Julie Nolan - Former Senior IT Project Manager, PicknPay Retailers

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Work Background

Mellors GroupInventory & Project Manager

Dec. 2022 - Dec. 2023Saudi Arabia · On-siteImplementing an inventory controller system with a check out and check in component. Cost analysis. Process implementation and training. Project Management various. This is an entertainment company that moves twice a year between Riyadh and Jeddah. I am an Inventory Controller & Project Manager at Mellors Group, a leading entertainment company that operates in Saudi Arabia. With over four years of IT project management experience and a Prosci change management certification, I implement and optimize inventory control systems and processes that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and profitability. My current role involves cost analysis, process implementation and training, and managing various projects across different locations and functions. Previously, I worked as a Senior Project Manager and Project Manager at Pick n Pay, one of the largest retailers in South Africa, where I successfully delivered multiple IT solutions and infrastructure upgrades, such as Qualys, SAP Gui, Windows 10, Office 365, SharePoint Online, postillion, colour printers, and CCTV center. I also hold a Scrum Master Certified (SMC) credential and a UCT Advanced Project Management short course certificate, which demonstrate my skills and knowledge in agile and traditional project management methodologies. I am passionate about improving processes, delivering quality outcomes, and creating value for my clients and stakeholders.

Pick n PaySenior Project Manager

Feb. 2022 - Nov. 2022Cape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaManaging the selection, procurement and implementation of a new File Integrity Monitoring and Vulnerability Management Tool. The tool is Qualys. Replacing the Coastal DC's Network Infrastructure. Rolling out a new SAP Gui. Migrating Fileshares to SharePoint Online Moving our postillion (EFT environment) to the cloud and to Teraco data centers in Rondebosch and Isando. Rolling out colour Printers to stores for labels and normal printing. Setting Up centralised CCTV center for stores in Kenilworth.

Pick n PayProject Manager

Jul. 2019 - Nov. 2022Cape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaUpgrading the whole organizations PC's from Windows 7 to Windows 10. Finishing the MFA implementation and the migration to Office 365.

Pick n PayProject Manager

Apr. 2018 - Oct. 2018Cape Town Area, South Africa · On-siteBuilding and implementing an in-house developed, Employee Hub using SharePoint and Microsoft Azure platforms. Enabling Leave applications to be automated at PnP. Building organizational structures and supporting all queries.

Pick n PayProject Manager

Nov. 2017 - Aug. 2019Cape Town Area, South AfricaManaging the Wi-Fi refresh project for the most important DC in PnP the Longmeadow DC in Johannesburg. Installing new AP's, moving to a higher frequency of wi-fi for less interruption due to the DC pushing through major stock volumes and operating 24/7, 365 days a year. Again managing relationships with Dimension Data, a subject matter expert that has moved from in-house to outsourced with Gijima as well as our Supply Chain business. November 2017 to July 2018.

Pick n PayProject Manager

Oct. 2017 - Jun. 2018Cape Town Area, South Africa · On-siteWith the opening of a new distribution centre in Durban, I have project managed the installation of the infrastructure that will support the business processes in the DC. I've managed the relationship with the external party doing the Network, Fibre, broadband, Servers, Wi-Fi and UPS installation namely Dimension Data, as well as consulting with a subject matter expert who understands the architecture within the DC, delivered the equipment like computers, printers and managed the installations etc as well as the relationship between all of these areas with each other and the business namely Supply Chain. October 2017 to June 2018.

Pick n PayProject Manager

Sep. 2016 - Jan. 2018Cape Town Area, South Africa · On-siteWith PnP trying to improve their in-store processes by making it more mobile, I have been tasked to roll out as a project the new equipment that will enable the use of mobile apps for inventory and various other processes on the shop floor to all our corporate stores. October 2016 - January 2018. (started this project while I was a Project Co-ordinator as it was my first project management job. Managed the cutover of networks in stores in Swaziland & Lesotho from a PnP perspective. Managing the equipment getting their from SA to the stores. Liaising with the stores, Dimension Data and PnP IT. Managing of the Infrastructure changes while the VBS cutover was done for the Lesotho and Swaziland stores as well as one Zambian store.

Pick n PayInformation Technology Project Coordinator

Sep. 2016 - Sep. 2017Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · On-siteManaging the VBS roll out to Namibia. Liaising with teams in South Africa and Namibia in different locations and different companies. Preparing the Namibian team for the change as well as ensuring all tasks have been completed in the buildup to the change. Managing the equipment roll out and setup for our new Mobile Suite to enable stores to process more efficiently.

Pick n PayChange Manager IS

Sep. 2014 - Aug. 2016Cape Town Area, South Africa · On-siteFrom an Information Services perspective Assisting the Merchandise Division on all technical projects they implement.

Pick n PayChange Manager IS

Jun. 2011 - Aug. 2014Kenilworth · On-siteChange Manager for VAS Services within PnP

Family Panorama Pick 'n Pay t/a Neves Bros ccAssistant Store Manager

Nov. 2006 - Feb. 2007Panorama · On-siteInventory, Stock control, Stock takes, day to day managing of shop floor, store room, receiving, orders, process in store

Pick n PayBussiness Process Implementation & Liason

Jun. 2006 - Oct. 2011Cape Town Area, South AfricaImplement the SAP system and PnP Processes into all PnP store formats

Family store Panorama Pick 'n Pay t/a Neves Bros ccFloor supervisor & stock controller

Mar. 2001 - Nov. 2006Panorama · On-siteIn charge of Stock take, shop floor, Merchandisers, shelf packers, shelf labels, customer service, looked after the store when management not available

Panorama Kwiksparadmin assistant

Oct. 2000 - Mar. 2001Panorama · On-siteCash up and banking, filling, creditors and debtors, cash suppliers,

Panorama FloristManager

Mar. 2000 - Dec. 2000PanoramaSame owners of the Kwikspar

Panorama Kwikspar, Neves bros ccCashier

Jul. 1999 - Mar. 2000Panorama · On-siteServing customers at POS, packing shelves, night supervising.

7/11 Fish Hoekcashier and admin assistant

Feb. 1998 - May. 1999Cape Town Area, South Africa · On-siteServed customers on till, pack shelves, order fruit and veg, filling.