Kivani Naude
Head Strategic Initiatives
Johannesburg
Summary
I am a highly skilled professional with exceptional leadership focus on strategy research and development and project change management. I have 17+ years’ experience in Project Management and 10 years’ experience as a Senior Manager / Head in the banking industry. Excellent at influencing decisions at all levels. I am skilled at identifying new business opportunities, cultivating, and maintaining relationships with executive business partners and key stakeholders, as well as spearheading effective project change management, governance, business analysis residing from the Strategy and IT Business units
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Oxford Strategic Management Executive Programme Assessor
2U Academic
South Africa
06.2023 - Current
- Part time assessing and grading of assignments to participants of the programme to provide guidance and feedback for improvement and progress.
Head of Strategic Initiatives
NEDBANK LTD
South Africa
05.2021 - Current
- Preparation, strategize and deliver on 3 year plans/roadmaps, governance and mobilising limited resources to deliver portfolio with notable cost savings
- Strategic Communications and Events executed over and above planned commitments using key skills within the business, focusing on cost savings and enhanced Employee experience
- Assess and Deliver key Change Management projects within the business
- Identify new innovative solutions and digitize Business Operations using latest technologies
- Service Excellence Champion for the BU.
- Enable and drive teams on CSIR Community Building initiatives
- Continuous mentoring and coaching of individuals.in the project and portfolio management discipline.
Senior Manager
NEDBANK LTD
South Africa
03.2017 - 03.2021
- Manage core strategy development, large scale implementation, process optimisation, change management to improve business processes and facilitate solution delivery for Homeloans Risk and Compliance/Transform portfolio
- Work with management team to develop strategies to advance company goals and streamline business practices
- Monitored key metrics, analysed data, and lead teams in an effort to transform business, maintain compliance status and align to regulatory requirements
Portfolio Manager
NEDBANK LTD
South Africa
04.2013 - 02.2017
- Strategically aligned, planned and prioritised projects, programmes, small to medium enhancements and quick solutions for maximum value and opportunity to deliver across Forex, Investments and Transactional products
- Negotiated and collaborated with decision makers and decision influencers to help achieve organisational goals.
Project Manager
NEDBANK LTD
South Africa
07.2010 - 03.2013
- Successfully monitored, controlled, planned and led the end to end delivery of innovative projects which included new product launches, client services, operational optimisation and system functionality in Investments and transactional products and Group-wide product pricing.
Project Manager - Engineering Processes & Systems
PEBBLE BED MODULAR REACTORS (PTY) LTD
South Africa
09.2008 - 06.2010
- Planned, monitored and controlled internal projects which included in-house development and customisation of Engineering Software for business units
- Actively opened communication channels successfully within the project and ensured proper communication of all progress, issues, risk and problem areas identified within the projects to higher levels of management
- Conducted needs analysis and communicated programme requirements to relevant stakeholders
- Identified all cost, scheduled and deliverable risks which included analysing risks; formulated risk abatement strategies and plans and implemented abatement strategies and plans
- Reported accurately, timely and adequately on all project activities, deliverables, schedules cost and risks
- Prepared and presented project documentation and supporting presentations to project stakeholders and interested parties
- Planned and prioritised, in conjunction with project team, multiple projects and the associated delivery plans.
Project Manager & Business Continuity Consultant (Assistant Role)
NRG CONSULTING
South Africa
12.2006 - 08.2008
- Consultant Project manager at clients location.
- Planned and designated project resources, deliverables, risk analysis & mitigation, prepared budgets, monitored progress, and kept stakeholders informed.
Education
Certification - Behavioral Sciences
University of Cape Town
Behavioural Economics12.2023
Master Of Business Administration - Portfolio Management
Regenesys Business School
Sandton, Gauteng04.2016
Bachelor Of Commerce - Finance And Information Technology
University of KZN
Durban, Kwa Zulu Natal12.2006
Skills
Adept at Evaluating and Analysing Project Scope Requirements, Communications, Programme Oversight, Conducting Needs Analysis and Process Improvements
Business and Financial Acumen
Lead, Direct, Assist and Support Teams
Excellent Quantitative Skills with a Successful Track Record of Goal-Setting and Achievements vs Measures
Skilled at Corporate Governance, Analysis, and Attention to Detail
Supporting Business Strategy and Cost Control
Project Management, Milestones and Resource Allocation
Business and System Process Analysis
Managing Design, Development, and Implementation of Strategy and Risk Management
Driving Transformation and Change Management
Portfolio Management, Prioritisation, Planning and Benefit Tracking
Project & Portfolio management
Self-motivated and passionate
Research and Idea Generation
Confidentiality and excellent work ethics
Excellent with planning and organising
Customer focus and responsiveness
MS Word
MS Excel
MS PowerPoint
MS Outlook
MS Office Project Server
Educationcertificates
- Behavioural Economics Certificate, University of Cape Town, 2020
- Product Owner Certification, Agile Project Management, 2015
- MBA Degree, Regenesys Business School, 2011/13
- Management of Portfolios, Managing Successful Programmes, Snaptech, 2010
- Prince 2 Certification, Pink Elephant, 2006
- B.Com Information Systems and Technology, Finance, University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2002
- National Senior Certificate, Mountview Secondary School
Country
South Africa
Id
850301 0237 084
Eestatus
Indian
Personal Information
- Dependents: 3
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
- Marital Status: Married
References
- Nedbank Ltd, Hitesh Lutchman, CVM Strategy, +27 82 998 0047
- Nedbank Ltd, Kolleen Naik, Previous Line Manager, Client Engagement, +27 82 312 2917
- Nedbank Ltd, Lindelwa Ntombela, CVM HRBP, +27 82 691 0669
Timeline
Oxford Strategic Management Executive Programme Assessor
2U Academic
06.2023 - Current
Head of Strategic Initiatives
NEDBANK LTD
05.2021 - Current
Senior Manager
NEDBANK LTD
03.2017 - 03.2021
Portfolio Manager
NEDBANK LTD
04.2013 - 02.2017
Project Manager
NEDBANK LTD
07.2010 - 03.2013
Project Manager - Engineering Processes & Systems
PEBBLE BED MODULAR REACTORS (PTY) LTD
09.2008 - 06.2010
Project Manager & Business Continuity Consultant (Assistant Role)
NRG CONSULTING
12.2006 - 08.2008
Certification - Behavioral Sciences
University of Cape Town
Master Of Business Administration - Portfolio Management
Regenesys Business School
Bachelor Of Commerce - Finance And Information Technology
University of KZN