Letlhogonolo Nkgatlhe
Project Manager
Midrand
Summary
IT Program & Project Manager PRINCE2 Certified
IT Program and Project Manager with 9 Years’ experience working in versatile and challenging roles providing bespoke solutions to organizations in the mobile telecommunications, information technology, financial services and military sectors. Currently, I am a Project Manager at Vodacom (three6five) where I am responsible for the deployment of MPLS/VPN and SD WAN solutions for multinational corporations, public sector and small and medium enterprises. I started out in 2011 as a Project Administrator at SANDF. I grew along industry ranks becoming a Consulting office Manager at DIB Solutions, Broker Support Consultant at FSP Solutions and Project Coordinator at Vodacom. This career progression based on merit is illustrative of my continuous philosophy. Solid experience in program, project management and business intelligence analysis for both business process, systems, data and change management. Good knowledge and experience in Full Life Cycle Project Management, Project Portfolio Management, PRINCE II, Transformation Programs and Enterprise Architecture.
To utilise my acumen and experience in enhancing shareholder value. Seasoned IT Project Manager lends unique oversight for critical info technology programs. Resourceful, tech-savvy approach honed over more than 8 years toward handling complex hardware and software installations. Offers insight into IT equipment planning, installation, troubleshooting and maintenance. Provides expert navigation to avoid risk associated with cost, allocation, and technical considerations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Project Manager
Vodacom (three6five)
1 2018 - Current
- Coordinate all project activities among vendors, sub-contractors, business owners, stakeholders, and various support, technical infrastructure, and application teams
- Oversee the deployment of Cisco Hosted PBX, Video Collaboration, APN/GSM Mobile services, VSAT, Diginet, Fibre, and Microwave access links/circuits
- Measure and monitor progress at defined points to ensure projects are delivered to specification, on time, and within budget
- Prepare and implement monthly overall and progress reports covering all aspects of the project life cycle for Executive Management and the Project Steering Committee
- Engage strategically with internal and external stakeholders, managing the end-to-end delivery lifecycle of projects, including day-to-day management, staff development, and coaching
- Manage the deployment of MPLS/VPN and SD-WAN solutions for multinational corporations, the public sector, and small and medium enterprises
- Integrate project work by interfacing and liaising with all relevant groups and divisions within Vodacom.
Project coordinator
Vodacom (Jurumani Solutions)
02.2017 - 02.2018
- Manage projects and program related activities and dependencies as part of the project phase
- Recording and managing project issues and escalate where necessary
- Setting up and taking up minutes of all cross functional and one on one meetings
- Liaise with internal and external customers regarding termination of services and recovery of equipment
- Facilitate, Monitor and manage cross functional activities and processes
- Compile and submit weekly and monthly project and program reports
- Management of risks Issues, quality, escalations and dependency management across projects and programs.
Broker Support Consultant
FSP Solutions
08.2013 - 08.2016
- Provide education, product advice, sales support process, support and manage new business requirements
- Do product comparison intervention between FSP Solutions and competitors and sensitize brokers regarding FSP Solutions product features
- Facilitate business partnerships between brokers, broker consultants and FSP Solutions
- Build and maintain relationships with intermediaries through virtual mediums and internal stakeholders
- Manage the new business and myriad system quotation services – including all administration and data capturing requirements as well as outbound documents to brokers/clients and ensure pending quotes are pursued and finalized/converted
- Work in close partnership with the business development analyst to monitor and track performance of sales activities in support of the sales value chain
- Ensure that all brokers and client queries are resolved within agreed SLA timelines.
Consulting office Manager
DIB Solutions Johannesburg
05.2014 - 10.2015
- Assisting the Managing Director with all administrative duties, attending meetings on behalf of the MD in his absence
- Coordinate all paperwork and meet all deadlines for exhibitions
- General office administration
- Project management
- Stationary & Office equipment sourcing, ordering & management
- Develop and maintain an efficient filing system.
Project Administrator
SANDF
07.2011 - 06.2013
- Electro-medical support during deployment within the framework of LCM as the level of competency
- Assist until deemed competent in the completion of all documentation for obsolete and out of support equipment
- Planning & scheduling of resources for a group of projects
- Identification and securing of additional works
- Prepare project plan, making sure that deadlines are met in a project.
Semi-Skilled Fitter
RSC, Rustenburg
01.2011 - 06.2011
Education
MBA - General MBA
REGENT Business School
Durban, South Africa 04.2001 -
PGD Project Management -
REGENT
Durban, South Africa09.2023
Advance Diploma in Business Management - undefined
MANCOSA
National Diploma Computer Application - Computer Application
Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology
Midrand, South Africa11.2017
National Certificate, Business Analysis - undefined
Jurumani Learnership
NQF 5 Advance Project Management - undefined
University of South Africa
Certificate in Project Administration - undefined
AOY
Certificate in Practical Project Management - undefined
PM Academy
NQF 4 National Certificate Fitting & Turning - undefined
ORBIT FET
Skills
Business Management
Cell
- 078 013 2869
- 073 987 5794
Drivers license
Code B
Further training and development
- 2014 ITIL
- 2014 PRINCE2
- 2014 Agile
- 2012 Basic Logistics, SANDF
- 2011 Military Training, SANDF
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 08/14/88
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
Personality Traits
- Resilient & tenacious
- Innovator, strategist & mentor
- Technical orientation
- Entrepreneurial mind-set & approach
- Change leader
Timeline
Project coordinator
Vodacom (Jurumani Solutions)
02.2017 - 02.2018
Consulting office Manager
DIB Solutions Johannesburg
05.2014 - 10.2015
Broker Support Consultant
FSP Solutions
08.2013 - 08.2016
Project Administrator
SANDF
07.2011 - 06.2013
Semi-Skilled Fitter
RSC, Rustenburg
01.2011 - 06.2011
MBA - General MBA
REGENT Business School
04.2001 -
IT Project Manager
Vodacom (three6five)
1 2018 - Current
PGD Project Management -
REGENT
Advance Diploma in Business Management - undefined
MANCOSA
National Diploma Computer Application - Computer Application
Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology
National Certificate, Business Analysis - undefined
Jurumani Learnership
NQF 5 Advance Project Management - undefined
University of South Africa
Certificate in Project Administration - undefined
AOY
Certificate in Practical Project Management - undefined
PM Academy
NQF 4 National Certificate Fitting & Turning - undefined
ORBIT FET
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