Project Manager

• Jan 2022 - Present

Project Manager/ Delivery Manager Working with amazing people who are delivery focussed, have that can do attitude and really strong team players. Working on a large transformation programme, which is complex, multi faceted with numerous work streams. It is an exciting programme that looks at Power Platform, Analytics, business processes, document management, and many others, and at the end of the day making a meaningful change to the client and being part of the journey. - Power Platform, - Power BI - Document management - Security access And numerous other areas, which roll into the programme. - Power Platform proof of concepts, intense quick short projects which have been extremely rewarding, also dealing with deliverables with go live dates with in Projects. It encompasses a lot of legislation, integrations, offering alternatives and attention to detail whilst keeping everyone focussed. - Analytics - Power BI - Modern Data Platform Show less

Programme Manager

• Nov 2020 - Jan 2022

Implementing a complete D365 Azure Stack Phase 1, currently fulfilling the role of Programme Manager for IMServ, along with a fantastic professional internal team, who are extremely smart, and knowledgeable. The implementing partner is Microsoft Gold Partner who are brilliant, and during Phase 1 placing in CE and F&SCM. Implementing a complete D365 Azure Stack Phase 1, currently fulfilling the role of Programme Manager for IMServ, along with a fantastic professional internal team, who are extremely smart, and knowledgeable. The implementing partner is Microsoft Gold Partner who are brilliant, and during Phase 1 placing in CE and F&SCM.

Carer/Job Seeker

• Feb 2020 - Oct 2020

COVID Lockdown and Immigration to UK Volunteering with vulnerable people during lockdowns here in the UK Taking some truly invaluable time as being my mother's sole carer whilst in South Africa Seeking a role from August 2020 COVID Lockdown and Immigration to UK Volunteering with vulnerable people during lockdowns here in the UK Taking some truly invaluable time as being my mother's sole carer whilst in South Africa Seeking a role from August 2020

Senior Project Manager

• Jun 2019 - Jan 2020

In this role, along with my team led project management team in user acceptance testing for SAP S4/Hana for the PG Group, working directly with departments, clients, and management teams to achieve results related to optimisation of business services, and products. In doing so, we orchestrated the UAT for MS CRM planning and handover due to immigration. Some of my key achievements during this time include: • Succeeded in delivering UAT sign off in just four months of employment. • Promptly addressed potential issues to avoid variance to project timelines and budgets. • Avoided further penalties due to late UAT Show less

Senior Project Manager/ Program Manager/Scrum Master

• Jun 2013 - May 2019

Over the course of this tenure, I was engaged by executive teams to provide digital transformation project / program management services for clients from mining, telecommunications, and financial services. I also built productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enable timely delivery of project requirements. Conducted ITIL assessments, facilitated product upgrades, and oversaw implementation of change management initiatives. Some of my key achievements during this time include: * Led development and implementation of bespoke system solutions across four different countries to reduce overhead by 38%, this was run in a totally agile manager, with some waterfall aspects * Obtained client sign-off on a distressed project that struggled to deploy through three separate project managers. * Recognised by senior management for deploying the first HR ServiceNow in Africa. * Enabled Helios ServiceNow launch on the London IPO, automating all processes: reducing site visits by 78%, corrective maintenance by 70%, and running costs of vehicles by 38%. * Closed off Arquiva Highlander Remedy project, which was four-years late on delivery by previous team within six-months, obtained the final invoice of $2.1M. * Facilitated first Domain separated instance in Africa bring on DRC Vodacom onto the South African Remedy platform, realising a cost-savings of over $4M per annum and making a single platform for reporting purposes. * Attained and exceeded service level agreements with Vodacom SA and DRC, Harmony Gold, MTN - Uganda, Medilife, Oxygen 8, United Arab Shipping Company, Etisalat, MTN Egypt, Yemen, Afghanistan, KPMG, Helios Towers, Arqiva UK to name a few Given two awards Team Award, No limits for individual excellance Show less

Account Manager

• Feb 2012 - Jul 2013

Here, I provided comprehensive leadership, direction, and oversight to execution of government-wide enterprise architecture projects whilst holding concurrent responsibility to securing new business across region. During this time, I demonstrated exceptional ability to facilitate the on-time implementation of enterprise-wide solutions for Department of Housing and Department of Economic Development. Here, I provided comprehensive leadership, direction, and oversight to execution of government-wide enterprise architecture projects whilst holding concurrent responsibility to securing new business across region. During this time, I demonstrated exceptional ability to facilitate the on-time implementation of enterprise-wide solutions for Department of Housing and Department of Economic Development.

Senior Manager for KZN - Innovation/ Programme Manager

• Oct 2010 - Dec 2011

As senior representative, I guided and directed a team of 124 in business development activities associated with delivery of ICT systems, services, and solutions for small and mid-size enterprises worldwide.Some of my key achievements during this time include:• Achieved a direct savings of R200M in fraudulent transactions via the salary system, and advised National Treasury on further enhancements to control and manage.• Programme Managed the successful transition of 380 000 employees from one accounting system to a new system with zero defects• Organised successful implementation of Works Information Systems, which managed all capital works to minor works, purchasing of land, rentals and domestic accounts - value of transactions over R12 billion per annum.• Programme Manager for the implementation of a multi faceted complex programme for outsource for Unilever.• Recipient of two -awards for excellence in leadership: Manager of the Month and Excalibur. Show less

Innovation Account Executive

• Mar 2010 - Dec 2011

Professional Services Manager

• Mar 2001 - Feb 2010

Management Consultant

• May 2000 - Feb 2001

Was the responsible Project Manager for the conversion from private hospital to Government Hospital for all financial aspects, all IT infrastructure, and capital works. Was the responsible Project Manager for the conversion from private hospital to Government Hospital for all financial aspects, all IT infrastructure, and capital works.

Management Consultant

• Oct 1999 - Apr 2000

Part of a large team to ensure that the backlog of financial matters in the Eastern Cape was effectively dealt with, appointment by National Treasury Central Government. Involved in financial of government officials for the Departments of Health and Education. Part of a large team to ensure that the backlog of financial matters in the Eastern Cape was effectively dealt with, appointment by National Treasury Central Government. Involved in financial of government officials for the Departments of Health and Education.