Paul Sprake.

Paul Sprake - PL Projects
Paul Sprake
Senior Planner

A technically skilled and adaptable PMO generalist, specialising in planning and controls, Paul has extensive expertise in project, programme, and change management. PRINCE2-certified, he has successfully led and supported projects across industries including Central Government, Defence, Financial Services, Retail, and global Blue-Chip Companies. With a strategic, research-driven approach, he excels in managing quality, cost, and performance controls.

As a Senior Principal Consultant at PL Projects Ltd, Paul has been instrumental in major transformation programmes. At Card Factory plc, they led the successful PPM tool implementation, enhancing project planning and resource management. He has also managed resource supply and demand, developed strategic transformation plans, and created dashboards to improve decision-making.

Previous roles include programme planning for Asda’s Future Programme, major Ministry of Defence projects, and large-scale financial and technological transformations at Nationwide Building Society and Capita. Paul has consistently introduced best practice, integrated project plans, and streamlined governance processes to achieve strategic goals.

An eloquent communicator and skilled leader, Paul is passionate about developing people, systems, and procedures to enhance service delivery. His expertise is reinforced by certifications in Primavera P6, APM Risk Management, and Lean Six Sigma, ensuring excellence in the planning and control discipline.