Raymond Stevens
Senior Project Manager
Lephalale, Tshwane
Summary
Experienced Senior Project Manager gifted at meeting tight deadlines, driving business opportunities and working well in team-based environments. Engaging and personable to manage key milestones and deliver exemplary customer service. Excellent client oversight and issue resolution talents. Highly effective overseeing multiple tasks and employees at once. Dedicated to detail-oriented leadership and goal-oriented planning. Determined Project Manager adept at assigning tasks to team members based on individual strengths. Communicated with key project stakeholders to ascertain project requirements.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Exxaro
Lephalale
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Key attributes: Able to work under pressure; Multi-task; Work independently; Use discretion; Attention to detail; Professional and presentable; Organized; Accurate; Innovative, pro-active; Loyal, responsible, reliability.
- Managed up to 21 projects at once.
- Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress, and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
- Monitored contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect development process from unforeseen delays and costs.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Developed and led multi-disciplinary team to redefine problems and reach solutions based on different perspectives.
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
- Developed and maintained project budgets to control costs and meet organizational and project goals.
- Established and managed change management processes to fulfill successful project transitions.
- Provided outstanding service to clients through effective communication and prompt issue resolution to facilitate future business opportunities.
- Crafted and maintained project plans and schedules to meet organizational objectives.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to determine timely delivery and compliance of project requirements.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders to meet objectives and boost rapport.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- 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.
Production Manager
ACE Electronics
Kempton Park
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
- Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
Project Manager
Omnigo
Tshwane
03.2012 - 01.2021
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
Education
Advanced Project Management - Project Management
University of Cape Town
Cape Town (Remote Online) 02.2023 - 05.2023
Managing Technical Professionals - Business Management
University of Cape Town
Cape Town (Online) 06.2021 - 08.2021
N1 -N6 - Electronic Engineering
Tshwane South College
Tshwane 02.1998 - 09.2001
Skills
Computer SkillsMicrosoft wordMicrosoft excelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft PublisherMicrosoft OutlookAutoCadSolidworxOTLP SamsungMicrosoft Teams
Microsoft Projects
Project Online
Sharepoint
Capital Excellence
Client liaison
Cost Control
Project Scheduling
Teambuilding
Decision-Making
PPE Compliance
Teamwork and Collaboration
Flexible and Adaptable
Written Communication
First Aid/CPR
MS Office
Timeline
Advanced Project Management - Project Management
University of Cape Town
02.2023 - 05.2023
Senior Project Manager
Exxaro
09.2022 - 12.2023
Managing Technical Professionals - Business Management
University of Cape Town
06.2021 - 08.2021
Production Manager
ACE Electronics
01.2021 - 08.2021
Project Manager
Omnigo
03.2012 - 01.2021
N1 -N6 - Electronic Engineering
Tshwane South College
02.1998 - 09.2001