AMBIKESH SHARMA

Senior Project Manager | Programme Delivery | Digital Transformation

London, UK.

About

Highly accomplished Senior Project Manager with over 9 years of experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder programme delivery and digital transformation initiatives across public sector, international development, and digital product contexts. PRINCE2 certified, I excel at driving strategic growth, optimizing operations, and building high-impact partnerships to achieve measurable organizational objectives and foster innovation.

Work

Hounslow Wellbeing Network, NHS

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Operations Manager (incoming Associate Director)

London, England, UK

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Summary

Currently leading operations and strategic growth for a public sector network, driving digital transformation and stakeholder engagement.

Highlights

Built and deployed a custom CRM system from scratch, establishing it as the single source of truth for all partner and volunteer relationships after existing tools proved inadequate.

Expanded the network from approximately 50 to over 2,000 active members through strategic service redesign, partner coordination, and targeted outreach, increasing user engagement by 300%.

Integrated NHS clinical teams, Council commissioners, and voluntary sector partners into a cohesive delivery model, effectively managing multiple concurrent institutional relationships.

Orchestrates comprehensive resource planning and stakeholder governance across 10+ partner organizations, expanding the volunteer network by 150% through structured recruitment and onboarding.

Save Missing Girls

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Head of Communications

Delhi, Delhi, India

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Summary

Directed communication strategies and partnerships for a non-profit, significantly increasing digital engagement and outreach.

Highlights

Forged 13 strategic partnerships, from initial outreach to signed collaboration, significantly expanding the organization's reach and impact.

Managed 10 campaigns and amplified digital engagement by 450% with a lean, distributed team, demonstrating efficient resource utilization and strategic communication.

Barcelona City Council

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Policy Consultant

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

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Summary

Developed and implemented a critical governance tool for urban strategy, enhancing stakeholder engagement and project delivery.

Highlights

Developed and delivered a governance tool mapping 400+ stakeholder institutions for the city's 2030 strategy, enhancing strategic planning and alignment.

Managed complex client relationships and iterative deliverables within a multilingual context, ensuring effective communication and project completion.

Tapas Foundation

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Strategic Programme Lead

Delhi, Delhi, India

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Summary

Directed large-scale national programmes with full financial and operational accountability, impacting diverse communities through strategic initiatives.

Highlights

Managed over £400,000 in programme budgets across 50+ national campaigns, demonstrating full accountability for spend, forecasting, and outcomes reporting.

Oversaw a partner network of 1,500+ institutions across education, livelihoods, and civic engagement sectors, maintaining stringent governance standards and ensuring delivery quality at scale.

Coordinated cross-functional teams and multiple delivery workstreams simultaneously, reaching over 500,000 people through workshops and multi-channel campaigns.

UNDP Accelerator Lab India

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Communications Consultant

Delhi, Delhi, India

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Summary

Spearheaded the development of a robust communications and partner ecosystem for a global development lab, reaching millions of users.

Highlights

Established and scaled the Lab's communications and partner ecosystem from inception, coordinating delivery across 150+ government, academic, and civil society partners.

Originated and project-managed a 15-language digital product, reaching over 10 million users globally, overseeing the entire delivery lifecycle from brief to launch.

Directed 10 simultaneous campaigns, meticulously tracking milestones and dependencies, and reported directly to senior UNDP leadership, including the global Administrator.

You're Wonderful Project (Youth Mental Health NGO)

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Founder & CEO

Delhi, Delhi, India

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Summary

Founded and scaled a youth mental health NGO, demonstrating entrepreneurial leadership, strategic planning, and operational execution.

Highlights

Conceptualized, launched, and scaled a youth mental health NGO, reaching over 50,000 people and mobilizing 2,000+ volunteers over 7 years.

Secured 300+ institutional collaborations, establishing a broad network of support and resources for the organization's mission.

Built foundational governance, HR, and finance functions from the ground up, ensuring operational stability and strategic growth.

Led the organization through all phases of development, demonstrating comprehensive strategic planning, stakeholder management, and operational execution.

WWF-India

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Senior Communications Officer

Delhi, Delhi, India

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Summary

Led fundraising and digital engagement initiatives for a leading conservation organization, securing significant financial support and fostering partnerships.

Highlights

Raised over £900,000 in conservation funding through targeted proposals, proactive donor relationship management, and impactful digital campaigns.

Cultivated and managed relationships across 20+ major institutional partners, fostering collaborative efforts and securing resources for conservation initiatives.

Education

University College London (UCL)

London, England, UK
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MPA Innovation & Public Policy

University of Delhi

Delhi, Delhi, India
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BA (Hons) English Language & Literature

Awards

Delhi Youth Award for Literature

Delhi Youth Organization

Recognized for literary achievements and contributions to youth development in Delhi.

Publications

Co-authored chapter in Elsevier's Encyclopedia of Agriculture and Food Systems (3rd ed.)

Elsevier

Contributed to a comprehensive reference work on agriculture and food systems.

Peer-reviewed publications on mental health and peer support models

Various Academic Journals

Authored and co-authored research articles on critical topics in mental health and peer support.

Languages

English

Certificates

PRINCE2 Project Management

AXELOS

Becoming a Product Manager

Online Course Provider

Permaculture Design

Online Course Provider

Moral Foundations of Politics

Online Course Provider

Skills

Project & Programme Management

Project & Programme Management (PRINCE2), End-to-end lifecycle management, Workstream coordination, Governance, Risk and issue management, Resource planning, Budget Management (£400K+), Service Reviews & QBRs, Digital Transformation.

Stakeholder & Client Engagement

Senior client relationships, CXO/Government/Multilateral engagement, Stakeholder & Client Management, Cross-functional Team Leadership.

Tools & Technologies

MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Google Analytics, Miro, Notion, CRM build and ownership.

Communications & Strategy

Strategic Planning, Communications, Outreach, Digital Campaigns, Grant Acquisition, Donor Relationship Management.