Kate Higgins

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About Kate Higgins

I am a skilled and experienced senior professional with over two decades in the telecommunications sector, where I have held various roles in commercial operations, business operations, project and change management. I have proven experience in leading complex national projects and initiatives with direct and virtual teams, creating a one team culture that promotes collaboration, trust, and mutual support among diverse stakeholders. I leverage my strong thought process and communication skills to guide and influence senior leaders and teams through challenging and ambiguous situations and excel at driving change initiatives through critical thinking and a proactive approach. I am a trusted advisor in the business, demonstrating a keen understanding of the intricacies and challenges involved in our work. I am passionate about delivering results and can drive positive outcomes and create lasting impact. I have a high level of business acumen, change management experience, commercial awareness, and strong problem-solving skills. I can simplify complex issues for non-technical audiences and work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders to deliver bespoke solutions. I am passionate about team engagement, culture, and diversity and inclusion. I thrive in fast paced and challenging business environments, and I am experienced in adapting to ever changing priorities. Certified Change Practitioner - PROCI® Certified Business Agility - ICAgile® Project Management - PMBOK® Project Risk Management - PMBOK® Communication Complex Program Solving Executive Reporting Operational & Commercial Governance Process Development and Simplification Stakeholder Management & Engagement