Introducing Ciara Gurhy, Project Manager on the PMO team!
Ciara Gurhy started working at Groundline in March 2025 as a Project Manager on the PMO team. In this role, Ciara manages multiple team projects and updates internal PMO processes for continuous improvement.
Ciara was attracted to Groundline because of the people and culture, which stood out during the interview process.
Ciara has an interesting background, having worked as a civil engineer in Ireland, delivering renewable energy projects such as solar farms, wind farms, and Ireland's first hydrogen production facility. She is now applying this engineering experience to manage projects in New Zealand's power industry.
Outside of work, Ciara is a keen canoe polo player and has represented Ireland at international championships. Ciara is excited to train in New Zealand, where the women's team are the current World Champions. Additionally, Ciara enjoys various outdoor activities, including whitewater kayaking, hiking, surfing, diving, running, cycling, and skiing.
Welcome to the team Ciara!
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