Debra Sabrina Meyers
Lambton, Germiston
Summary
A seasoned Project Professional with 20+ years of success in delivering high-quality projects and programs within dynamic technical and administrative environments. Deadline-driven and results-focused, I excel in leading cross functional teams, managing complex projects, and ensuring successful outcomes under tight deadlines. Extensive experience in IT change and transformation, product development, enterprise operations improvement, and benefits realization, I bring strong expertise in project and program management, risk management, prioritization, and decision-making. A results-driven analytical thinker with exceptional problem-solving skills, I thrive in dynamic, high-pressure environments. Highly adaptable and detail-oriented, I excel at managing multiple priorities while ensuring efficiency and quality. Proficient in PMO and Governance standards, PMBOK, Prince II, Lean, Agile, and Waterfall methodologies, I drive efficiency, strategic alignment, and successful project execution across organizations. With outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities, I collaborate seamlessly across all levels to optimize operations and deliver measurable business outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
ITHUBA Holdings
Sandton, Gauteng
08.2021 - Current
- Lead full project lifecycle (SDLC) from initiation to closure, managing multiple concurrent projects.
- Direct cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery within scope, budget, and quality.
- Align workload priorities with business objectives to achieve strategic goals.
- Implement Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies based on project needs.
- Facilitate cross-functional meetings, providing status updates and addressing escalations.
- Manage scope, conflict resolution, and change adoption through stakeholder engagement.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, especially National Lottery Licence requirements.
- Oversee change management processes, securing stakeholder buy-in for CRs and project decisions.
- Lead risk identification, evaluation, and mitigation planning.
- Implement governance frameworks, perform gap analyses, and ensure legal/regulatory compliance.
- Continuously improve internal processes to mitigate operational risks and safeguard reputation.
- Conduct JAD sessions to define and refine business requirements.
- Develop clear process flows using Visio, optimizing business processes.
- Define use cases that focus on innovation, efficiencies, and compliance.
- Review and ensure alignment of Business Requirements Specifications (BRS) with project deliverables.
- Provide weekly progress reports to Executive Management on project/program deliverables.
- Conduct business case evaluations and benefits analysis to guide informed decision-making.
- Validate solutions against business requirements through thorough software testing analysis.
- Lead Key Accounts & Channels, managing client relationships and Telco partnerships.
- Negotiate and execute SLAs, NDAs, and contracts successfully.
- Oversee API integration and B2B project delivery, ensuring successful go-lives.
- Address partner issues, queries and problem solving and ensuring seamless lottery game launches.
- Reason for leaving: To be discussed at interview
Project Manager/Portfolio Administrator
South African Reserve Bank
Pretoria, Gauteng
06.2018 - 11.2020
- Led the P3M transformation initiative, aligning project, program, and portfolio management with long-term organizational objectives, driving strategic delivery, and enhancing overall business performance.
- Developed and executed strategies to drive project and portfolio success, managed demand, and improved operational efficiency through portfolio reporting and vendor support.
- Fostered strong executive and peer relationships, acted as a trusted advisor, and communicated project direction effectively to ensure alignment and momentum.
- Implemented risk management frameworks, conducted gap analyses, and led compliance training to ensure regulatory standards were met.
- Standardized operational processes and templates, maintained documentation for knowledge management, and drove continuous improvement through system enhancements.
- Led UAT testing, ensured solutions met business requirements, and provided reporting insights.
- Trained and coached teams on governance, risk management, and best practices, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing to achieve organizational goals.
- Contract completed
Junior Project Manager/Project Administrator
Imperial Holdings
Bedfordview, Johannesburg
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Successfully supported the rollout of the Sage payroll system, ensuring seamless integration and operational efficiency.
- Developed and implemented effective solutions to achieve 100% operational effectiveness within tight deadlines, coordinating with internal teams and vendors.
- Fostered a collaborative environment, acted as a liaison between stakeholders, and facilitated workshops to ensure alignment and drive results.
- Provided UAT support, developed migration checklists, and ensured compliance and accurate data transfer during payroll migration.
- Delivered briefings, presentations, and maintained clear communication, ensuring smooth process evolution and accurate project documentation.
- Contract completed
Project Coordinator
CEB Maintenance
Sandton, Johannesburg
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Oversaw service activities, ensuring optimal resource allocation, technical support, and logistics to drive smooth operations.
- Engaged with internal and external stakeholders, building strong relationships and promoting collaboration to ensure high client satisfaction and project success.
- Led risk analysis and issue identification processes, proactively addressing potential conflicts to ensure project stability and success.
- Tracked project progress, monitored installations, and managed billable hours.
IT Project Administrator
Standard Bank
Sandton, Johannesburg
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Managed IT project operations, financials, risk management, governance, and stakeholder engagement within an SAP and Linux-based environment, ensuring seamless execution and operational efficiency.
- Oversaw project budgets, financial forecasting, and cost control, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Facilitated daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and lessons learned sessions to drive continuous improvement.
- Implemented risk identification, evaluation, and prioritization, ensuring timely issue resolution.
- Delivered weekly/monthly progress reports, ensuring transparency and alignment with project goals.
- Digital Solutions
IT Project Administrator
Standard Bank
Roodepoort, Johannesburg
01.2012 - 12.2014
- Supported eight Project Managers, developers, testers, and cross-functional teams in delivering strategic IT projects, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
- Oversaw budget planning, forecasting, and financial reporting to ensure projects stayed within budget.
- Spearheaded project planning, execution, and risk management, ensuring strict adherence to Waterfall methodologies.
- Ensured strong stakeholder management, fostering collaboration across executives, project teams, and IT divisions.
- Wealth Division: PBB IT
Project Administrator / Quality Auditor
Gibb Engineering & Architecture
Kempton Park, Johannesburg
01.2008 - 12.2012
- Led project administration, quality auditing, and financial oversight across multiple large-scale infrastructure and mining projects, ensuring strict adherence to ISO 9001 standards.
- Oversaw lead contractors and sub-contractors to ensure seamless project execution.
- Managed RAID logs, proactively identifying and resolving risks, issues, and dependencies.
Education
Project Management Diploma -
Shaw Academy
Business Management Diploma (MINI MBA) - Braamfontein
Damelin Management School
BraamfonteinAdvanced Office Administration -
Matric -
William Pescod
Skills
- JIRA
- Confluence
- MS Project
- EPM
- Agile
- Waterfall
- Hybrid
- SaFe
- ISO 9001 Quality Management
- SAP ERP
- SAP Sourcing
- SharePoint
- Office 365
- MS Office Suite
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- MS Visio
- Project management
- Risk assessment
- Stakeholder engagement
- Change management
Languages
English
Afrikaans
Custom Section
- CAPM – Certified Associate in Project Management
- Project Management Certificate
- Advanced Office Management
- Visual Basic
- SaFe 6.0 Scaled Agile Framework Certification
- Excel Certificate
- PMI Agile Certified Practitioner – Certificate of Completion
- PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) – Certificate of Completion
- SDLC – Certificate of Completion
- Managing & Analyzing Data in Excel: Office 365 – Certificate of Completion
- Business Analysis Foundation
- Matric
- William Pescod
Timeline
Project Manager
ITHUBA Holdings
08.2021 - Current
Project Manager/Portfolio Administrator
South African Reserve Bank
06.2018 - 11.2020
Junior Project Manager/Project Administrator
Imperial Holdings
01.2017 - 12.2017
Project Coordinator
CEB Maintenance
01.2016 - 12.2017
IT Project Administrator
Standard Bank
01.2014 - 12.2016
IT Project Administrator
Standard Bank
01.2012 - 12.2014
Project Administrator / Quality Auditor
Gibb Engineering & Architecture
01.2008 - 12.2012
Project Management Diploma -
Shaw Academy
Business Management Diploma (MINI MBA) - Braamfontein
Damelin Management School
Advanced Office Administration -
Matric -
William Pescod