Peter Hughes
Technology and Transformation Leader
Director, Technology Programme Management | M&A Integration | Platform Strategy
Profile
I’m a technology and transformation leader with over 20 years of experience delivering multimillion-euro IT integrations, platform strategy, and operational transformation across both Fortune 10 and startup environments. I bring a mix of strategic leadership, hands-on delivery, and a passion for building systems that scale and simplify. I’m based in County Fermanagh and work remotely across the UK and Ireland.
Experience
Optum – Director, Technology Project & Programme Management
Remote | Sep 2022 – Present
Leading IT integration and programme management for M&A initiatives across global health systems. Driving collaboration, cloud transformation, and service modernisation at scale.
Optum – Senior Manager, Technical Product Management
Remote | Oct 2019 – Oct 2022
Led product strategy for UHG’s collaboration platforms, including Meeting Technologies, Virtual Events, Digital Signage, and AV Automation. Delivered high-impact solutions across 250+ sites with 10,000+ users.
Optum – Project Manager / Agile Coach / Scrum Master
Remote | Jun 2018 – Oct 2019
Delivered Agile coaching and team enablement across multiple technical teams and product lines.
Mall Ireland – Co-founder & Chief Information Officer
Co. Donegal | Mar 2015 – Mar 2021
Built an automated e-commerce platform tailored for SMEs. Led infrastructure design, operations, and technology strategy.
Cranny Manor B&B – Owner
County Donegal | Jul 2013 – Jan 2020
Owned and operated a successful hospitality business alongside tech roles.
Hughes Performance Systems – Managing Director
Omagh, Co. Tyrone | Mar 2005 – Jul 2008
Delivered IT support and solutions to commercial clients across hardware, networks, and systems.
Chef – The Old Courthouse, Lifford (Acquolina Italian)
Lifford, Co. Donegal | 2006 – 2007
Early experience in hospitality and customer service.
Education
Letterkenny Institute of Technology
Postgraduate Diploma in Cloud Technologies, First Class Honours
2020 – 2021
Drumragh Integrated College
1995 – 2001
Certifications
- Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Scrum Alliance
- PFSA Level 1 Football Scouting Certification
- Additional credentials available on request
Volunteering
- Range, National Trust (2023-2024)
- Vice Chairman, Eany Celtic FC (2017 – 2022)
- Youth Manager, Donegal Darts (2017 – 2019)
- Multiple community and youth leadership roles