Government.
She was previously Chief Portfolio Officer for the Home Office, leading work on strategic investment, overseeing delivery of the departmental project portfolio, and building skills and capability as departmental head of profession for project delivery.
Over her career, Fiona has led a range of major government projects in technology, shared service development and business transformation in the home affairs, criminal justice and mental health arenas.
Fiona graduated from the UK government's Major Projects Leadership Academy in 2014 and is accredited to mastery level under the government accreditation scheme for project delivery professionals. A Fellow of the Association for Project Management, she is currently completing a part-time M.Phil on project transition with the University of Manchester.
She was previously Chief Portfolio Officer for the Home Office, leading work on strategic investment, overseeing delivery of the departmental project portfolio, and building skills and capability as departmental head of profession for project delivery.
Over her career, Fiona has led a range of major government projects in technology, shared service development and business transformation in the home affairs, criminal justice and mental health arenas.
Fiona graduated from the UK government's Major Projects Leadership Academy in 2014 and is accredited to mastery level under the government accreditation scheme for project delivery professionals. A Fellow of the Association for Project Management, she is currently completing a part-time M.Phil on project transition with the University of Manchester.