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Vodacom Financial ServicesFinTech Program Manager | Team Leadership, Product Development and Go to Market
Jun. 2022South AfricaLead the concurrent development of 10 to 20 complex products/features, including RFPs, process enhancements and effective go-to-market.
• Spearheaded the development and market launch of a near-real-time onboarding Soft POS product through the seamless integration of six platforms
Vodacom Lesotho (Pty)LtdCapital Expenditure Program Manager | Team Leadership, Project Management and Procurement
Aug. 2013 - Apr. 2021Maseru, LesothoSpearheaded the development and execution of technology capital expenditure projects, ensuring on-time delivery and strategic positioning. Led a project team of up to 100 resources, including direct reports, contractors, and vendors.
• Led a collaborative initiative with the Communications Ministry of Lesotho, funded by both the ADB and Government of Lesotho, delivering a transformative project that expanded connectivity and empowered communities nationwide.
• Acknowledged with the prestigious Vodacom Group CEO International Business 'Partner of the Year' Award in 2015 for exemplary achievement.
• Introduced a capital efficiency initiative, realizing a 30% increase in value yield within 24 months.
• Streamlined capital expenditure processes, reducing time by 50%, leading to 100% utilization of the allocated budget.
• The enhanced expenditure methodology achieved a noteworthy 40% improvement in key performance indicators (KPIs).
• 100% project delivery record (time/budget) with a US$100M aggregate value. Maintained seamless operations during 2020 lock-downs, ensuring project delivery and a 95% budget vs actual cost accuracy rate.
• Maintained a 98% audit record across self-funded projects through strategic planning and delivery within business cash flow capabilities.
• Doubled geographical infrastructure presence, including fibre, FTTH, FTTx. Extended network-wide data services capabilities by 400%.
• Developed and executed a plan to enhance the local contractor base, implementing stringent quality control measures, resulting in a 30% decrease in rework and a 20% decrease in logged incidents.
• Identified design and operational inefficiencies, leading initiatives to standardise and automate workflows, resulting in a 15% cost reduction and a 40% increase in time efficiency. • Implemented a comprehensive warehousing and inventory management system, optimising storage capacity by 80% and reducing fulfilment time by 50%.
ATIO Pty Ltd Executive | New Business Development, Sub-Sahara African Sales and Executive Level Influencing
Feb. 2011 - Feb. 2013Johannesburg Area, South AfricaLed the identification and acquisition of new business opportunities through software-based diversification and service expansion. Established and grew a Business Development unit targeting Sub-Saharan Africa, negotiating, defining, and managing Proof of Concept (POC) trials.
• Fostered executive-level ties with national regulatory authorities, creating a unique sales channel, securing a high value 2013 account. Contributed to a 10% turnover increase, laying the groundwork for rapid expansion.
• Negotiated pivotal partnerships, promoted concept-level engagements, and raised market awareness. Implemented a disruptive strategy, achieving a 50% cost reduction via consolidated mobile network services.
• Increased African channels and partnerships by 60%, meeting service assurance sales targets and validating return on investment (ROI) strategies
4G Technology Pty LtdManaging Director | Business Management, Cross-functional Team Leadership and Vendor Management
Apr. 2010 - Feb. 2011South AfricaDirected 20 direct and 60 indirect reports, overseeing all aspects of business functions: developed strategy, sales optimisation, operations management, technical fulfilment, financial planning, project completion, and product alignment.
• Revitalized an underperforming company in four months by rehabilitating supplier relationships, restructuring processes, and introducing new protocols.
• Established a new sales team, reducing average debtor days to 30, cutting overheads by 50%, and enhancing profit margins by 10%.
• Initiated and concluded a two group, opposed and conflicting shareholders buyout.
4G Technology pty ltdTechnical Director | Technical Consultant | Cross-functional Team Leadership, Sales and Tech Support
Jul. 2005 - Mar. 2010South AfricaCreated and led a highly talented team to secure and deliver profitable service projects, through developing products/processes/services, project management, the sales organisation and support.
• 100% year-on-year revenue growth, with 60% in Software, 20% in Hardware, and 20% in Services.
• Attained a 20% turnover increase by building a sought-after technical services team.
• Won a Nigerian Software services contract against major international competition.
• Received the Best Presentation Award at 2005 International Vendor Conference.
• Played a pivotal role in steering the 100% year-on-year revenue growth, coupled with the attainment of an outstanding 98% annual support agreement renewal rate.
Nokia Siemens NetworksRadio Network Engineer | Network Design and Network Optimization
Jul. 2001 - Jun. 2005South AfricaAchievements: • Scholarly bursary and student debt settlement by Siemens
• First CellC network site live
• First 3G site live in Africa
• Represented Vodacom Tanzania on Government Ministerial country tour
• Head hunted by 4G Technology.
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