Nicola Rooney (Nicola Burns)

Program Manager

Newcastle, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom20 yrs experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in driving data-driven solutions and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Proven track record in business intelligence and program management.
  • Strong foundation in finance and operational efficiency.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Software and Financial Services expert with a strong focus on Business Intelligence.

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Skills

Core Skills

Program ManagementStakeholder ManagementBusiness Intelligence (bi)Data Analysis & ReportingFinancial Services & Banking

Other Skills

JiraData Security & GovernanceRisk ManagementCross-team CollaborationSales OperationsCross-functional Team LeadershipStrategic PlanningIT Project & Program ManagementBusiness Process ImprovementAsanaData Migration & TransformationMicrosoft Power BITableauBusiness Intelligence ToolsMicrosoft Excel

About

Senior Program Manager with expertise in Business Intelligence, Sales Operations, and Finance. Currently leading Global Programs in the Software industry, I specialize in delivering data-driven solutions and fostering cross-functional collaboration. My foundation in Banking and Accounting equips me with a unique perspective on financial performance and operational efficiency.

Experience

20 yrs
Total Experience
4 yrs
Average Tenure
3 yrs 9 mos
Current Experience

Confluent

2 roles

Senior Program Manager

Promoted

Feb 2024Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • As a Senior Program Manager on Confluent’s Partner & Innovation Ecosystem team, I lead high-impact programs that drive growth through strategic partnerships and joint innovation initiatives. I work cross-functionally to deliver scalable solutions that help customers unlock the full potential of real-time data streaming.
  • What I focus on:
  • Driving end-to-end execution of ecosystem and partner programs
  • Collaborating with product, engineering, marketing, and sales to deliver joint solutions
  • Accelerating go-to-market readiness for strategic technology and cloud partners
  • Building scalable processes for partner onboarding and engagement
  • Supporting innovation initiatives that differentiate Confluent in the market
JiraStakeholder ManagementData Security & GovernanceProgram ManagementRisk ManagementCross-team Collaboration+7

Program Manager

Aug 2022Jun 2024 · 1 yr 10 mos

JiraStakeholder ManagementData Security & GovernanceProgram ManagementRisk ManagementCross-team Collaboration+7

Servicesource

2 roles

Senior Program Manager

Promoted

Sep 2021Aug 2022 · 11 mos · Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

  • Throughout my time at ServiceSource, I played a key role in driving digitization and business intelligence initiatives across global regions including EMEA, NALA, and APJ. In both analyst and program management capacities, I focused on enabling scalable, secure, and data-driven solutions that supported the organization’s transformation and growth.
  • Highlights from my experience include:
  • Leading digitization projects across global operations, ensuring alignment between business goals and technical execution
  • Partnering with Data Engineering to migrate legacy systems to robust, modern data platforms
  • Championing data security by collaborating with InfoSec to automate access controls and integrate security into BI workflows
  • Supporting BI teams with advanced reporting solutions in Tableau and Power BI, while overseeing the transition to more scalable platforms
  • Collaborating with IT to ensure infrastructure and tools met the evolving needs of the BI function and broader business units
  • This work laid the foundation for my transition into senior program management roles where I continue to deliver strategic, cross-functional data initiatives.
Stakeholder ManagementData Security & GovernanceProgram ManagementRisk ManagementData Migration & TransformationMicrosoft Power BI+9

Senior Business Intelligence Analyst

Oct 2014Sep 2021 · 6 yrs 11 mos · Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

  • In my earlier roles at ServiceSource, I supported global sales operations and enablement teams by delivering accurate, actionable insights that helped drive productivity and efficiency across sales centers in Nashville, Denver, Dublin, Liverpool, Singapore, and Japan. My work focused on building and maintaining the foundational systems, reports, and processes that enabled effective decision-making at scale.
  • Key contributions include:
  • Administering and analyzing sales operations metrics to support global inside sales and enablement functions
  • Participating in operational planning and forecasting to align sales goals with business strategy
  • Developing and maintaining core reporting tools to track performance and drive accountability
  • Managing opportunity and bookings data in centralized systems to ensure data integrity and accuracy
  • Supporting the creation of tools and dashboards to streamline operational planning and forecasting processes
  • This experience provided me with a strong grounding in data-driven operations and set the stage for my growth into more strategic business intelligence and program management roles.
Stakeholder ManagementData Migration & TransformationBusiness Intelligence ToolsMicrosoft Power BICross-team CollaborationSales Operations+3

Lloyds banking group

2 roles

Insight and Reporting Analyst

Promoted

Oct 2012Oct 2014 · 2 yrs · Chester, England, United Kingdom

  • I specialized in business performance reporting and operational analytics within the financial services and claims management space. I was responsible for delivering accurate, timely reports that informed daily decision-making across multiple sites, brands, and products.
  • Key responsibilities included:
  • Producing daily performance reports to track business activity across a range of services and locations
  • Reporting on Claims Management Company (CMC) metrics, with a focus on how CMC ratios influenced broader performance in the PPI area
  • Collaborating with Audit teams to ensure reporting procedures were compliant, robust, and audit-ready
  • Managing and delivering ad-hoc reports with precision and speed to support a range of business needs
  • This foundation in reporting accuracy, stakeholder collaboration, and data storytelling laid the groundwork for my growth into more strategic roles in business intelligence and program management.
Stakeholder ManagementData Migration & TransformationBusiness Intelligence ToolsFinancial Services & BankingBusiness Intelligence (BI)Data Analysis & Reporting

PPI Compliance Consultant

Mar 2012Oct 2012 · 7 mos · Chester, England, United Kingdom

  • I was responsible for handling complex customer complaints with a focus on fair outcomes, regulatory compliance, and operational consistency. This position required both analytical judgment and strong attention to detail to assess cases thoroughly and equitably.
  • Key responsibilities included:
  • Gathering and reviewing all relevant case documentation, including customer communications, product literature, and transaction histories
  • Assessing complaints holistically and, where possible, engaging directly with customers to clarify concerns
  • Making balanced decisions that considered the interests of the customer, the bank, and regulatory expectations (e.g., FOS guidelines)
  • Calculating redress accurately and in accordance with policy and regulatory standards
  • Conducting peer reviews to ensure consistency, fairness, and quality across team decisions
  • This role sharpened my analytical thinking, regulatory awareness, and customer-first mindset—skills that continue to inform my work in program and data management roles.
Stakeholder ManagementFinancial Services & Banking

Bank of america

4 roles

Senior Incentive Admin Analyst, Compensation and Benefits, Human Resources

Jun 2011Dec 2011 · 6 mos · Chester Business Park, England, United Kingdom

  • Assisting in the implementation of a new department within the business, with the purpose of aligning with US reporting guidelines and banking requirements
Stakeholder ManagementFinancial Services & BankingBusiness Intelligence (BI)Data Analysis & Reporting

Operations Analyst, Contact Performance Optimisation (CPO)

Oct 2010Jun 2011 · 8 mos · Chester Business Park, England, United Kingdom

Stakeholder ManagementFinancial Services & BankingBusiness Intelligence (BI)Data Analysis & Reporting

MIS Reporting Analyst, Credit and Risk Strategy

Feb 2008Oct 2010 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Chester Business Park, England, United Kingdom

  • Producing short and long term Capacity Plans for Back Office functions and Monthly Incentive Calculations for over 200 associates
Stakeholder ManagementFinancial Services & BankingBusiness Intelligence (BI)Data Analysis & Reporting

Credit Analyst, Credit Acquisition

Feb 2007Feb 2008 · 1 yr · Chester Business Park, England, United Kingdom

  • Underwriting Credit Card applications, adhering to government and business lending guidelines
Stakeholder ManagementFinancial Services & Banking

Eurocamp

Courier in Charge

Jan 2005Jan 2006 · 1 yr · Maisons-Laffitte, Île-de-France, France

  • Site manager for a large holiday company responsible for up to 10 members of staff and 200 customers
Stakeholder ManagementFinancial Services & Banking

Education

Ulster University

BA Hons — Accounting

Assumption Grammar School

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