
A seasoned business and program management professional with over 20 years of management experience in both defense and private sector. I am results driven and get get things done. My career growth within the company is testimony to dedication, commitment and work ethic
o Undertake strategic leadership of the Denel Dynamics Division.
o Overall responsible for Divisional KPAs,
o Ensure that the sovereign capability is re-established and maintained,
o Develop and lead the implementation of a long-term Strategic Plan for the division
o Stakeholder relationship management
o Define and select appropriate product opportunities, customers, strategic alliances and partnerships
o Manage complex network of external and internal stakeholders
o Drive efficiency to ensure program milestones are met and clients are satisfied
• Reporting to the Divisional CEO, Excom and GCOO/GCEO on performance of Denel Dynamics programs/contracts
• Programme Portfolio
o Develop, communicate and implement portfolio strategy
o Perform review and validation of products relevance and competitiveness.
o Develop and ensure effective execution strategy for each programme
o Align program's execution with business strategy
o Ensure all programs/project are executed on time, within budget and in accordance with customer and contractual obligations
o Ensure department achieves performance targets as per plan
o Participate in organizational strategy development, implementation and objectives setting and achievement thereof
o Develop and communicate products strategies
o Ensure Business Units/Program's are managed successfully with focus on strategic and financial growth in line with company strategy
o Develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive department performance culture
o Develop department budget, monitor and report on performance
o People Management & Development
• Operational support to Programme team:
Follow-up the Projects (Quality, Cost, Schedule) and risks evolution: cash, sales, Design for Quality milestones and progress follow-up (manufacturing, testing,o commissioning and warrant), work packages review
o Ensure good support from other business functions to programs
o Provide support in the management of risks, implementation of mitigation plans and monitor progress
o Propose and provide support for improvement action plans in bids & projects (at Project reviews)
o Contribute to action plans in process, product and organization
• Performance Measurement
o As portfolio manager:
▪ Actual performance vs contracted performance
▪ Projects performance: Projects targets as per Critical Project Review commitments
▪ Customer Satisfaction: Safety issues and critical issues management reactivity.
▪ Risks mitigation and Savings Management: Financial commitments/targets and budget engagements.
• Business Development
o Participate in the development of marketing strategy.
o Explore and analyze market trends and assist Excom to identify new opportunities in global markets to support Business Development on order intake
o Actively lead contract (support) proposals preparations, negotiations.
• Define program scope - overall responsible for the accuracy of the program performance
• Plan and design programs – Facilitate multi-disciplinary planning sessions to develop detailed program implementation plans
• Establish budget – Prepare and overseeing cost estimate and budgets and doing forecasting.
• Manage relations with clients/stakeholders and provide program leadership – manage day to day performance of team.
• Ensure the successful implementation and management of program – provide support to team and overall guidance and reporting on performance
• Program Management and report – report on program activities and take corrective measures where necessary.
• Manage and develop staff – motivate and manage staff performance and foster an environment of co-operation, communication and customer service.
• General - Support to Business Development on marketing strategy; contract (support) proposals preparations: bid-no-bid, business plans preparations.
• Product Management
• Marketing, preparation of Proposals, contracts negotiations and contract management
• Manage Programmes and contracts management Facility
• Personnel contracting and monitoring of employee’s performance against set targets
• Ensure UAVS is managed successfully with focus on strategic and financial growth in line with company strategy
• Monitor and report on UAVS performance
• Reporting to the CEO, Exco and DCO on performance of Denel Dynamics Missiles and UAVS programmes
• Participate in company strategy development, implementation and objectives setting
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Strategic thinking
Management skills
Project Management skills
Results driven
Relationship building
Business Acumen
Customer Focus
Leadership
Negotiation
Relationship Building
Critical thinking
Verbal and written communication
Emotional intelligence
a. Life Cycle Cost - The Cost of System Ownership- 2013
b. Enterprise Risk Management, Marsh - 2012
c. Finance for nonfinancial Managers - 2007
d. Introduction to ISO 9000:2000 - 2002
e. Presentation Skills Certificate - 2002
b. Critical chain project management - 2001
c. Improving competitiveness through projects – 2001