Johoroth Sheikh

A strategic Consultant with over 15 years of experience leading complex, multi-million pound business change and transformation programmes across the NHS, financial services, and not-for-profit sectors. Proven ability to define programme outcomes, build robust investment cases, and manage end-to-end delivery through structured governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. Expert in aligning cross-functional teams, managing suppliers, and unblocking issues to deliver on time and within budget.

A strong leader focused on quality assurance and continuous improvement.

Consultant at NHS - Transformation Partners in Health and Care (2018-05 – Present)

Led the end-to-end delivery of multiple, complex transformation programmes for NHS Trusts and national bodies, defining clear strategic outcomes and establishing robust governance frameworks.

• Directed the trust-wide rollout and adoption of a new PMO software system at Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust, customising functionality and upskilling teams to ensure sustainable change and improved delivery oversight.
• Mobilised the Transformation PMO at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, establishing the delivery roadmap, reporting frameworks, and quality assurance mechanisms to support a £multi-million change portfolio.
• Evaluated a five-year national programme for NHS England, producing strategic recommendations on future investment and commissioning to ensure long-term sustainability and value for money.
• Managed senior stakeholders up to Board level to align programme deliverables with strategic priorities, navigating shifting requirements and making critical trade-off decisions.

Data Analyst at NHS - NEL CSU (2016-10 – 2018-05)

• Managed and reconciled a national NHS Claims database, overseeing financial activity and ensuring data integrity for a multi-million-pound portfolio.
• Analysed large datasets to identify efficiency savings and support evidence-based decision-making for commissioners, contributing to significant cost reductions.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams including Finance, Contracting, and Medicines Management to deliver analytical projects and improve processes.

Project Manager at Capita Asset Services (2015-11 – 2016-07)

• Managed the end-to-end transition of fund management valued at £86 million, including data migration, legal documentation, and supplier management.
• Controlled project finances, negotiating transfer fees and licensing costs with external asset management firms to remain within budget.
• Led cross-functional operational teams through dress rehearsals and go-live, ensuring a smooth transition to Business-As-Usual.

Community Affairs Manager at Goldman Sachs (2014-12 – 2015-08)

Managed a $500,000 regional budget; shortlisted and approved charity grant applications. Coordinated payments with global teams in New York and Bangalore, ensuring timely remittance and adherence to currency cut-offs. Handled payment administration including coding, approvals, and compliance. Contributed to UAT and production testing for grant review and volunteering platforms. Collated employee participation and impact data for internal and external reporting.

Trained Lead

Champions and built strong relationships with new and long-standing external partners.

Community Affairs Manager at Goldman Sachs (2014-12 – 2015-08)

• Directed EMEA delivery of Citi's 'Global Community Day'
• Reported directly to the EMEA Regional CEO and senior business heads, providing analysis and insights to inform global strategy.
• Managed spend of £50,000; invoice preparation, processing of grants and professional fees.
• Delivered 113 projects engaging 20 community organisations; skills-based and practical activities including logistical planning (content management of Volunteer Management System, team briefings, invoicing)
• Senior stakeholder management; EMEA Regional CEO and Heads of Corporate Investment Bank, HR, Consumer Bank and Global Markets to deliver large scale projects engaging 100 employees per project
• Fed regional reporting and analysis into global figures of 74,000 participants in 93 countries

BA Honours in Sociology – The University of Sheffield