BRADLEY VAN DER WESTHUIZEN
Project Manager
Centurion
Summary
Experienced Senior Project Manager gifted at meeting tight deadlines, driving business opportunities, and working well in team-based environments. Engaging and personable to manage key milestones and deliver exemplary customer service.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Project Manager
AO Technologies
09.2023 - Current
- Liasing with the client on support issues and deliverables
- Seeing the agreed upon deliverables from start to finish (discovery to delivery)
- Managing client expectations on timelines –OTOB
- Managing developers getting tasks out on time on budget
- Translating client requirements into functional specification documents for developers
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, identifying risks and mitigation strategies for timely completion.
- Evaluated vendor proposals, selecting those that provided the best value for cost, quality, and timeliness.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to determine timely delivery and compliance of project requirements.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
- Conducted post-project evaluations to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective actions for future endeavors.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
- Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
- Crafted and maintained project plans and schedules to meet organizational objectives.
Project Manager
Magebit
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
Senior Project Manager
Vaimo South Africa E-Commerce
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Liasing with the client on support issues and deliverables
- Seeing the agreed upon deliverables from start to finish (discovery to delivery)
- Managing scope creep
- Managing client expectations on timelines
- Managing developers getting tasks out on time on budget
- Translating client requirements into functional specification documents for developers
- Facilitating steercom meetings
- Keeping minutes on the meetings
- Creating tasks from the meeting minutes
- Key clients: iStore, Dis-Chem, Hirschs, Buco Inventory System
Project Coordinator
Vaimo South Africa E-Commerce
09.2016 - 03.2022
- Managed projects for clients like Coricraft and Waltons, ensuring quality delivery and client satisfaction
- Oversaw daily operations of development teams, enhancing team efficiency and project output
- Streamlined client requirements into actionable tasks for developers, improving project clarity and execution
- Facilitated effective communication between clients and developers to refine project tasks and gather feedback
- Conducted internal, negative, and acceptance testing, ensuring software met client specifications
- Assisted in user acceptance testing and managed change requests, optimizing product relevance and user satisfaction
- Served as Scrum Master, applying Agile methodologies for task management using KANBAN and Sprint boards
- Utilized JIRA for task creation, sprint tracking, and release management, achieving efficient project flow and timely deliveries
Senior Consultant
Micros
08.2011 - 09.2016
- Installation and configuration of Micros Restaurant Systems
- End user support
- Supporting the user with any all all technical questions they may have had on the systems across all versions
- Extensive customer training
- Training the customer on any all products across the Micros systems range
- Manual writing
- Wrote manuals after customer training so that the customers may refer back to them for help
- Also wrote manuals for other technicians to turn to for help on products
- Databases write
- Wrote databases using the micros platform for various clients
- Management of junior installers
- Clients worked with: KFC, Steers, Famous Brands, Burger King
Kitchen Manager
University of Johannesburg
02.2011 - 09.2011
- Stock ordering
- Menu Planning
- Kitchen Hygiene
- Stock Control
- Managing staff
- Managing the entire kitchen
Chef de Partie
University of Johannesburg
06.2009 - 01.2011
Education
Certificate - Occupational Certificate: Chef
St Albans College
Centurion 06.2006 - 12.2007
Matric/Grade 12 - Computer Science, Business Economics, Maths, Geography
St Albans College
Pretoria 01.1996 - 12.2001
Skills
- Acceptance testing
- Agile
- Agile Methodology
- Configuration
- Jira
- Kanban
- Micros
- Microsoft Office
- Scrum
- Scrum master
- User Acceptance Testing
- Miro
Project planning
Client relationship management
Scope management
Project scheduling
Passions
Aquascaping
Certification
Adobe Commerce Business Practitioner Expert
Timeline
Project Manager
Magebit
08.2024 - 02.2025
Adobe Commerce Business Practitioner Expert
09-2023
Senior Project Manager
AO Technologies
09.2023 - Current
Senior Project Manager
Vaimo South Africa E-Commerce
03.2022 - 09.2023
Project Coordinator
Vaimo South Africa E-Commerce
09.2016 - 03.2022
Senior Consultant
Micros
08.2011 - 09.2016
Kitchen Manager
University of Johannesburg
02.2011 - 09.2011
Chef de Partie
University of Johannesburg
06.2009 - 01.2011
Certificate - Occupational Certificate: Chef
St Albans College
06.2006 - 12.2007
Matric/Grade 12 - Computer Science, Business Economics, Maths, Geography
St Albans College
01.1996 - 12.2001
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