Hi, I’m
Hayley Meyer
Project Management
Cape Town
Summary
Instrumental Senior Project Manager bringing 9 years of experience achieving ambitious goals in challenging IT environment. Diligent, forward-thinking and adaptable to dynamic company, customer and project needs. Successful at motivating teams to meet demanding timelines. Well-versed in building positive relationships with customers and other stakeholders. Skilled at overseeing complex, high-value technical projects with excellent planning competencies. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
22
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
SANLAM HEAD OFFICE Cape Town
Senior Technology Project Manager
03.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
CITY OF CAPE TOWN Cape Town
SAP IT Project Manager
07.2016 - 02.2018
Job overview
- Main function is assuming full responsibility for the delivery of the full solution for an individual IT Project.
- Applying the IT department’s project management approach and methodology for successful implementation of projects.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO FINANCE SHARED SERVICES Cape Town
Project Manager
11.2013 - 02.2016
Job overview
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Responsible for the development & successful implementation of processes for the customers in the Region, including the following critical activities, change impact assessments, solutioning of business gaps, legal, fiscal and regulatory requirements.
- Co-ordinate, validate and analyze the impact of the required process changes on entities, structures and responsibilities.
- Acted as change agent and advocated new system and processes to their respective business areas.
BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCOCape Town
Business Process Owner
03.2013 - 10.2013
Job overview
- Supported business process risk management using established methodologies and exercising control plans to verify alignment with business unit-specific requirements.
- Aligned internal stakeholders and customers on assigned business process projects and services using proactive communication and engagement strategies.
- Utilized reporting, data and analytics to measure process and project performance, adjust services and operational activities and inform key stakeholders of relevant details.
- Implemented principles of enterprise risk management to measure, monitor and control operational deficiencies and roadblocks to success.
BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO FINANCE SHARED SERVICESCape Town
Assistant Manager
10.2010 - 02.2013
Job overview
- Made hiring recommendations to increase company's productivity and profitability with quality workers.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Contributed to the successful delivery of key Finance Transformation (FT) projects
- Deliver FSS model in AME - Contributed to successful establishment of FSSC
BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO FINANCE SHARED SERVICES Cape Town
Assistant Accountant
10.2007 - 09.2010
Job overview
- Reconciled company accounts for credit cards, employee expenses, and commissions.
- Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
- Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.
- Contributed to annual budget development and quarterly forecasts to support continuous adherence.
- Completed financial reports, providing insight into performance, operations and cash flow.
SHOPRITE CHECKERS (Pty) LtdCape Town
Assistant Project Accountant & Trainee Accountant
01.2004 - 09.2007
Job overview
- Conducted audits and monitored expenditures to identify potential misuse of funds.
- Preparation of Annual Financial Statements, reconciliation of retained earnings, calculation of profit figures for provisional tax purposes, preparation of audit deliverables, preparation of the Share Incentive Trust audit pack and analytical review of income statement line items.
- Reconciliation of attorney accounts, Budgeting and audit of the sectoral determination report for the government gazette.
FRESHMARK (Pty) Ltd New Developments Cape Town
Assistant Accountant
01.2001 - 12.2003
Job overview
- Completed financial reports, providing insight into performance, operations and cash flow.
- Contributed to annual budget development and quarterly forecasts to support continuous adherence.
- Facilitated month-end and year-end closing processed to support accuracy and completeness of financial reports.
Education
Cape Peninsula University of TechnologyCape Town, South Africa
BTech: Degree from Internal Audit
02.1997 - 12.2000
APMG-InternationalCape Town, South Africa
Registered Practitioner from Prince2
08.2012 - 08.2012
Skills
Advanced problem solving
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Senior Technology Project Manager
SANLAM HEAD OFFICE
03.2018 - Current
SAP IT Project Manager
CITY OF CAPE TOWN
07.2016 - 02.2018
Project Manager
BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO FINANCE SHARED SERVICES
11.2013 - 02.2016
Business Process Owner
BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO
03.2013 - 10.2013
APMG-International
Registered Practitioner from Prince2
08.2012 - 08.2012
Assistant Manager
BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO FINANCE SHARED SERVICES
10.2010 - 02.2013
Assistant Accountant
BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO FINANCE SHARED SERVICES
10.2007 - 09.2010
Assistant Project Accountant & Trainee Accountant
SHOPRITE CHECKERS (Pty) Ltd
01.2004 - 09.2007
Assistant Accountant
FRESHMARK (Pty) Ltd New Developments
01.2001 - 12.2003
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
BTech: Degree from Internal Audit
02.1997 - 12.2000
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