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Shimera Manilal
Project Manager
Robertsham
Summary
Introducing Shimera Manilal, a seasoned Scrum Master and Project Manager with 7 years of experience in navigating diverse digital projects. Proficient in initiating, planning, and executing HR and Technology portfolios, I excel in managing technical resources across Europe, the UK, and Africa, ensuring seamless delivery. I am deeply passionate about driving change and innovation, particularly in implementing agile practices and fostering organizational growth. Leading agile ceremonies and fostering employee engagement in cross-functional teams, especially in data migration and cloud solutions projects, is where I shine. Beyond work, I am dedicated to continuous learning, currently pursuing a master's degree in digital business. When not immersed in work or studies, I enjoy exploring bakery delights and embarking on enriching travel experiences. With a well-rounded skill set and dedication to excellence, I am eager to make a valuable contribution to our team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Project Manager
NTT Global
Bryanston
10.2022 - Current
- Lead and manage projects within HR and Technology Portfolios, focusing on technical initiatives including Workday implementations.
- Efficiently manage and allocate project technical resources across Europe, UK, and Africa to optimize utilization.
- Promote development and implementation of agile methodologies to drive organizational transformation and operational improvements.
- Facilitate and oversee all agile ceremonies, fostering cultures of active engagement and collaboration within scrum team.
- Contribute to development and deployment of innovative HR solutions using platforms such as Workday, Phenom, and Microsoft.
- Drive continuous improvement through rigorous execution and timely project delivery.
- Oversee and ensure excellence in program and portfolio-level project management across specified regions.
Project Manager
Standard Bank Of South Africa
Johannesburg
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Project Leadership : Directed and managed projects within the portfolio, with a focus on technical advancements including Cloud migrations and Automation.
- Resource Management : Managed project resources, encompassing both business and technical aspects, within the South Africa region to ensure efficient utilization.
- Technical Project Delivery: Executed AWS, Power Automate, and PowerApps projects, prioritizing punctuality and maintaining high-quality standards.
- Strategic Guidance: Provided expert technical direction for project delivery, ensuring alignment with the organization's overarching objectives.
- Customized Project Methodologies: Developed and implemented tailored project methodologies to meet specific project requirements, integrating both agile and waterfall approaches.
- Product Development Assistance: Supported the development and launch of new products and feature enhancements, fostering organizational innovation.
- Change Leadership: Steered proactive change initiatives and future-oriented strategies through effective execution methods.
- Program and Portfolio Oversight: Managed and ensured excellence in the oversight of programs and portfolios within designated operational areas.
Project Manager
Standard Bank Of South Africa
Johannesburg
05.2017 - 05.2021
- Agile Practice Leadership: Led and facilitated all agile ceremonies and practices, including PI Planning, Daily Stand-ups, demos, and retrospectives, to cultivate a collaborative team environment.
- Customer Experience Improvement: Led initiatives to identify and implement customer-centric enhancements, elevating project delivery standards.
- Agile Transformation Leadership: Advocated for agile transformation by establishing and reinforcing organizational structures supportive of agile methodologies.
- Methodology Design: Developed comprehensive agile methodologies and guidelines for organizational and team adoption, ensuring adherence to best practices.
- Leadership in Servant Role: Adopted a servant leadership approach, actively addressing customer issues and promoting efficient iteration cycles to adapt to changing requirements.
- Product Management Support: Worked closely with Product Owners and Product Managers on roadmap development and backlog refinement to align with business goals.
- Team Direction: Managed projects and prioritized backlogs in collaboration with a specialized team of twelve technical professionals, enhancing resource allocation and project results.
- Agile Product Innovation: Conceptualized and launched new products leveraging agile frameworks, encompassing mobile applications, infrastructure, and financial solutions.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Business - Digital Business
University of The Witwatersrand
Gauteng, South Africa 04.2024 - Current
Scrum Master Practitioner -
Safe
Online 01.2024 - 12.2024
AWS Cloud Foundation Training -
Amazon Web Services
AWS Online 02.2022 - 04.2022
PMP Certification -
Project Management Institute
PMI Johannesburg 01.2018 - 02.2021
Business Analysis Certification -
University of Cape Town
UCT Online 06.2020 - 08.2020
BA Degree - Communications Science - Communication Science
Varsity College And University of South Africa
UNISA - Johannesburg 01.2016 - 02.2019
Skills
Problem Solving
Stakeholder Communications
Requirements Gathering
Agile Methodology
Project Scheduling
Business Analysis
Cross-functional collaboration
Problem Solving
Project Management
Work flow planning
Project tracking
Microsoft Office
MS Projects
Service Now
Workday
JIRA
MS Visio
Sales Force
Interests
Photography
Property Investment
Studying
Shopping
Reading
Timeline
Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Business - Digital Business
University of The Witwatersrand
04.2024 - Current
Scrum Master Practitioner -
Safe
01.2024 - 12.2024
Project Manager
NTT Global
10.2022 - Current
AWS Cloud Foundation Training -
Amazon Web Services
02.2022 - 04.2022
Project Manager
Standard Bank Of South Africa
05.2021 - 10.2022
Business Analysis Certification -
University of Cape Town
06.2020 - 08.2020
PMP Certification -
Project Management Institute
01.2018 - 02.2021
Project Manager
Standard Bank Of South Africa
05.2017 - 05.2021
BA Degree - Communications Science - Communication Science
Varsity College And University of South Africa
01.2016 - 02.2019