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Miyelani Glen Mashaba

Project Manager
Johannesburg

Summary

Accomplished Project Manager with a proven track record at Bombardier Transportation, adept in project planning, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration. Excelled in driving projects to completion, enhancing operational efficiency by 30%, and fostering stakeholder communications. Skilled in PMP and team leadership, consistently delivering projects that meet rigorous compliance and quality standards.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager

GMP
11.2018 - Current
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Control regional subcontractors and site engineers, oversee on-site operations in the assigned area of the managed service project, and be accountable for customer satisfaction, operations in the area, and the caliber of service provided by local CMs, PMs, and FMs.
  • Be in charge of medium-complex O&M management operations (FM field maintenance, NOC/GNOC/TAC Technical Assistance Center, GTAC, etc.)

Project Manager

Bombardier Transportation Manufacture of Rolling Stock
07.2017 - 11.2018
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Responsible for the preparation of external and internal audits as Gate Reviews
  • The PM updates relevant project documentation, maintains all Project databases up to date (LN based databases and MS SP based databases).
  • Responsible for leading and managing the Technical Open Items List (TOIL) with ENG and Quality.
  • Take accountability for Cost, Quality and Customer Satisfaction. Enhance the effectiveness and quality of O&M management to produce outstanding outcomes.
  • Responsible for leading and managing the Transnet Freight Rail Issues List with TFR PM and BT ENG and Quality
  • Responsible for managing and compiling the Monthly Operations Report and BT Business Reviews to be reported to the Presidency.
  • Responsible for developing & managing the communication cycle between project core team, customer and all project stakeholders, as described in the project management plan including Weekly Meeting Minutes, Weekly Reports, Monthly Schedule meetings, Schedule Meetings, BT Business Review, Layer 1 & 2 Reviews
  • It is the responsibility of the Project Manager to see that the project follows and complies with all internal governance and projects.
  • The Project Manager will support the Project Core Team and the Project Director in all PM tasks within BTSA.
  • Develop & manage the communication cycle between project/program core team, customer and all project/program stakeholders, as described in the project/program management plan. Including Weekly Meeting Minutes, Weekly Reports, Monthly MOR, Monthly Schedule meetings, Schedule meetings, BT Business Review, Layer 1 & 2 Reviews Management processes.
  • The Project Manager will support the Project Director to review the effort of the Project Core Team members and to give directives related to the project execution; to define and secure the support of the business partners and extended project team.
  • The Project Manager will be responsible to have all project KPI up to date and prepare internal reporting documents.
  • The PM maintains & assists PM with preparation of Weekly Project Update accurately and on time.
  • The PM maintains and updates Purchasing Schedule.

Assistant Project Manager

VH Fibre Optics
06.2016 - 06.2017
  • Managed subcontractor relationships effectively to ensure quality workmanship within deadlines and budgets.
  • Responsible for managing and monitoring performance of subcontractors.
  • Ensure a comprehensive site kick off.
  • Monitor all site resource (labour, machinery, materials, etc.) allocations daily compared to what was agreed with subcontractor.
  • Reporting daily to the Project Manager on the progress of work on managed sites.
  • Ensure that subcontractors have all statutory requirements.
  • Ensure that specifications are adhered to and the quality is maintained.
  • Ensure that actuals and paperwork are completed and submitted on time for invoicing.
  • Submitting site registers daily.

Project Quality Manager

CMC Ravenna
01.2016 - 06.2016
  • Identified areas requiring process enhancements through analysis of current state functions.
  • Led cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget constraints.
  • Developed comprehensive risk mitigation plans to minimize potential impacts on project outcomes and timelines.
  • Spearheaded strategic initiatives aimed at reducing bottlenecks, increasing efficiency, and improving overall project quality.
  • Responsible for Reading and Interpreting Materials, such as Work Orders, Inspection Manuals and Blueprints to Determine Inspection and Test Procedures.
  • Responsible Completion of Necessary Procedures to Satisfy Licensing Requirements and Indicating Concurrence with Acceptance or Rejection.
  • Responsible for Investigations of Code Compliance Complaints and Resolving or referring of Complaints to Appropriate Staff.
  • Responsible for Cleaning and Maintaining Test Equipment and
    Instruments to ensure proper Functioning.
  • Responsible for Testing and Taking of Measurements of Finished
    Products, Components, or Assemblies for Functioning Operations,
    Accuracy or Assembly to Verify Adherence to Functional Specifications.
  • Responsible for Inspecting Materials, Products and Work in Progress for Conformance to Specifications and Adjusting Process or Assembly Equipment to Meet Standards.
  • Responsible for Examining Instrumentations, Valves and Fittings for Defects such as Cracks, Corrosion and Leaks.
  • Confers with Vendors and Others Regarding Inspection Results, Recommends Corrective Procedures and Compiles Reports of Results, Recommendations and Needed Repairs.
  • Conducts Site Observation Surveys and Prepares Field Reports on the Status of Projects and Completion of Projects with Respect to Compliance to the Plans and Specifications.

Sales and Project Engineer

Metalplus
01.2015 - 12.2015
  • Boosted sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
  • Established long-lasting relationships with key stakeholders in various industries, leading to ongoing collaboration opportunities.
  • Identified new business opportunities through market research and networking events.
  • Responsible for the Development and Delivery of Service Demonstrations.
  • Responsible for Representing Services to Customers and Conveying Customer Requirements to Production Teams.
  • Preparing Quotations for Services to be rendered.
  • Recording Orders into the System Including Costing.
  • Periodical Evaluation of Customer Satisfaction.
  • Evaluation of Subcontractor, Issuing of Projects to Contractors and Specifying the Services to be performed by the Subcontractors.

MIB Designer

Powertech Transformers
01.2014 - 12.2014
  • Developed design deliverables that elevated, differentiated, and functioned on-brand and on-strategy.
  • Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
  • Created compelling visual presentations to effectively communicate complex ideas to clients and stakeholders.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive library of design assets for easy access and reuse.
  • Formulate Design and Layout of Motor Drive, Wiring Table, Schematic Drawings for Transformer MIB.
  • Create Engineering Documents Using Micro Station 95 with Support from Senior Staff.
  • Review Drawings for Omissions, Errors, Overall Quality, Content
    Accuracy, Compliance with Customer Standards and Codes.
  • Review Product Submittals for Design Content (Shop Drawings), Specify action to be taken to Reach Specification Compliance.
  • Maintain Organised Project File Containing Drawings and Appropriate Reference Materials, etc.
  • Communicate Design Scope Changes with Managers and the Sales Unit.
  • Coordinating Bureau Functions within the Mechanical
  • Engineering Design Section and Ensuring that Production Documentations are Available.
  • Interact with Senior Materials planner/Material/Mechanical Designer to resolve material and BOM related problems;
  • Ensuring that Archived Information is retrieved and ensuring that Production Documentations are Correctly Distributed to Relevant Workstations.
  • Ensuring that Rating Plates are received and Issuing of Drawings.
  • Implement Changes in Workflow and Scope to Meet Expectations.

Maintenance and Welding Analyst

Sodecia Automotive
01.2013 - 12.2013
  • Identified and resolved problems through root cause analysis and research.
  • Performed system analysis, documentation, testing, implementation, and user support for platform transitions.
  • Enhanced team collaboration by providing clear communication of complex findings through visualizations and reports.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
  • Indirect Purchasing / Technical Buying for Entire Firm
  • Quality Control Techniques & Control Standard Operations.
  • Responsible for seeing through Maintenance and Service of Robotics, Stud Guns, etc.
  • Responsible for Inventory Systems for Incoming and Outgoing Stock.
  • Responsible for Action Planning, Preventive Maintenance Planning and Monitored Daily Maintenance Checklists.
  • Responsible for setting up Maintenance, Fault Finding Plans &
    Troubleshooting of Spot Weld Defects.
  • Implementing 5S & Good Housekeeping within Maintenance Unit.
  • Interpretation of Technical Drawings.
  • Responsible for Problem Investigations using i.e. Ishikawa Methods (incl. 5 Why’s) & 5PB.
  • Responsible for Setting Maintenance Schedules and Requirements.
  • Training of Staff, Procedures and Documentations.
  • Set and Maintained Stock Levels to Meet Company Requirements.
  • Responsible for Implementing Maintenance Instructions Techniques.
  • Responsible for Welding Parameter Verification.
  • Responsible for Carrying out Visual Aids for the Quality Departments.
  • Validated Alignments of Mechanical Systems.
  • Responsible for Validating the Quality of Welding Equipment.
  • Supervised Pry Bar None Destructive Testing Pre-and Post Production.

Education

Advanced Certificate - Project Management

University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
06.2015 - 11.2015

National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering, South Africa

Vaal University of Technology
Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
01.2010 - 01.2013

Skills

Project Management

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
XiTsonga
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
IsiZulu
Advanced (C1)
SeSotho
Upper intermediate (B2)
IxiXhosa
Intermediate (B1)
TshiVenda
Intermediate (B1)
SePedi
Intermediate (B1)
SeTswana
Elementary (A2)

Certification

PMP

Timeline

PMP

12-2024

Project Manager

GMP
11.2018 - Current

Project Manager

Bombardier Transportation Manufacture of Rolling Stock
07.2017 - 11.2018

Assistant Project Manager

VH Fibre Optics
06.2016 - 06.2017

Project Quality Manager

CMC Ravenna
01.2016 - 06.2016

Advanced Certificate - Project Management

University of Cape Town
06.2015 - 11.2015

Sales and Project Engineer

Metalplus
01.2015 - 12.2015

MIB Designer

Powertech Transformers
01.2014 - 12.2014

Maintenance and Welding Analyst

Sodecia Automotive
01.2013 - 12.2013

National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering, South Africa

Vaal University of Technology
01.2010 - 01.2013
Miyelani Glen MashabaProject Manager