Ester Pretorius
Citrus Heights,CA
Summary
Experienced project management professional with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in strategic planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic environments. Prepared to drive impactful outcomes and lead projects to success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Gainwell Technologies
05.2024 - Current
- Project management throughout the whole SDLC cycle.
- Tools used: Sharepoint, MSPO, MSP, Service Desk Manager
- Client – DHCS (Department of Health Care Services)
- Job Description: Assist in staffing and overseeing assigned staff by providing direction and deadlines to ensure quality and the timely completion of tasks
- Interface with the client, company and project team leadership, measuring and communicating project metrics and recommending program changes as needed
- Drive the quality of project deliverables across all phases of the program by creating objectives, schedules, program definitions and budgets
- Ensure project timeliness and quality by identifying and mitigating risk through status reporting and project updates
- Prepare detailed SOW for clients and obtain agreement and approval from stakeholders on the scope of that work
- Translate broader program objectives of a program into clear and achievable project milestones
- Train, guide and mentor the work of junior colleagues
Senior Project Manager
RFGen Software
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Project management
Senior Project Manager
Gainwell Technologies
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Project management throughout the whole SDLC cycle.
- Tools used: Sharepoint, MSPO, MSP, Service Desk Manager
- Client – DHCS (Department of Health Care Services)
- Job Description: Assist in staffing and overseeing assigned staff by providing direction and deadlines to ensure quality and the timely completion of tasks
- Interface with the client, company and project team leadership, measuring and communicating project metrics and recommending program changes as needed
- Drive the quality of project deliverables across all phases of the program by creating objectives, schedules, program definitions and budgets
- Ensure project timeliness and quality by identifying and mitigating risk through status reporting and project updates
- Prepare detailed SOW for clients and obtain agreement and approval from stakeholders on the scope of that work
- Translate broader program objectives of a program into clear and achievable project milestones
- Train, guide and mentor the work of junior colleagues
Release Programme Manager IS PMO
MTN South Africa
07.2017 - 07.2022
- Yearly and monthly Roadmap Planning with Portfolio Manager
- Capacity management
- Manage Releases throughout the SDLC lifecycle
- Identify, manage and control risks and issues on Releases
- Daily and weekly meetings
- Management of Vendors
- Prioritisation of content for Releases according to EPMO standards
- New project to include in an already committed release (initial investigation)
- New project to include in an already committed release (further investigation)
- Reporting
- Deployment planning
- Deployment
- Post Deployment Warrantee Management
- Close Out of Releases
- Communication and feedback to Senior Stakeholders up to GM level
Project Manager Core and Investment Banking IT Operations
Standard Bank
06.2015 - 01.2017
- Monitors and manages solution programme deliverables and timing in liaison with sponsor and key stakeholders.
- Leads the agenda of process excellence and sustainable cost savings strategies.
- Performs Portfolio and Project reporting as per defined standards and timing.
- Completes a work breakdown structure and estimates effort and resources required for each task.
- Provides task schedule, clearly communicating expectations to team members and stakeholders.
- Liaises with and mediates between stakeholders and team members.
- Manages the alignment and delivery of selected convergence areas, action plans and key performance indicators [KPIs]. Furthermore maintains project portfolio and Growth and Performance [GAP] initiatives.
- Responsible for monthly benefits realisation tracking and reporting for the full portfolio.
- Strategically partners with key stakeholders both internally and externally to improve the delivery of excellence strategies.
- Alignment of CIB initiatives with other programmes in Africa
- Conducts review of monthly performance to determine the impact of the cost efficiency improvements and areas of growth, implementing risk management contingencies as required.
- Responsible for planning, governing and overseeing the successful delivery of the programme’s deliverables.
- Effectively manages programme scope by ensuring that changes to scope are documented and approved.
- Provides leadership, coaching, development and motivation to team members on a proactive basis to ensure project objectives are met.
Global Business Systems Lead
SAB Miller
11.2014 - 06.2015
- Implementation of training strategies, documentation and delivery of SAP VIM (Vendor Invoice Management), HR (all modules) and SSD to Poland and the Czech Republic
Project Manager – SAP HR Implementation
Nelson Mandela Metro Council
06.2014 - 11.2014
- Maintained responsibility for managing the SAP HR (Talent Management) Project – which included managing Resources, Activities, Scope, Costs, Time and Quality.
- Developed, monitored and maintained the time schedule for the project.
- Finalised and managed project scope, budget and deadlines in accordance with the approved plans.
- Assigned and managed resources. Furthermore monitored project progress on a weekly basis.
- Conducted evaluations and analyses as required. Additionally conducted formal reviews at the end of each phase.
- Facilitated workshops on information gathering. Guided and trained subordinates and other staff as required.
- Clarified and tracked open issues. Ensured optimal representation of project internally and externally.
- Reported to and communicated regularly with the steering and working committee on project progress and status.
- Reporting and communicating regularly to the steering and working committee on the progress and status of the project
Trainer and Support Specialist, Project Manager, Operations Manager
Can!do Consulting
01.2010 - 03.2014
- Company Overview: SAP ERP Consulting and Training
- Maintained responsibility for overall Operations and Project Management of all project related work within the company.
- Responsible for full project development from initiation to closure.
- Liaised and coordinated with relevant stakeholders in order to effectively complete projects – outlining scope, goals, deliverables, required resources, budget and timing.
- Managed projects from a time, cost, quality and change request perspective. Furthermore ran quality reviews on projects to ensure that the project was conducted appropriately and complied with client and internal company processes, policies and procedures.
- Retained accountability for project results in partnership with respective project owner.
- Resolved issues and solves problems throughout the project lifecycle.
- Managed the relationship between the Customer and Can!do
- Sourcing and compile project teams
- Key Projects: Mercantile, Rand Uranium, Sasol, FNB, Exxaro, AVI, Media 24, Netcare, Europcar, BHP Billiton
Education
Senior Certificate/Matric - English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Physical Science, Biology, Art
Pietersburg High School
South Africa01.1983
Skills
- Strategic project planning
- Scope control expertise
- Client engagement strategies
- Project timeline management
- Project plan development
- Cross-functional communication
- Requirements gathering
- Project goals and milestones
- Multi-project management
- Team leadership
- Multitasking Abilities
- Attention to detail
- Stakeholder relations
- Resource allocation
- Performance monitoring
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Risk assessment
- Continuous improvement
- Adaptability
- Technical understanding
- Training and mentoring
Certification
- Project Management Professional [In progress]
- Certified Scrum Master - Think Agile
- Workforce Performance Builder - SAP
- CTT Plus Certified Professional - Comptia
- Data Sync Manager - SAP
- Managing by Project - Xpert
- Microsoft Office Specialist - CTU
- Microsoft Office Master - CTU
- CBP Master Executive (Certified Business Professional)
- Life Coach - Robert Simic Coaching Institute
- NLP Coach - Robert Simic Coaching Institute
PERSONAL DETAILS
English
Afrikaans
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Gainwell Technologies
05.2024 - Current
Senior Project Manager
RFGen Software
02.2023 - 03.2023
Senior Project Manager
Gainwell Technologies
07.2022 - 02.2023
Release Programme Manager IS PMO
MTN South Africa
07.2017 - 07.2022
Project Manager Core and Investment Banking IT Operations
Standard Bank
06.2015 - 01.2017
Global Business Systems Lead
SAB Miller
11.2014 - 06.2015
Project Manager – SAP HR Implementation
Nelson Mandela Metro Council
06.2014 - 11.2014
Trainer and Support Specialist, Project Manager, Operations Manager
Can!do Consulting
01.2010 - 03.2014
Senior Certificate/Matric - English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Physical Science, Biology, Art
Pietersburg High School
HISTORICAL EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
- IT Business Management Facilitator and Assessor - CTU Campus
- Account Manager - Altech Group; Kanimambo
- Operations Manager IT Recruitment - Emmanuel Staffing Services
- Project and Marketing Manager - CS Holdings
- Training Manager - QData Consulting
- Natural Adabas Programmer - Ernest and Young
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