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Nomvula Mahlangu

Senior Project Manager
Pretoria

Summary

Dynamic Project Manager with over ten years of experience delivering complex projects and programs, specializing in infrastructure, ERP implementation, financial platform system integrations, and financial system migrations. Proven ability to manage and drive 3rd party project activities while ensuring adherence to Service Level Agreements. Engage in diverse stakeholders to align expectations and ensure successful project delivery.

Serve as the primary point of contact for governance across all programs. Adept at managing interdependencies among business processes, technology, operations, and organizational needs while contributing to the enhancement of project management methodologies, including Business Analysis, Change Management, and SDLC.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Project Manager

BCX
04.2017 - Current
  • Managed over 10 end-to-end ERP system implementation from requirements gathering to production as per the approved functional requirements specifications.
  • Prepare a detailed integrated project plan.
  • Drive full- life cycle software implementation projects, ensuring effective management of scope, time, quality and resources.
  • Prepare project charter and costs based on the requirements and submit to the client for approval
  • Monitor risks and risk register, resolve escalated issues, and ensure alignment on program objectives.
  • Manage project blockages and dependencies to ensure coordinated delivery and integration timelines are met.
  • Present program progress status to the Steering Committee.
  • Facilitate integration testing sessions to ensure that integrated modules and applications work together seamlessly and have optimal functionality.
  • Liaise with QA and UAT team to ensure robust testing of implemented systems until UAT sign off.
  • Drive collaboration across functional teams and relationships with departmental managers, vendors, development team, and end users to ensure the ERP system meets requirements and objectives.
  • Coordinate timelines for testing, system downtime process, production deployment and post go-live stabilization efforts before handover to client.
  • Ensure adherence to project management principles, standards and governance frameworks.

Financial Systems Migration Responsibilities:

  • Lead the end-to-end data migration deployments process for mid to large size municipalities ensuring client data is migrated from their legacy systems into their new systems correctly and completely.
  • Document the migration process and record all steps taken during the migration for future reference.
  • Work with the development team to facilitate the data conversion (ETL) process.
  • Facilitate end user training, UAT, sign-offs, and go live procedures to guarantee a seamless system transition.
  • Coordinate the system downtime and oversee all preproduction and go-live tasks and address teething issues post going live.
  • Obtain customer project sign off for completed deliverables as specified in the proposal.
  • Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines and milestones.
  • Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
  • Improved stakeholder communication by establishing regular update meetings and clear reporting channels, resulting in increased trust and partnership.
  • Negotiated conflicts within project teams to ensure smooth project execution and maintain high morale.
  • Streamlined project delivery timelines by implementing agile methodologies, significantly enhancing team productivity and client satisfaction.
  • Enhanced overall project success by conducting thorough post-project evaluations and incorporating lessons learned into future efforts.
  • Effectively managed scope creep by establishing clear boundaries on requested changes while keeping projects aligned with original objectives and budgets.
  • Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.


Enterprise Access Services Regional Project Manager

Vodacom SA
01.2016 - 03.2017
  • Manage the planning and implementation of the end-to-end of Fibre builds and Microwave link installations for Vodacom clients in Eastern Cape, Western Cape, and Gauteng under strict timelines from feasibility to handover.
  • Arrange for a feasibility assessment for either Microwave or Fibre link.
  • Serve as a point of contact between Microwave technicians, customers and third-party vendors to resolve queries, address problems with installations, equipment or any delay experienced.
  • Ensure Line of Sight, Site, construction and link configuration documentation is provided.
  • Ensure site access is granted and provided by customer or their representative
  • Manage and coordinate internal and external multi-disciplinary efforts of all parties involved in the builds.
  • Assign and oversaw 3rd parties for site surveys based on feasibility reports.
  • Enforce Health and Safety Requirements that needs to be fulfilled at site level and make sure that all Vodacom Corporate and HSE Requirements are met by Contractors.
  • Provides final closeout package, as-built, for each completed microwave link installation.
  • Manage internal team to provision layer and activate layer 1, 2 and 3 services before soaking.
  • Manage Wayleaves, Mast and Landlord approval before any Fibre/Microwave build can take place.
  • Arrange for Quality control and sign off by the customer on each installation, or project.
  • Liaise with Field MW technicians to make sure they are following company safety policies and returning any unused equipment to stores.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to ensure timely project completion and optimal resource utilization.
  • Balanced competing priorities effectively, successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously within tight deadlines and budget constraints.
  • Maintained meticulous documentation throughout project' s lifecycle, ensuring accurate record-keeping and ease of future reference when needed.
  • Conducted regular status updates with key stakeholders to maintain transparency and ensure alignment on project goals.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans that clearly outlined objectives, timelines, and milestones for all team members.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
  • Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.

Project Manager

TASIMA (Transport Systems Information Management)
08.2011 - 12.2015
  • Roll out eNatis software to 50 Limpopo post offices for the Department of Transport.
  • Serve as a single point of contact for governance, risk escalation, alternative solutions, and project problems.
  • Arranged hardware and labour requirements for the project to guarantee its successful execution. Following the requirements, engage stakeholders to confirm the project's scope.
  • Verify that site approvals align with the project timeline.
  • Hold meetings with the delivery team and clients to address change control, daily progress updates, challenges experienced by the team on site etc.
  • Assure timely completion of projects by giving the client critical information about upcoming deliverables.
  • Replacement of Network Rollout Upgrade Project Responsibilities:
  • Managed network upgrades and replacements, including PCs, printers, switches, routers, and networking equipment. Test connectivity and decommission old hardware.
  • Compile hardware and software requirements report for the upgrade and send it to the client
  • Facilitated a site assessment of network equipment needs for each driving license testing centres (DLTC).
  • Managed network team, including client site visits, infrastructure installation, and departmental planning.
  • Work with the client to define the project scope.
  • Outline the new network's limitations, goals, and objectives, as well as measures to meet stakeholder expectations.
  • Collaborated with Department of Transport personnel on project implementation, progress, administration, reporting, and accounting as needed.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
  • Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
  • Effectively managed scope creep by establishing clear boundaries on requested changes while keeping projects aligned with original objectives and budgets.
  • Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
  • Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
  • Improved client relationships, consistently meeting or exceeding project expectations and maintaining open lines of communication.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.

Education

Postgrad Dpl - Digital Business

University of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg
01.2023

Leadership Essential - Organizational Leadership

PM Ideas
Online
01.2023

APMG International - Project Management

Agile Foundation
Online
01.2021

Postgrad Dpl - Project and Programme Management

Cranefield Programme And Project Management
Midrand
01.2010

Advanced Dpl - Project Management

Cranefield Programme And Project Management
Midrand
01.2008

Skills

  • Agile

  • PMBOK

  • SDLC

  • ITIL v4

Multitasking Abilities

Organizational skills

Customer expectations management

Negotiation

Budgeting and forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Project scope analysis

Change control processes

Client relationship management

Timeline

Senior Project Manager

BCX
04.2017 - Current

Enterprise Access Services Regional Project Manager

Vodacom SA
01.2016 - 03.2017

Project Manager

TASIMA (Transport Systems Information Management)
08.2011 - 12.2015

Postgrad Dpl - Digital Business

University of Witwatersrand

Leadership Essential - Organizational Leadership

PM Ideas

APMG International - Project Management

Agile Foundation

Postgrad Dpl - Project and Programme Management

Cranefield Programme And Project Management

Advanced Dpl - Project Management

Cranefield Programme And Project Management
Nomvula MahlanguSenior Project Manager