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Experience

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  South African Air Force

  Apr 1991 - May 2001

  Chef

  SHIFT LEADER: NCO’S Mess Air Force Base Waterkloof and Combined Mess 68 Air SchoolCLUB MANAGER: Officers Mess 68 Air SchoolSHIFT LEADER: Officers Mess 68 Air SchoolLEARNER CHEF: Officers Mess 68 Air School; Officers Mess Air Force Base Bloemspruit and Airmen Mess Air Force Gymnasium

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  Microtech Training Rivonia/Centurio

  May 2001 - Jun 2002

  Full Time MCSD Student & Independant Contractor
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  Retail Decisions

  Jul 2002 - Dec 2003

  Fraud Analyst

  Responsible for the day-to-day management of the fraud system, assisting the participating banks to optimise their fraud rules to enable increased fraud detection, conducting analysis and producing MI reporting.

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  BankservAfrica

  Jan 2004 - Feb 2022

  Overall responsible for the Program Management discipline within BankservAfrica. The role included providing leadership for the program management team. Oversaw all Program Management activity within the EPMO ensuring that program managers maximise the results for the achievement of their programs objectives.Responsibilities: ⭐Coordinated programs within the EPMO, ensuring smooth communication with stakeholders.⭐Led Steering Committee and Project Progress Meeting to review progress and align with organisational goals.⭐Supported program managers in all aspects of their roles.⭐Oversaw program progress and addressed issues promptly.⭐Resolved issues and implemented corrective actions as needed.⭐Ensured compliance with quality standards for all programs.⭐Managed program budgets.⭐Allocated resources effectively across programs.⭐Engaged stakeholders transparently and aligned communication with organisational objectives.⭐Identified and mitigated risks across programs.⭐Assisted in managing change for program transitions.⭐Provided regular, consolidated reports on program progress.⭐Conducted sessions to promote continuous learning and improvement. Show less Between August 2020 and April 2021, I held the role of Senior Project Manager, leading a team of six individuals, which included three Project Managers and three Project Administrators.Between December 2017 and July 2020, I served as a Senior Project Manager, overseeing three direct reports in the role of Project Managers.Responsibilities: ⭐Coached, mentored, and developed team members to foster their professional growth.⭐Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities and encouraging ownership of their tasks and objectives.⭐Resolved issues promptly and implemented appropriate corrective actions to ensure project success.⭐Provided project management expertise for initiatives of varying complexities.⭐Cultivated effective communication channels and built strong relationships with stakeholders.⭐Defined project deadlines and milestones to ensure timely completion of deliverables.⭐Prepared and disseminated comprehensive Presentation Decks for Project Status Meetings and Steering Committee Meetings.⭐Generated and circulated reports detailing project progress, budget updates, RAIDs (Risks/Actions/Issues/Dependencies), and financial metrics.⭐Developed essential Project Management documents, including schedules, management plans, scope documents, meeting minutes, risk logs, etc.⭐Conducted post-project reviews and facilitated lessons-learned sessions to promote continuous improvement and team learning.⭐Led multiple project teams comprising diverse stakeholders, such as Project Sponsors, Project Owners, Project Managers, Project Administrators, Business Analysts, Data Analysts, Systems Analysts, Solutions Architects, Database Administrators, Developers, Testers, IT Security, Operations, and Infrastructure team members. Show less Managed various projects end-to-end for the company to enable the business units and company to achieve their strategic objectives; these projects varied in complexity, size, budget, and technologies.Played a vital role alongside the Head of the PMO in establishing the PMO.Was selected on multiple occasions by the executive team to turn around underperforming projects.Responsibilities: ⭐Led end-to-end management of diverse projects across the company, aligning them with strategic objectives and enabling business units to achieve their goals. Projects varied in complexity, size, and budget and utilised various technologies.⭐Collaborated closely with the Head of the PMO in establishing and implementing the PMO, playing a vital role in enhancing project management practices and processes throughout the organisation.⭐Demonstrated expertise in project turnaround by successfully leading underperforming projects back to success. My ability to navigate challenges and implement effective solutions earned recognition from the executive team, leading to multiple selections for turnaround initiatives.⭐Developed essential Project Management documents, including schedules, management plans, scope documents, meeting minutes, etc.⭐Conducted post-project reviews and facilitated lessons-learned sessions to promote continuous improvement and team learning.⭐Led multiple project teams comprising diverse stakeholders, such as Project Sponsors, Project Owners, Project Managers, Project Administrators, Business Analysts, Data Analysts, Systems Analysts, Solutions Architects, Database Administrators, Developers, Testers, IT Security, Operations, and Infrastructure team members. Show less

  • Program Management Office Lead

    May 2021 - Feb 2022

  • Senior Project Manager

    Dec 2017 - Apr 2021

  • Project Manager

    Oct 2005 - Nov 2017

  • Fraud Analyst

    Jan 2004 - Oct 2005
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  Capitec

  Mar 2022 - Sept 2022

  Senior Project Manager

  To manage a portfolio of projects within the Data and Analytics business unit, which will enable it to meet its operational and strategic objectives. Managed the two strategic projects within the Data and Analytics Department (1) to rehost the existing on-prem environments to AWS and (2) to rebuild dashboards/reports in Power BI and provision the AWS environments.Responsibilities: ⭐Led project status meetings⭐Generated reports on budget, RAIDs (Risks/Actions/Issues and Dependencies), and financials.⭐Created presentation decks for the weekly project status meetings and fortnightly Steering Committee Meetings.⭐Leading a cross-functional team of Business Analysts, Data Analysts, Developers, Architects, and Database Administrators. ⭐Ensured seamless project execution. ⭐Maintain relationships and align interests to achieve project goals. ⭐Proactively engaged stakeholders for transparency and buy-in.⭐Managed the dedicated Project SharePoint site to facilitate collaboration and information sharing. Show less

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  The Co-operative Bank

  May 2023 - Apr 2024

  Senior Project Manager

  Leading the initiative to transition non-core components out of the Core Banking System in preparation for its replacement. Produced reports on RAIDs (Risks/Actions/Issues and Dependencies) and financials while also crafting presentation decks for Monthly Steering Committee Meetings.Responsibilities:⭐Led cross-functional teams to scope, design, and deliver on project milestones successfully. ⭐Developed essential Project Management documents, including schedules, management plans, scope documents, meeting minutes, etc.⭐Managed complex technical dependencies involving multiple teams. ⭐Clearly defined internal and third-party accountabilities and responsibilities. ⭐Identified, tracked, and communicated delivery benefits and impact. ⭐Created, managed, and shared project status updates, reports, and presentations to drive outcomes. ⭐Tracked project progress against milestones, activities, and deliverables. ⭐Reported progress against budget. ⭐Identified, tracked, and managed risks and issues. ⭐Coordinated procurement, contract negotiation, and management for third-party delivery. ⭐Provided leadership, mentoring, and coaching to technology project team members and business stakeholders.⭐Led a project team of Workstream Leads, Business Analysts, Technical Analysts, a Data Analyst, Developers, testers, business stakeholders, internal cross-functional teams, and external vendors/third parties. Show less