Clara Sbraccia

Project Manager with six years’ experience delivering complex R&D, innovation, and grant-funded programmes across sectors including sportstech, medtech, healthtech, and agetech. I specialise in leading multi-partner projects from early discovery through to delivery, translating ambitious ideas into structured plans, realistic budgets, and actionable outcomes.

My experience includes managing Innovate UK-funded initiatives and internal R&D and marketing programmes, with responsibility for day-to-day project delivery, stakeholder coordination, and budget forecasting on projects exceeding £1M. I work confidently across technical and commercial teams, bridging engineering, data science, product, marketing, and leadership stakeholders to ensure clear communication and effective collaboration.

I bring some experience in Agile and Scrum environments, including serving as Scrum Master when needed, and I am skilled at navigating complex partnerships, negotiations, and relationship management. My work is grounded in user-centred and inclusive design, with hands-on experience co-designing solutions with underrepresented and vulnerable communities.

Comfortable in fast-moving startup and innovation environments, I combine adaptability with structured delivery. As a qualified Change Management Professional, I am experienced in guiding teams and organisations through transformation while maintaining clarity, momentum, and alignment.