Lize-Mari Roets

Work History

IT Project Manager

Softsure (Badger Holdings Group)

George

11.2020 - Current

Developed project management roadmap to define project objectives, timelines and milestones.
Outlined work plans, determined resources, wrote timelines, and generated initial budgets as part of project scope determination.
Led technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations.
Led and managed staff of 6 team members engaged in administering complex IT Software development.
Developed project plans identifying key issues, approaches and performance metrics.
Oversaw planning, application development, verification and risks involved in software projects.
Developed, maintained and updated information, policies, standards and guidelines.
Managed all communications between clients, stakeholders and in-house software development team.
Managed various IT projects to meet deadlines and customer requirements.
Communicated project updates to stakeholders at all levels.
Monitored and tracked project progress to support timely completion.
Coordinated development, testing and release of complete suite of web-based software offerings.
Streamlined tasks in effort to provide easier and more efficient workflows for peers and colleagues.
Resolved issues immediately ensuring project deliverables were not negatively impacted.
Evaluated, assessed and recommended software products that would meet project requirements.
Developed and introduced IT strategies to improve operational efficiency.
Generated reports for IT project progress and performance.
Implemented best practices to drive quality IT project delivery.
Wrote, updated and maintained project documentation.
Created and implemented contingency plans to address potential risks.
Designed technical upgrade paths, incorporating requested functionality and performance enhancements.
Assessed operant systems for efficiency and functionality, providing written suggestions on enhancements needed to meet operational goals.
Researched and acquired new hardware to maximize system functionality and meet required performance metrics.
Cross-trained existing PM's to maximize team agility and performance.
Mentored new PM hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.

Project Manager

BCX

Pretoria

09.2011 - 10.2020

Managed Projects for VPNs, firewalls and anti-malware solutions.
Manage Projects for Windows Upgrades from 10 to 11
Manage migrations of email from Lotus Notes to Office
Manage Transition projects for Service Desk and Monitoring
Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for small to large projects.
Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage 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.
Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.

Project Manager, PMO

Exponant

Pretoria

04.2010 - 09.2011

Facilitate workshops between client and Business Analyst for new requirements
Developed project management roadmap to define project objectives, timelines and milestones.
Outlined work plans, determined resources, wrote timelines, and generated initial budgets as part of project scope determination.
Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
Project Management on software related projects (Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitor & Controlling & Closure)
Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
Assisting with testing of applications

Project Manager

Sanlam Sky (Alfinanz)

Johannesburg

10.2008 - 03.2010

Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
Managed projects from procurement to commission.
Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for small to large projects.
Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.

Project Administrator

UTi Global IT (DSV)

Pretoria

01.2008 - 09.2008

Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs, and knowledge of individual team members.
Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
Executed on-time, under-budget project management on complex financial issues for senior leadership.
Optimized productivity by managing employee schedules, payroll operations and inventory transactions.
Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
Communicated with stakeholders on job milestones.
Managed projects from procurement to commission.
Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.

Senior Project Administrator

BCX

Johannesburg

04.2000 - 12.2007

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.
Managed projects from procurement to commission.
Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs, and knowledge of individual team members.
Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
Overseeing daily office operations, supervising, mentoring and training personnel
Liaising with management, personnel, vendors and other key stakeholders to build strong working relationships
Financial management of vendor invoices and payments
Producing various reports, presentations, analyses, correspondence and project documentation
Creating project office templates, and developing effective processes and controls

Summary

Overview

Work History

IT Project Manager

Project Manager

Project Manager, PMO

Project Manager

Project Administrator

Senior Project Administrator

Education

Trade Certificate - Project Management Professional (PMP)

Certificate - AgilePM Foundation

Certificate - PRINCE2 Foundation

Certificate - Scrum Fundamentals

No Degree - Generative AI Overview For Project Managers

Certificate - Power Automate

Certificates - Project Management

Certificates - Tools

Skills

Timeline

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