Ruth Phillips

Ruth Phillips

Head of Training Delivery

Ruth Phillips is an award-winning project and programme management professional with over 25 years of experience in leading strategic change initiatives. As the Head of Training Delivery at Parallel since 2024, Ruth excels in facilitating, training, and coaching with a collaborative leadership style. Her extensive experience across public, private, and third sectors enables her to translate client needs into innovative, high-quality solutions.

Courses Ruth Delivers

  • APM Project Fundamentals Qualification
  • APM Project Management Qualification
  • Parallel's Project Management in Practice

Notable Projects:

  • Volvo Logistics (UK): Managed the PMO governing European logistics flow initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • FGI Limited: Developed and implemented a strategy to transition FGI into an accredited training organization, managing a team of consultants and overseeing quality assurance for training delivery.
  • The Project Hub Limited: Directed key strategic projects, including the development of a bespoke competency framework for BAE Systems IT PMO and training delivery for a national aviation authority.

Education and Professional Qualifications:

  • BA (Hons) in Classics from Durham University.
  • Certified in PRINCE2® Professional, Practitioner, and Trainer; Agile Project Management Practitioner and Trainer; MSP®, MoP®, M_o_R®, ITIL® Service Management Expert, among others.
  • APMG Certified STAR® Manager Practitioner.

Ruth brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role as Head of Training Delivery at Parallel. Her ability to engage all organizational levels and deliver forward-thinking solutions has made her a respected leader in the field of project management training. Ruth's commitment to excellence and her innovative approach to training and consultancy significantly enhance the professional development of project management practitioners across various sectors. Her contributions to Parallel and the wider project management community exemplify her dedication to fostering high standards and driving successful outcomes.

Blog Posts By Ruth Phillips

The Silent Killer of Projects No One Likes to Talk About… 

15th February 2026

The Silent Killer We talk a lot in project management about risks, schedule over-runs, budget over-spend, and those ever-expanding wish lists from […]

Beyond “Just Tell Them”: Why Effective Project Communication is a Project’s Secret Weapon

28th January 2026

By Ruth Phillips The Real Challenge When I ask the delegates attending Parallel Project Training’s project management courses about their […]

Why Poor People Management Guarantees Project Failure

28th January 2026

Project statistics across multiple industries show that significant numbers of projects don’t meet their original goals, timelines or budget. Often, […]

The Stoic Project Manager: How Can the Classical Philosophy of Stoicism help us to Lead and Thrive

23rd January 2026

Stoicism and Modern Project Management Project managers often work in environments defined by uncertainty and pressure. According to Bent Flyvbjerg, […]

The Human Side of Project Management That AI Can’t Replace

6th October 2025

Much of the conversation around project management involves processes, tools, dashboards and methodologies, but the real craft of project leadership […]

Podcast Transcript: APM PMQ (2024) Ethics, Compliance and Professionalism (LO15)

3rd November 2024

Hello, and welcome to another Parallel Project Training podcast. I’m Ruth Phillips, joined by two of Parallel’s senior trainers, Carmen […]

Podcast Transcript: APM PMQ (2024) Diversity and Inclusion (LO14)

3rd November 2024

Hello, and welcome to a Parallel Project Training podcast on diversity and inclusion. This topic is linked to the APM […]

Podcast Transcript: APM PMQ (2024) Sustainability (LO3)

2nd November 2024

Hello, and welcome to another Parallel Project Training podcast. My name is Ruth Phillips, and I’m here today with Carmen […]

Podcast Transcript: APM PMQ (2024) Change Control (LO24)

30th October 2024

Hello and welcome to a Parallel Project Training podcast. This episode aligns with the APM PMQ syllabus for exams starting […]

Podcast Transcript: APM PMQ (2024) Conflict Resolution (LO11)

17th October 2024

Hello, and welcome to another Parallel Project Training podcast. This episode is based on the APM, PMQ syllabus for exams […]

Podcast Transcript: APM PMQ (2024) Team Management (LO13)

9th October 2024

Hello. Welcome to this Parallel Project Training podcast on team management. We’re using the APM PMQ syllabus for exams starting […]

Podcast Transcript: APM PMQ (2024) Quality Management (LO18)

6th October 2024

Hello, and welcome to another Parallel Project Training podcast. These podcasts are linked to the APM PMQ syllabus, launching in […]

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