Michael Eliason

Experience

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  Nedbank

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2007

  Senior HR Manager/Systems Integration Manager

  Implementation of a Learning Management System Design and roll out the end to end HR processes value chain.Designed and implemented CMMI processes for the PMO and IT Architecture.Assisted with CMMI level 2 accreditation (Software development/System integration).Roll out of STRATE (Securities straight through processing) project.Upgrade of the security custodial system (Omni) – Technical DB Architecture.Implemented and integrated the Behavioral Risk Scoring system for Home loans and Credit Cards.Implemented Risk based Scorecards for Credit Risk.Implemented an automated Collection system for Homeloans.Co-created a paper on the measurement of ROI for Learning and Development.Restructured the employee Grading system (Roles, Job specifications, Remuneration). Show less

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  Transnet SOC Ltd

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  Business Project Manager

  Implementation and roll-out of Hedge Accounting. Managed the Front/Middle and Risk Back office system enhancements on Sungard. Completed a Feasibility study for Cash Management at Transnet.

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  Standard Bank Group

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2009

  SAP Transition Project Manager,

  Restructured and streamlined the program portfolio process to improve client delivery. Implemented 6 key strategic Credit and Card Credit projects.Managed and strategically guided the Credit Card Portfolio (Short projects).Managed and Mentored the Business Analysis and Project Managers as direct reports.

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  Transnet SOC Ltd

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  Project Manager

  Managed the automation of Cash Management processes on SAP FI to Transnet divisions.Performed a gap analysis of data elements required for Inventory data clean-up.

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  Absa Bank

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  Technical Project Manager

  Implemented 12 Proof of Concept branches for Entry Level Banking clients for evaluation and measurement (POC)Rolled out 32 Entry Level Banking branches.

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  Duke Corporate Education

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Project Director

  Lead the design, development and implementation of corporate educational programs for Telcom and Mining Executives

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  Standard Bank Group

  Jan 2012 - Aug 2013

  Operations Improvement Program Manager

  Managed the Six Sigma team to improve banking and financial operational deficiencies Achieved overall cost savings of 12% and productivity improvement of 15%.

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  Barclays Bank /ABSA Bank

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2017

  Program Manager

  Managed SAP projects achieving Time/Cost/Quality:Managed the migration and change management of the SAP HR platformManaged the roll-out of SAP HR/ Payroll in 11 countries.Restructured SAP Org and EM Management for the organization.Implemented HR controls and procedures based on HR compliance policies.

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  Liberty Group South Africa

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2020

  Program Manager

  Managed SAP-HR, Insurance, and Finance projects achieving Time/Cost/Quality:Managed the development and roll-out of Short-term Insurance in Africa.Led the implementation of SAP HR Success Factors (4 modules) - achieved SAP Bronze award Restructured the SAP ECC upgrade project and saved $600,000 in outsourcing costsManaged the implementation of Anti-Money Laundering (business, system and process)

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  Contentsquare

  Aug 2020 - Feb 2024

  Senior Engineering Program Manager/Scrum Master

  Contentsquare is a SaaS/Web Analytics companyManaged projects using Agile methodologies in collaboration with Product, Design, R&D, QA, and Marketing.Developed quarterly work plans aligned with Business and Client objectives and tracked to closure.Led, facilitated and mentored managers and teams on Agile practices - Scrum/Kanban/SAFe.Initiated and drove Project improvement processes - improved project roadmap planning by 30%.Developed project KPIs, monitored and tracked to closure - achieved 100% success rate.Generated progress reports from relevant data sources ensuring aligned and effective communication.Supported release management and Go-To-Market efforts to release Features and Products. Identified and resolved impediments relating to dependencies, issues, and risks.Triaged and resolved client support tickets within SLA - achieved 100%. Show less