SAP
CHENGETAI MAPUNDU
Senior Project Manager
Pretoria,Gauteng
Summary
Results-driven business professional with over 25 years of experience in end-to-end project delivery management, end-user training, and service implementation across various industry verticals. Demonstrates a dynamic and goal-oriented approach, fostering strong relationships with clients, subordinates, and superiors. Known for exceptional communication and networking abilities, complemented by a passion for driving business success. Seeking a position within a well-established company to contribute expertise toward organizational growth and facilitate personal career advancement.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior SAP Project Manager
ICD Consultancy
Pretoria
08.2025 - Current
- Key Functions & Responsibilities:
- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Develop a detailed project plan including budget, timeline, and resource allocation.
- Lead cross-functional teams to execute project tasks and monitor progress.
- Ensured seamless communication between stakeholders, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Enhanced end-user experience with thorough testing, validation, and improvement of SAP solutions.
- Managed various IT projects to meet deadlines and customer requirements.
- Executed and managed over 7 successful SAP implementation projects for large enterprises.
Principal SAP Project Manager
City of Cape town
Capetown
10.2024 - 07.2025
- Key Functions & Responsibilities:
- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Develop a detailed project plan including budget, timeline, and resource allocation.
- Lead 4 cross-functional teams to execute project tasks and monitor progress.
- Improved project efficiency by streamlining SAP processes and optimizing resource allocation.
- Maintained detailed documentation throughout the entire project lifecycle for future reference purposes.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining scope, resources, timelines, and deliverables.
- Established solid relationships with customers by providing exceptional support during all stages of the SAP implementation process.
- Implemented robust risk management practices to minimize project disruptions and ensure smooth execution.
- Collaborated with clients to identify system requirements and translate them into actionable steps for development teams.
- Established and enforced project timelines and deadlines.
- Resolved 3 staff conflicts and identified potential areas of improvement.
- Led cross-functional teams to successfully complete IT projects.
- Generated reports for IT project progress and performance.
- Created and implemented contingency plans to address potential risks.
Senior IT Project Manager
ICD Consultancy
Pretoria
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Key Functions & Responsibilities:
- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Develop a detailed project plan including budget, timeline, and resource allocation.
- Lead cross-functional teams to execute project tasks and monitor progress.
- Ensure adherence to project management methodologies and best practices.
- Communicate effectively with team members, clients, and other stakeholders to provide updates and manage expectations.
- Identify and mitigate project risks by implementing risk management strategies.
- Monitor project 13 million budget and expenses to ensure financial targets are met.
- Conduct regular project status meetings and prepare reports for senior management.
- Facilitate problem-solving and decision-making processes within the project team.
Principal SAP Project Manager
City of Cape town
Capetown
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Key Functions & Responsibilities:
- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Develop a detailed project plan including budget, timeline, and resource allocation.
- Lead cross-functional teams to execute project tasks and monitor progress.
- Facilitated knowledge transfer sessions for end-users to maximize adoption of new SAP systems.
- Managed 8 cross-functional teams for successful SAP project implementation and timely delivery.
- Monitored project progress closely to mitigate risks and address any potential issues proactively.
- Solved 4 functional and technical obstacles and worked closely with project team from different streams.
- Delivered SAP training, user support and knowledge transfer at end of project and followed up to verify successful implementation.
- Wrote, updated and maintained 25 project documentation.
- Monitored and tracked project progress to support timely completion.
- Communicated project updates to stakeholders at all levels.
- Partnered with 12 project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
Education
Masters - Project Management
Universidad Isabel
Spain01-2024
Master's - Information Technology
University of Malaya
Malaysia01-2009
Diploma - Training
IPMZ
Zimbabwe01-2007
MBA - Business Administration
Midlands State University
Gweru, Zimbabwe01-2006
High School Diploma -
London Capital Computer College
London01-2004
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe01-1994
Skills
Project management methodologies
Proficient in MS Project for project management
Problem-solving skills
Budget management
Strategic business planning
Change management expertise
Effective communication
Proficient in computer applications
Customer Service
Data-driven decision making
Operational leadership
Execution management expertise
Infrastructure Design & Implementation
Interpersonal Skills
Effective team management
Affiliations
- Association of Information Technology Professionals
- Project Management Institute
- Society of Human Resource Management
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP) Project Management Institute 2018
Awards
Employee of the year 2004 to 2007 - Zimbabwe Revenue Authority, Established BCom Honours degree in Fiscal Studies at National University of Science and Technology
Accomplishments
- Achieved 90% computer literacy through effectively helping with implementing the ICDL online training at the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop a spreadsheet that calculates tax tables for the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority saving billions of dollars in printing.
Work Availability
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Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Software
Microsoft Office
MS Project
Teams
Sharepoint
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Swahili
Beginner (A1)
Shona
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Ndebele
Intermediate (B1)
Interests
Reading
Research
Project Management
Timeline
Senior SAP Project Manager
ICD Consultancy
08.2025 - Current
Principal SAP Project Manager
City of Cape town
10.2024 - 07.2025
Senior IT Project Manager
ICD Consultancy
10.2023 - 09.2024
Principal SAP Project Manager
City of Cape town
05.2022 - 10.2023
Master's - Information Technology
University of Malaya
Diploma - Training
IPMZ
Masters - Project Management
Universidad Isabel
MBA - Business Administration
Midlands State University
High School Diploma -
London Capital Computer College
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Zimbabwe