George M.

Experience

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  Bridge PT

  Jan 2004 - Sept 2004

  SAP Training Consultant

  The primary responsibility of a SAP Training Consultant is to develop Web Based Training Material that the student can self study to educate themselves on a specific SAP Module and the business processed involved to fulfil their job junction

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  UTi Worldwide (DSV A/S)

  Oct 2004 - Feb 2010

  The primary responsibility of my team was to deliver highly customized IT solutions that add value to our clients supply chains. This was achieved by understanding the client business needs, and then translating these into an IT solution and using our Project Management Framework (PMBOK) to deliver the solution. My responsibility was to manage the Project Office Portfolio as well as being the Line Manger to the Project Staff. The primary function is to manage IT Projects from inception through planning and effecting change, and until closing them off by realising the proposed Benefits.

  • IT Manager - Project Office

    Jun 2008 - Feb 2010

  • Project Manager

    Oct 2004 - May 2008
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  Clicks Group

  May 2010 - Feb 2016

  Senior IT Project Manager

  The primary function is to manage IT Projects from inception through planning and effecting change, and until closing them off by realising the proposed Benefits.

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  TFG (The Foschini Group)

  Feb 2016 - Apr 2022

  A professional Scrum Master, who excels at creating high-performing Software Development teams, which deliver the greatest value in the shortest time possible. This is achieved by having my teams live the scrum values on a daily basis. My best characteristics are that I am driven to swiftly resolve team impediments and work with the organization to craft an environment where the team can excel. A natural analytical who has the ability to see the bigger picture enables me to have excellent judgement as to what needs to be delivered to achieve company strategic objectives. This linked with my extensive and unique blend of IT, Project Management, exemplary communication skills, along with commitment to excellence, enables me to deliver Project’s Objectives within scope, budget, and schedule.

  • Agile Coach / Product Owner

    May 2018 - Apr 2022

  • Senior Project Manager

    Feb 2016 - Apr 2018
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  Alshaya Group

  Apr 2022 - now

  Agile Project Delivery Manager (Loyalty Programme)

  • Lead and manage multiple Agile teams across [industry/sector], ensuring the successful delivery of [type of projects, e.g., software development, digital transformation, product launches].• Oversee the end-to-end project delivery process, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to stakeholder expectations.• Collaborate closely with Product Owners to prioritize backlogs, ensure clear requirements, and align project deliverables with business objectives.• Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure continuous delivery and improvement.• Identify and resolve blockers, removing impediments and ensuring teams can focus on delivering high-value work.• Provide regular project updates to leadership, tracking progress, risks, and milestones, and ensuring stakeholders are informed throughout the project lifecycle.• Mentor and coach teams in Agile practices, helping them build strong, collaborative, and self-organizing teams. Show less