Karli Thebe

Seasoned Senior Infrastructure Project / Programme Manager with a proven track record at Massmart, adept in leading large-scale data center migrations and streamlining operations. Excels in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional team leadership, achieving significant operational efficiencies and cost reductions. Skilled in MS Suite and conflict resolution, consistently delivering complex programs with precision and proactive problem-solving.

Extensive experience in managing multi-project programs and aligning them with organisational goals. Effective management and coordination with vendors and third-party providers to ensure seamless execution. Skilled in delivering large-scale programs, including data center consolidations, cybersecurity portfolios, IT migrations and GTM products.

Expertise in planning and executing data center migrations and consolidations, reducing costs and downtime. Network modernization and optimization to meet organizational IT needs. Cloud integration with platforms Azure and AWS to enhance scalability and performance.

• Led data center consolidation initiatives across five data centres , ensuring zero downtime and optimised infrastructure.
• Delivered critical cybersecurity portfolios in retail.
• Recovered troubled projects through being deployed as a 'sos project manager' services, aligning resources and timelines for on-schedule delivery.

MS Suite, PPO, Jira, SNOW, Confluence, Skilled in creating executive dashboards, detailed Steercom packs, and stakeholder communication plans to ensure transparency and strategic alignment.

I am a results-driven Senior Project & Programme Manager with over 17 years of experience across industries, including banking, retail, healthcare, consulting, IT systems, and infrastructure. I thrive under pressure and excel in diverse settings, managing complex projects such as data center migrations, legacy system replacements, and Go-To-Market (GTM) products. With a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver large-scale programs on time and within budget, I bring precision, accountability, and strategic focus to every project. As a seasoned professional, I specialize in change management, stakeholder engagement, and effective reporting, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and seamless project execution.