MSc in Major Programme Management scholarships and awards profiles

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Our MSc in Major Programme Management scholars and awardees have received funding in recognition of their past successes (both academic and professional). The profiles provide a brief taster of their diverse experiences to date and their plans. 

2024-26 class

Justan Clark

MSc in Major Programme Management Director's Award
Programme Director, Transpower NZ
New Zealand

Justan leads the development and execution of Transpower's major work programme, ensuring the nation's electrical transmission capacity meets the demands of New Zealand's journey towards net zero. Justan has over two decades of experience in the industry, holding a number of diverse roles.

Judith Miller

MSc in Major Programme Management Scholarship for Women
Project Manager - Transformation HUB
Canada

Judith exemplifies resilience and excellence. She earned an undergraduate honours degree while playing collegiate soccer and served as Student President during her postgraduate studies. Previously leading global projects at Baker Tilly, she holds a PMP certification. Her journey is inspirational.

Jessica Prestley

MSc in Major Programme Management Scholarship for Women
Technical Leader, U.S. Department of Defense

United States

With over a decade in the U.S. Government, Jessica Prestley excels as an experienced Program Leader. A proven innovator, she thrives on tackling complex challenges, identifying opportunities, and implementing impactful solutions. She is eager to learn from global peers at Oxford.

Liudmyla Slobodianiuk

MSc in Major Programme Management Director's Award
CCO Ecojet Airlines
Ukraine

With 22 years of experience and currently serving as CCO at Ecojet Airlines, Liudmyla is dedicated to developing hydrogen aviation and implementing sustainable transport projects in the UK and Ukraine. As a mentor for women in aviation and author of own Negotiation course, she has tutored 1,650 managers.

2023-25 class

Divyalakshmi Chelluri

MSc in Major Programme Management Director's Award
Project Manager, Mace Consult Limited
India

Divya’s experience ranges from a bridge in rural India to a transport hub in central London, in different roles. She hopes to use her learning from this programme, along with her diverse experience, to drive collaboration with a focus on outcomes to deliver major programmes.

Albert Chetsanga

MSc in Major Programme Management Director's Award
Programme Director (Acting), Coega Development Corporation 
Zimbabwe

Albert has 20 years of diversified and multi-layered experience in project management. He has a passion for continual improvement, delivering tangible impact. The scholarship offers a privileged opportunity to be part of a global cohort, sharing learnings on implementing mega and complex projects.

Gareth Dooley

MSc in Major Programme Management Director's Award
Deputy Programme Director, Ørsted
Ireland

 

With 16 years experience in the energy industry, Gareth Dooley is a Director at Ørsted. He has a Global MBA from Alliance Manchester Business School. He is passionate about working on renewable projects across the globe and hopes to create a greener future for the world.

Aušra Gustainiene

 

MSc in Major Programme Management Director's Award
Programme Manager for Digital Transformation, Girteka Group
Lithuania

Aušra is an IT executive and transformation leader with more than 20 years of diverse experience in the IT industry, big four consulting, global system implementations, and IT leadership with international experience driving changes in Fortune 500 organisations. She is also the Author of professional books, a lecturer and a mentor promoting women in IT.

Ed Hodnett

MSc in Major Programme Management Director's Award
Senior Project Manager - JT Global
United Kingdom

Having enjoyed a career in manufacturing engineering, transport, financial services and telecommunications, Ed brings a variety of experiences. In Oxford, he seeks to learn new and better methods and to apply and practise those with his cohort and his employer, to benefit Jersey and net zero mobility projects.

Shafqat Hussain

MSc in Major Programme Management Director's Award
Director PMO, Maven Projects LLP
Pakistan

As Director PMO, Shafqat takes pride in leading the construction management practice at Maven Projects LLP, Pakistan's only PMC employing the engineering, procurement and construction management delivery model. He is an ardent advocate for the integration of sustainability principles into building design and construction.

Adinda Preller

MSc in Major Programme Management Scholarship for Women
Business Development Manager, Phelan Green Energy
South Africa

Adinda, an energy professional with 15 years' experience, is passionate about implementing sustainable energy transition programmes in Southern Africa. She is excited for the opportunity to study at Oxford, as it provides an unparalleled learning environment and a global platform for collaboration.

Ivan Sulev

MSc in Major Programme Management Director's Award
Director of Business Development, Circeular Partners Ltd
North Macedonia

 

Ivan seamlessly merges strategy and technology, elevating value via holistic user-business-tech experiences. His brilliance shines in collaborative HORIZON 2020/Europe, INTERREG, EIT projects: reshaping energy markets, crafting immersive experiences, sustainable mobility, smart art and climate adaptation.

Muzaffar Uddin

MSc in Major Programme Management Director's Award
Lead Consultant at Ultrapoor Graduation Initiative (UPGI), BRAC International
Pakistan

Muzaffar holds business degrees from UK and Pakistan. He led development organisations like BRAC and Aga Khan Rural Support Programme with a primary focus on poverty reduction in Pakistan. He envisions that an Oxford experience will enrich his programme management proficiency and a chance to share his experience in development.

Scholarships and funding

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