JOSHUA JAMES PIKE
Project Management Professional
1210/594 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne, VIC
Summary
Dear Hiring Manager,
I'm excited to be applying for the Project Manager position at your company. As someone with an eye for detail and impulse for organization, I thrive on keeping projects running smoothly from kickoff through to closeout phases. I'm eager for the opportunity to use my talents and experience to meet and exceed the expectations of your company vision and goals tin development.
During my previous role as a Project manager, I worked on many of the company's critical projects, of which, were done for our major clients Total Energies, BP, Transnet, Engen, and Astron Energy. When an external issue derailed a crucial project milestone, I developed an all-team triage system to ensure other project sprints could continue moving forward. As a result, the updated system went live within five days of the original planned launch - an effort the CEO praised as "heroic and unprecedented." I earned specific recognition for my ability to effectively delegate and keep myself and my teammates calm under pressure.
My experience working with cross-functional, international teams has taught me the importance of building trusted relationships and inspiring a shared project vision. I can bring real-world experience in developing successful project plans, communicating expectations clearly, and encouraging team enthusiasm, even in the late stages of the project cycle.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I'm looking forward to learning more about the Project Manager position and about your company's culture and processes. I believe my skills as a Project Manager will be a significant asset for your team's current and future needs. I am committed to continuing to grow as a leader and applying my talents to assist your company in development and future growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Manager
Umbono Projects Ltd
South Africa (Nation-Wide)
02.2014 - Current
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
Contractor
Total Energies
East London
01.2015 - Current
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- identified the plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
- Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
Contractor
Engen Petroleum
East London
01.2015 - Current
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
- Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
Contractor
Transnet National Ports Authority
East London
01.2016 - Current
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
- Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
Contractor
Astron Energy
East London
01.2017 - Current
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
- Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Implemented changes requested by designers, owners, or inspectors to conform to specifications or updated demands.
- Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Hired and oversaw subcontractors to meet project needs.
- Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule, and applicable building codes.
- Performed regular inspections of job sites to verify staff and subcontractor observance of important safety protocols.
- Designed and implemented new features and enhancements to improve existing applications.
- Generated detailed reports to highlight product performance and usage metrics.
- Utilized HTML, CSS and JavaScript programs to create customized websites, enhancing features and aesthetics.
- Analyzed user feedback to gather input and identify areas required for improvement.
- Created wireframes and mockups to connect information structure of site and present design ideas to clients.
- Trained new team members to apply best coding best practices and proper use of development tools.
- Negotiated fees and contracts to reach mutually beneficial agreements with clients.
- Researched and identified innovative solutions to acquire resources and meet customer needs.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma [NQF8] - Business Management And Administration
Management College of South Africa
Durban 01.2019 - 05.2023
Project Management Professional - Project Management
Project Management Institute
USA 06.2022 - 02.2023
Professional Certificate of Competency - Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Institute of Technology
Australia 03.2022 - 11.2022
Professional Certificate - Competent Person in Pressure Vessels
South African Institute of Welding
Cape Town 02.2021 - 09.2021
Skills
Teambuilding & Leadership
Timeline
Project Management Professional - Project Management
Project Management Institute
06.2022 - 02.2023
Professional Certificate of Competency - Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Institute of Technology
03.2022 - 11.2022
Professional Certificate - Competent Person in Pressure Vessels
South African Institute of Welding
02.2021 - 09.2021
Post Graduate Diploma [NQF8] - Business Management And Administration
Management College of South Africa
01.2019 - 05.2023
Contractor
Astron Energy
01.2017 - Current
Contractor
Transnet National Ports Authority
01.2016 - Current
Contractor
Total Energies
01.2015 - Current
Contractor
Engen Petroleum
01.2015 - Current
Project Manager
Umbono Projects Ltd
02.2014 - Current
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