Neil Barnard
Senior Project Manager
Johannesburg,Gauteng
Summary
With fourteen years experience in the project management space, and ten years being a project manager, has allowed me to demonstrate a proven track record of managing highly complex projects from inception to completion, both in the public and private sectors.
The size and complexity of projects has allowed me to work in multiple business disciplines using different tools, with different technologies and standards ranging from ERP systems, bespoke software development, infrastructure including civil elements, cyber security, APIs, PCIDSS, ISO 27000 & 29000, ITIL v4, ISA/IEC62443 etc.
Identifying the best fit for purpose project methodology, adapting to suite the business approach, allowing the management of large cross-functional teams in different geo locations, languages and timezones.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Project Manager
NTT - AngloGold Ashanti
Johannesburg
09.2023 - Current
- Senior Project Manager and Steerco Member
- Overseeing a program comprised of 14 projects consisting of: Firewalls & Network hardening, DR & BCP of critical mining systems, Access and Privileged Access Management, Develop & implement Operational Technology Governance and Standards, Deployment of a ticket management system to operations, In Vehicle monitoring Systems (collision & vitiate), SAP payroll, change management of the before mentioned etc.
- Managing a team of 11: Solution Architect, Change Officer, Project Coordinator, Project Governance Officer, Compliance Officer, Operational Specialist, Network Specialist, and three Project Managers.
- Infrastructure projects included Access Control list Audits and remediation, firewall implementation, separation of Operational Technology (OT) from IT, consolidation of Monitoring tools for SCADAs, deployment of an Access and Privileged Access Management tool, and rollout of a ticket management system to mining operations
- Governance projects consisted of commercial consolidation of OT applications and standardization of platforms, operations application audit, functional technical governance of OT applications, and operational standards and controls review and update for the above-mentioned infrastructure projects
- Tactical projects include monitoring and data management of tailings walls, implementation of performance monitoring tools for ESG scoring (Environmental, Social, and Governance scorecard), and Tenant Management solutions
Software Delivery Manager
NTT - Britehouse - Multichoice
Johannesburg
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Implementation of a Customer Access and Identity Management solution integrated with SalesForce CRM and various financial tools for all Multichoice business entities allowing a single sign-on unified customer profile for over 52 000 000 users.
- Managing a team consisting of two Agile developer teams including scrum master, Product Owner, and Solution Architect.
Project Manager
NTT - ViaMedia
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Ground up rebuild of the MVNO gamification engine, rewards provisioning platform, reporting, UX & UI for the 2021 Summer Campaigns.
- Fulfilled both the Product Owner & Scrum Master roles, managing JavaScript, Java, NoteJS, HTML Agile developer team of 8.
- Oversee solution planning, sprint backlog grooming, project planning, resource allocation, outline systematic software release, and define performance metrics, lead daily stand-ups and retrospectives.
- Coordination between the business development unit and developers to manage new business pipeline and client relationship management.
Project Manager
Kuba Pay (Vix Questek & Vix Technologies)
08.2016 - 01.2021
- Project Manager and Steerco Member
- Spearheaded multiple major Advanced Public Transport Management System (APTMS) projects for the Limpopo Department of Transport (government subsidized), Tshwane Municipality (Are Yeng rapid transport), Ethekwini Municipality (Go Durban) and Gautrain back office.
- The project team consisted of a in vehicle hardware team, back office team, telemetry team, civil engineers, software developers, maintenance teams etc.
- The various projects consisted of building of new stations, implementing of Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERPs), custom developed fare evasion systems, vehicle tracking, advanced analytics, websites etc. with all solutions required to adhere to PSIDSS standards and certification.
- Formed part of R&D and tender teams, successfully developed a taxi solution and was awarded the pilot.
Project Manager
Kerridge Commercial Systems
02.2015 - 07.2016
- At any time oversee end to end project management of 4 to 6 medium sized projects (100 to 1000 users) with an average team size of 6 consultants.
- Clients and solutions provided were for businesses in the FMCG (retail) and manufacturing industries with legacy systems requiring data clean-up and restructure.
- Projects consisted of documenting flows, drafting of new standard operating procedures, access management, integration with pay roll, banks, training, and support.
Compliance Officer / Junior Project Manager
Traffic Management Technologies
01.2010 - 12.2014
- Formed part of the PMO contract management team and guided by FIDIC (Gold, Green & Red) and NEC contract frameworks, ensured contractual compliance, quality assurance and KPI management.
- Review and approve monthly progress claims, documentation management and contractor's formal correspondence.
- Managed changes to contract, DABs (Dispute Adjudication Boards), tender adherence to PPPFMA (Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 2000), vendor management etc.
- Managed multiple smaller projects ranging from R20m to R252m such as building fit-outs, ERP system implementations, high pursuit vehicles, mobile payment stations etc.
- Formed part of change team moving a solution from implementation, to commissioning, handover to operations and ongoing maintenance and support.
Education
Certificate - Project Management Professional - in Progress
Project Management Institute
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Certificate - SAFe
NTT
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Certificate - Prince 2
Stratsure
Pretoria, South Africa 04.2001 -
Certificate - FIDIC Contract Management
Alusani
Johannesburg 04.2001 -
Bcom Management Sciences - Business Management And Economics
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch, South Africa 01.2007 - 01.2010
Small Business Management & Entrepreneurship Diploma - undefined
Cape College
Matric Certificate -
Swellendam High School
Swellendam, South AfricaSkills
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Contract Management
- Financial Management
- Change Management
- Agile Methodologies
- Team Leadership
- Communication
Certification
PMP, in progress
Projects Awards
- Multichoice - Customer Access and Identity Management
- Cell C - Gamification and engagement platform
- Vodacom - Gamification and engagement platform
- Tshwane Municipality - Tshwane Are Yeng BRT
- Johannesburg Municipality - Ria Via BRT
- SANTACO - SA Taxi solution
- Limpopo Department of Transport - Cashless collections, operations management and vehicle tracking
- Mass Mart - ERP
- SANRAL - eToll
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
NTT - AngloGold Ashanti
09.2023 - Current
Software Delivery Manager
NTT - Britehouse - Multichoice
02.2022 - 08.2023
Project Manager
NTT - ViaMedia
03.2021 - 12.2021
Project Manager
Kuba Pay (Vix Questek & Vix Technologies)
08.2016 - 01.2021
Project Manager
Kerridge Commercial Systems
02.2015 - 07.2016
Compliance Officer / Junior Project Manager
Traffic Management Technologies
01.2010 - 12.2014
Bcom Management Sciences - Business Management And Economics
Stellenbosch University
01.2007 - 01.2010
Certificate - Project Management Professional - in Progress
Project Management Institute
04.2001 -
Certificate - SAFe
NTT
04.2001 -
Certificate - Prince 2
Stratsure
04.2001 -
Certificate - FIDIC Contract Management
Alusani
04.2001 -
Small Business Management & Entrepreneurship Diploma - undefined
Cape College
Matric Certificate -
Swellendam High School
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