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Willis Brits

Willis Brits

CIO / Program Manager / ERP Lead / Snr IT Project Manager
Perth,WA

Summary

Business transformation leader with extensive experience in ERP, HRIS, EPM, and CRM implementations. Proven track record in managing large-scale, multidisciplinary technology projects, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving innovation. Skilled in building cohesive teams and fostering client relationships, resulting in significant business growth and profitability. Doctorate candidate in AI and Machine Learning, MBA and Bachelor's in Computer Science, with a strong foundation in ERP, data analytics, security, and strategic planning.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief Information Officer

Voltara
Perth, Western Australia
11.2023 - Current
  • Developed IT strategy aligning technology with business goals.
  • Oversaw implementation of enterprise-wide software solutions.
  • Managed cybersecurity initiatives to protect company data.
  • Collaborated with the executive team to drive digital transformation.
  • Established policies for data governance and compliance standards.
  • Evaluated emerging technologies to improve operational efficiency.
  • Monitored industry trends in order to stay abreast of emerging technologies that could benefit the organisation.
  • Customised technology systems to fit company needs.
  • Monitored changes and updates in technology systems.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure competitive pricing on hardware and software purchases while ensuring service level agreements were met.

Snr SAP Program Manager

Fortescue
Perth, Australia
08.2024 - 06.2025
  • Joined Fortescue as Senior SAP Program Manager overseeing three concurrent SAP initiatives at various deployment stages
  • Planned global brownfield S/4HANA roll-out across new Fortescue entities in Brazil, the UK, the USA and Europe
  • Managed two brownfield SSAM (SAP Service & Asset Management) mobile-app development streams (Samsung-tablet based, ~4,500 users), including:
  • Business-process design in SAP Signavio
  • Custom enhancements and SAP BTP integrations
  • SAC-powered KPI dashboards for Iron Ore operations
  • Led Agile “Improved Maintenance Management” build: scoped modules, hired and directed a 35-member team (incl. 3 SAP developers, Dev Lead, BAs, process experts, change-trainers) plus 12 offshore consultants
  • Supervised and coordinated activities of FIT project managers to ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget
  • Drove the design and rollout of our regional WorkMate and IMM transformation roadmaps, coordinating dependencies and timelines across all workstreams, collaborating with Training and Change Management for roll-outs.
  • Led the integrated risk and interdependency framework, escalating issues and securing rapid executive decisions to keep programs aligned.
  • Partnered with the senior management and business sponsors to clarify scope, validate priorities, and maintain transparent delivery reporting.
  • Integrated IMM and WorkMate reporting dashboards—now live—supporting supervisors, planners and schedulers in capacity and resource management
  • Identified and resolve potential risks and issues across multiple projects, providing strategic guidance and support to the project managers by actively creating, managing and closing mitigation and action plans
  • Orchestrated cross-team collaboration with SAP CoE, security, integration, HR (SuccessFactors), transport, and hotel systems via Kafka interfaces
  • Prepared and delivered comprehensive reports and presentations for meetings, summarising project statuses, key milestones, key risks, and critical issues – as per governance cycles
  • Reported program status, risks and financials (>$20 M S/4 + $10 M IMM budgets) to Superintendent, Senior IT Manager, and bi-monthly SteerCo
  • Conducted mine-site stakeholder and change-management engagement, aligning with Mine Manager KPIs
  • Scoped and built business case, ROI model and resource plan for a $10 M Package Management solution to funding approval
  • Leadership:
  • Senior PM leading 2 programs as Decision Maker and Implementor
  • Single point of contact for FIT on Workmate and IMM programs
  • Successful phased approach to complete Design and Workshops, including detailed Reports design for Workmate and global deployment projects.
  • Successful design and Funding Approval of Project for Package Management (PackMan Project) for FY26&27
  • Achievements:
  • Successful deployment of SAP S/4 HANA Cloud in Brazil
  • Successful deployments of Workmate releases 4 through 7 in 2024 and 2025
  • Successful delivery of SAP SAC Reports and Dashboard for Workmate in 2024
  • Successful delivery of Improved Maintenance Management.

ERP Project Manager

WAPHA
Perth, Australia
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Managed Phase 2 of the Oracle Fusion Applications ERP program at WAPHA (FIN/SCM/HCM/EPM), including scoping, grants, and OCI interfaces, a brownfield project with additional modules and interfaces included
  • Led deployment of reporting analytics and finalized Phase 2 requirements scoping
  • Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to document business processes and define requirements
  • Initiated and executed the program’s delivery phase: completed PMP certification, project costing, budget approvals, Oracle 24B QPU rollout, and training environment setup
  • Directed an 18 FTE project team to deliver initial SCM, Finance, and HCM requirements

Snr SAP HRIS Program Manager

KPMG (for WesCEF)
Perth, Australia
03.2024 - 05.2024
  • Engaged by KPMG to scope the brownfield SAP SuccessFactors HRIS deployment for WesCEF, partnering with business stakeholders and KPMG consultants to define solution components and requirements
  • Project manage selected initiatives, including implementation of synthetic test data and data encryption within the Insurance Management System
  • Oversaw the planning and PM reports of strategic program for SAP streams: HCM, Learning, EC and Integration PMs
  • Developed a detailed cost–benefit strategy—mapping consulting resource peaks and troughs—to enable accurate workforce planning and budgeting
  • Project manage selected initiatives, including implementation of synthetic test data and data encryption within the Insurance Management System
  • Manage selected initiatives, including preparation for implementation of synthetic test data and data encryption within the Insurance Management System
  • Collaborated with KPMG architects, solution designers, and cost managers to build a program cost model and secure funding approval
  • Authored the Project Plan, Project Management Plan, and Solution Design; coordinated with BAs on functional design and the business team on change-management readiness
  • Conducted a formal handover to the KPMG delivery team, providing all artifacts and context for seamless execution
  • Key Achievements:
  • Secured full funding endorsement by delivering a robust scope and cost–benefit case within the initial engagement
  • Produced comprehensive PMO documentation and design artifacts, enabling KPMG to begin implementation without delay

SAP Program Manager

Woodside Energy
Perth, Australia
01.2023 - 02.2024
  • Led Woodside Energy’s 2019 SAP transformation merging BHP’s 1SAP instance into Woodside’s S/4HANA landscape, in partnership with Deloitte and Rizing, a brownfield program with many greenfield additions and interfaces
  • Project manage selected initiatives, including implementation of synthetic test data and data encryption within the Insurance Management System
  • Fostered collaborative relationships with accountable culture across delivery teams, promoting high performance, psychological safety, and professional growth for all teams, including contractors
  • Oversaw the planning and execution of the strategic program for each stream reporting to me
  • Steered cross-stream teams for Reporting, Interfaces, Integration, 3rd-Party Apps, Cut-Over, Testing (SIT/UAT) and Data Migration
  • Managed a global workforce of ~50 contractors (9 direct reports) across Finance & SAC Reporting, Procurement & Logistics, SuccessFactors, Concur, and Ariba
  • Designed and enforced program governance, detailed cut-over schedules, and change-management plans to meet a tight Jan 8 2024 go-live date (including holiday season)
  • Manage selected initiatives, including preparation for implementation of synthetic test data and data encryption within the Insurance Management System
  • Supervised and coordinated activities of FIT project managers to ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget
  • Integrated IMM and WorkMate reporting dashboards—now live—supporting supervisors, planners and schedulers in capacity and resource management
  • Leadership:
  • Provided inspirational leadership to a culturally diverse, global team—mentoring direct reports, fostering collaboration across time zones, and driving accountability to exceed performance targets
  • Key Achievements:
  • Delivered the SAP S/4HANA go-live on schedule (8 January 2024), despite year-end and holiday-period constraints
  • Developed and validated 50+ custom SAP Analytics Cloud reports and led seamless Hypercare, ensuring zero critical post-go-live incidents

SAP Program Manager

South32
Perth, Australia
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Contracted to lead the Go-Live and Cut-Over phases of South32’s on-premise brownfield ECC6 -> S/4HANA Cloud migration
  • Oversaw implementation of the full SAP suite, including bank/financial interfaces, payroll alignment, and 3rd-party product integrations
  • Replaced legacy custom reporting with SAC dashboards to standardize analytics across finance and operations
  • Managed a global delivery team alongside SAP SI and multiple 3rd-party partners, covering both functional and technical streams
  • Orchestrated Phase 1 cut-over in November and prepared the successful S/4HANA go-live in December 2022 despite joining late
  • Key Achievements:
  • Delivered the Phase 1 cut-over and go-live on schedule with zero critical defects, ensuring business continuity and user confidence
  • Streamlined reporting by deploying 20+ SAC dashboards, cutting report-generation time by 40% and enhancing decision-making accuracy

Snr Business Program Manager

ALCOA
Perth, Australia
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Led the greenfield ADP Payroll, Time & Attendance, and Workforce Manager implementation for Alcoa Australia - project was 3 months delayed with cost overruns and minimal progress
  • Products utilised included Workday, UKG Kronos, SAP SuccessFactors with integration and business process improvements
  • Established a commercial governance framework with ADP and Alcoa’s commercial team to renegotiate scope, costs, and deliverables, aligned to business requirements
  • Provided strategic delivery advice to the CIO and other senior executives, contributing to decisions on investment, risk appetite, trade-offs, and transformation priorities along with deep change management measures
  • Devised and led a detailed recovery plan: re-baselined schedule, realigned milestones with the ADP PM, and instituted weekly steering committee reviews
  • Identified and mitigated critical risks (hardware procurement delays, SME resourcing, change-readiness), embedding risk-management and contingency processes
  • Leadership:
  • Unified a 12-person internal team and external ADP partner through transparent communication, clear accountability structures, and collaborative decision-making
  • Championed cross-functional engagement—aligning IT, finance, and business stakeholders—to secure buy-in for recovery actions and governance changes
  • Key Achievements:
  • Secured internal approval for the recovery plan within four weeks, restoring stakeholder confidence in project delivery

Snr Business Program Manager

CLOUGH
Perth, Australia
04.2021 - 04.2022
  • Joined Clough as Senior Business Project Manager to lead end-to-end greenfield Workday ERP transformation (HCM, Recruitment, Talent, Learning) integrated with Oracle Finance, Payroll, and Career Portal
  • Defined and mapped “as-is” to “to-be” business processes, documented workflows, and drove organizational adoption through structured change-management
  • Managed IT CAB, developed Business Case KPIs, and owned the Project Management Plan, resource planning, and executive SteerCo communications
  • Authored and executed SIT/UAT test-strategy and scripts, coordinating eight lead SMEs across HR, Learning, Finance, Payroll, and Contract Management
  • Oversaw risk/issue/dependency registers and chaired weekly priority-setting sessions to keep milestones on track
  • Delivered two phased go-lives—Phase 1 (Learning, Recruitment, HR) and Phase 2 (Talent, Payroll)—then recruited and trained a BAU support team under ITIL practices
  • Reported monthly to Program Sponsor and periodically to Executive Committee (CEO/CFO/Head HSSE), embedding lessons-learned into continuous-improvement backlog
  • Key Achievements:
  • Achieved Phase 1 go-live ahead of schedule with zero high-priority defects, driving 98% user adoption within the first month
  • Established a scalable BAU support model and handover process, reducing post-go-live support tickets by 60% after three months

Snr SAP Project Lead

ENZEN
Adelaide & Perth, Australia
10.2020 - 04.2021
  • Senior Consulting Project Manager at Enzen leading greenfield SAP S/4HANA Cloud deployment for AGIG in Perth
  • Implemented core modules: FICO; SuccessFactors (HCM, Learning & Development, Time & Attendance, Recruitment, Payroll); SCM (Materials Management, Process Orchestration); SAP BTP; SAP SAC reporting; and Maximo integration—plus Multi-Bank Connector, Concur, and Ariba
  • Employed SAP Activate methodology with a blend of Agile and Waterfall, coordinating a global consortium of product SMEs
  • Served as on-site lead during COVID-driven remote work, enforcing strict governance, daily stand-ups, and clear communications across multiple time zones
  • Delivered Prepare and Explore phases on schedule, completed all development reports, and achieved Phase 1 go-live per plan
  • Mentored and aligned cross-functional teams around my deployment strategy and vision, while proactively managing key stakeholder relationships
  • Concluded the engagement with successful KPI-driven delivery and handed off detailed plans for subsequent implementation phases
  • Executive Leadership:
  • Direct ERP Solution Program for the Group (ERP Program, Program design and deployment processes)
  • Single point of contact for the OneERP Program representing Consulting Consortium on site
  • Successful phased approach to complete Design and Workshop phases, including detailed reports design
  • Achievements:
  • Direct ERP Solution Program for the Group (ERP Program, Program Blueprint and Business Improvement Setup)
  • Deployed phase 1 successfully (incl. SAP SuccessFactors, LMS)
  • Completed initial Business Transformation requirements and contract for Consultancy delivery

Snr Project Manager

IT Vision
Perth, Australia
06.2020 - 09.2020
  • Reported to the COO and Professional Services Manager, leading a team of ERP software and implementation consultants to realign and accelerate the Altus Cloud development.
  • Delivered a widely successful deployment of the Payroll module across shires and LGAs throughout Australia
  • Mentored junior consultants, fostering their professional growth and strengthening the team’s capabilities
  • Contributed to strategic planning and vision-setting, ensuring ERP initiatives supported the COO’s long-term objectives
  • Key Achievements:
  • Achieved 7 Payroll implementations.

Program Lead Consultant

WESFARMERS
Perth, Australia
02.2020 - 05.2020
  • Appointed to revive Wesfarmers’ stalled greenfield Corporate Financial Accounting tool program, creating a clear vision, delivery expectations, and contracting a specialist consulting team
  • Led the Requirements Analysis and Solution Design phases—engaging Corporate & Group Accounting stakeholders to define processes, data models, and integration points
  • Established a robust IT governance framework to replace legacy EPM tools for Board and ASX reporting, embedding best-practice controls and audit readiness
  • Coordinated solution integration with Salesforce CRM and divisional systems across Bunnings, K-Mart, Target, Officeworks, Blackwoods, and WesCEF
  • Oversaw alignment of financial reporting workflows, ensuring consistency and efficiency across seven business units
  • Key Achievements:
  • Secured full stakeholder buy-in across all divisions within six weeks, accelerating the program into implementation on time and under revised budget
  • Designed a solution architecture projected to cut the monthly corporate close cycle by 30% and deliver an estimated 20% improvement in reporting accuracy

Global Program Manager

EMIRATES AIRLINE
Dubai, UAE
10.2015 - 09.2019
  • As a Passionate ERP and innovation leader with deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA, Oracle, GRC, EPM, ERM, and PMO frameworks I joined Emirates to lead programs of work as they were approved for each year
  • Designed and drove strategic delivery methods—shaping, scoping, and executing large, complex transformation programs with continuous-improvement focus.
  • Mentored high-performance teams and steered program management, integration, and global change-management initiatives.
  • Directed and balanced multiple green- and brownfield ICT project streams to deliver each initiative on time, on scope, and within the agreed budget.
  • Anticipated and mitigated cross-project risks and blockers, coaching project leads through strategic course corrections.
  • Compiled and presented executive-grade dashboards and slide decks—highlighting progress, milestones, and critical risks—to the Steering Committee.
  • Owned end-to-end delivery of key pilots, such as synthetic data generation and encryption rollout for our Insurance Management platform.
  • Drove the design and rollout of our regional ICT transformation roadmap, coordinating dependencies and timelines across all workstreams.
  • Championed an integrated risk and interdependency framework, escalating issues and securing rapid executive decisions to keep programs aligned.
  • Partnered with the DSVP, SVPs, senior management and business sponsors to clarify scope, validate priorities, and maintain transparent delivery reporting.
  • Built and refined our delivery playbooks, reporting templates, and governance checkpoints in the absence of a formal PMO.
  • Managed vendor and partner performance—negotiating SLAs, tracking deliverables, and enforcing quality standards.
  • Orchestrated resource planning and portfolio sequencing to ensure sustainable delivery capacity and strategic focus.
  • Cultivated a high-trust culture across my teams—empowering accountability, encouraging open dialogue, and mentoring for growth.
  • Advised the executive team on investment decisions, risk tolerance, and transformation trade-offs, shaping our regional technology strategy.
  • Contributed to the broader IT leadership forum—helping set departmental strategy, roadmap priorities, and key operating principles.
  • Defined KPIs and data-management platforms to align technology roadmaps with business strategy, boosting revenue optimization and e-commerce capabilities.
  • Served as Regional Director for the Emirates Group Quantum Program, leading ERP readiness, SAP WRICEF governance, and multi-module SuccessFactors, SCM, FI/CO and Payroll deployments integrated with Salesforce CRM and SnapLogic interface.
  • Executive Leadership:
  • Mentored business transformation for the Emirates Group (SAP, Oracle, BI, GRC, mobile) including Dnata Global
  • Ideation lead for the “Paid Seats” program—achieving ROI in four hours and generating US$11 million/day in turnover
  • Established and enhanced PMO processes, governance, and high-performance team standards
  • Deployed a global Safety Program encompassing governance, risk, incident management, audit, and compliance
  • Key Achievements:
  • Delivered multi-country S/4HANA and SuccessFactors rollouts on time and under budget, enabling seamless global operations
  • Implemented KPI dashboards and data platforms that reduced reporting cycle times by 50% and improved decision-making accuracy

Business Transformation Director

JAGAL GROUP
Lagos, Nigeria
12.2014 - 09.2015
  • Initiated and led a large-scale international business transformation program across group businesses
  • Directed a team of 8 Managers and governed the PMO for SAP S/4HANA ERP, SuccessFactors HCM, Financials, Procurement, and SCM
  • Coordinated globally distributed SMEs and functional consultants from Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, HR, Transport & Distribution
  • Improved ERP integration and master data planning for services, automation, and enterprise asset management
  • Oversaw flight operations administration to offshore rigs and the Nigerdock company rollout
  • Managed intercompany relations and master planning for rig construction and logistics processes
  • Achievements:
  • Direct ERP Solution Program for the Group (ERP Program, Program Blueprint and Business Improvement Setup)
  • Rolled out SAP BI requirements, Program Definition for Cloud, Web and Mobile
  • Completed initial Business Transformation requirements and contract for Consultancy delivery

Regional Manager – Australasia

acQuire Technology Solutions
Perth, Australia
02.2013 - 11.2014
  • Executive Leadership team lead for global implementations, post-implementation support, and training of Geo-scientific Management Systems (GIMS) and Mining ERP solutions
  • Owned full global P&L and managed multiple geographically dispersed teams through virtual leadership and mentoring
  • Directed continuous improvement planning for GIMS and ERP deployments, ensuring scalability and client satisfaction
  • Established and governed the project management office, aligning commercial requirements with implementation best practices and organizational effectiveness
  • Managed staff development programs, driving personal growth and technical proficiency across the team
  • Cultivated strong client relationships with Barrick Gold, BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto, Fortescue Metals Group, Newcrest, Newmont, and Xstrata Mining
  • Achievements:
  • Led Improvement program through re-engineering of PMO, setting up KPIs and Reporting, SLA and Dashboard reporting
  • Initiated Progressive Elaboration Product Development initiative for Project Management using SAFe Agile
  • Built a succession planning model, mentored senior members guiding through steps

Executive Project Consultant

Barrick Gold
Perth, Australia
03.2012 - 01.2013
  • Partnered with Oakton Consulting and Empired to lead Barrick Gold’s major program for establishing their Perth branch
  • Established the PMO and governance framework to oversee program execution
  • Designed the target architecture and end-to-end system migration plan for Barrick’s global landscape
  • Led SMEs through design, migration, and upgrade of ERP, EPM, BI, and Project Management modules
  • Delivered a high-availability architecture and scaled network performance at remote sites using Riverbed and Citrix
  • Upgraded Oracle ERP tech-stack and applications to the latest versions, ensuring seamless global operations
  • Achievements:
  • Led and set up initial PMO with full governance, corporate strategy alignment and reporting

Principle Project Lead

Origin Energy
Adelaide, Australia
10.2010 - 01.2012
  • Contracted as Principal Oracle ERP DBA at Origin Energy to redesign the company’s ERP landscape
  • Led a cross-vendor team (HP, Telstra, IBM, Oracle) in architecting a high-performance, responsive infrastructure
  • Directed the PMO, senior consultants, and SMEs across project management, functional, networking, hardware, security, architecture, and DBA domains
  • Delivered the large-scale program on time and within budget, including a full rollout of functional models for ERP, EAM, Finance, EPM, budgeting, and reporting
  • Achievements:
  • Received personal commendation from Origin Energy CIO for Program delivery – aligned with EAM module use on-site
  • The successful rollout of iEAM for Uranquinty Power Station
  • Completed 3 major migration programs of work successfully (ERP, BI, EPM)
  • Completed High availability system upgrade and with integration expansion
  • Completed SLA and KPI setup and configuration between Origin and Suppliers for ERP Support Services

Principle Technical Consultant

ASG Group
Perth, Australia
07.2007 - 09.2010
  • Delivered Oracle ERP roll-out at Port Waratah Coal Services (Newcastle NSW)
  • Appointed Technical Team Leader at WA Department of Treasury and Finance, overseeing three ERP support services teams
  • Improved support KPIs to a 99% hit-ratio across 19 non-production and production environments, covering middleware, integration, application support, and PMO
  • Partnered with the Department of Education to implement a PeopleSoft solution successfully
  • Returned to DTF to lead all technical practices and establish an ongoing-improvement program for ERP support
  • Achievements:
  • Multiple Successful project implementations of Large-Scale ERP integrated solutions
  • Set-up and led teams on support procedures, SLAs, KPI setting, management and control
  • Successfully delivered first Audit Report for DTFSS to the Auditor General

Manager – Databases

The Bethanie Group
Perth, Australia
05.2005 - 06.2007
  • Managed and upgraded end-to-end business operations processes touching IT, Oracle ERP, site systems, finance, P&L, and construction
  • Scoped and delivered IT projects as Manager: Oracle ERP upgrades and migrations, HR/payroll implementations, and OHS safety systems for aged-care units
  • Led technical architecture and implementation of ERP databases and Citrix server environments
  • Provided hands-on management, technical leadership, and functional supervision across all project phases
  • Achievements:
  • Received commendation from IT Director for Solution Delivery methods, reporting capability and management values
  • Successfully migrated and upgraded ERP landscape to improved and new business processes to manage and report KPIs
  • Successfully implemented aged care HSEQ response system for 9 facilities
  • Set up SLAs between Business and Vendors as part of contract management – leading business improvement process

Sr. Management Consultant

Navigator Consultants
Jhb, RSA
09.1995 - 05.2005
  • Began career in technical roles: Developer, Business Analyst, DBA, and ERP Specialist (SAP & Oracle)
  • Progressed to Senior Management Consultant and Business Process Improvement Specialist, leading contract projects across Africa
  • Served as Project Manager, Systems Improvement Consultant, SAP Specialist, SBA, Developer, and Oracle ERP DBA for diverse clients
  • Oversaw people management, recruitment, and vendor relations in addition to project delivery
  • Achievements:
  • Drove business-transformations in industries including Manufacturing, Healthcare, Transportation, Finance, Telecommunications, HR/Training, and Gaming
  • Worked with major organizations such as BHP Billiton (Hillside & Mozal smelters), Barloworld, Keops Altech, Alexander Forbes, Liberty Life, MTN Nigeria, Ethiopian Government, Telkom, RTT, Nigerian Government, and Wild Coast Sun
  • Developed ERP program for Barloworld at Federated Timbers
  • Developed an international tracking system for RTT
  • Designed, built and rolled out a Business Intelligence Report system and EPM Solution for Barloworld
  • Delivering a data centre in Nigeria for MTN, and then built and supported Oracle ERP Solution
  • Delivered a Smelter Management expansion IT management plan for Hillside and Mozal Aluminium Smelters
  • Developed and supported an Investment Portfolio Management system at Alexander Forbes and Liberty Life

Education

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

University of Texas
Austin, Texas, USA
10-2027

PMP, Agile, Six Sigma & Software Products self-improvement training - Project Management

LinkedIn Learning
Online
03-2025

Project Management Professional Course - PMP

Cambridge Institute
Dubai, UAE
05-2017

Certification in Sustainability -

Auckland College
New Zealand
10-2015

MBA – Master of Business Administration - Project Management

Ashley University
San Francisco, USA
10-2013

Bachelor of Business Administration - Computer Science

Ashley University
San Francisco, USA
10-2010

ITIL Certification -

EXIN Training
Perth, Australia
01.2006

Diploma - Computational Science

CTI – Computer Training Institute
Pretoria, RSA
09-1995

High School Diploma -

Suid-Natal High School
Port Shepstone, South Africa
12-1990

Skills

  • Personality:
  • Project and Program Manager, People Passionate Thought Leader, Mentor and Collaborator, Analytical Problem solver
  • Essential Integrity Manager with Strong Customer Relationship Management & Service Delivery focus
  • Great oral and written communications, self-motivated and independent, leading and geographically dispersed teams
  • Ontological Humility and Accountability whilst being able to delegate responsibility with a multi-cultured team
  • Technology:
  • ERP Technology expert (Oracle, SAP, Workday and MS Dynamics) and EPM (Oracle EPM, IBM Cognos, SAP BPC)
  • MS Office 365 proficient including Visio, Adobe, OS: Win / Linux / Web / Mobile & Extensive IT management systems
  • Corporate Cloud Implementations on Amazon WS, MS Azure Cloud services for Oracle, SAP, Workday Cloud products
  • HR Skills
  • Workday Business Systems Admin and Business Process Improvement Consulting
  • Able to create and improve strategically focused HR processes and policies and Team review process
  • Adept at measuring and enhancing team performance, KPI management and quality improvement
  • Mentoring and development strategy and administration hands-on knowledge
  • Management
  • Exceptional skills in executive stakeholder management, confident mentor and involved leader
  • Adept at managing team performance, developing and mentoring staff, and managing KPIs and skills improvement
  • Resourceful problem solver with a commercially minded approach, clear communications, strong presentation, productive
  • Business Experience
  • Program & Project Management (PMP, Prince2, SAFe Agile, Workday Methodologies) and PMO Management
  • International Corporate experience – Management Consulting, Executive Level Management on Major Accounts
  • Business Transformation Management, Business Process Improvement (re-engineering) Programs & Strategy Planning
  • Business Consulting and Vendor & Consulting Management with Proven Leadership in Large Complex Programs
  • Business Information Technology and Management, Commercial Client Relationship Management & Consulting Delivery
  • Management of Outsourced Programs and Projects, with Client and Vendor / Board room level presentations
  • Lines of Business Managed
  • Oil & Gas, Energy, Engineering (EPC), Mining & Metals (incl Coal / Aluminium) production management systems
  • Finance (General Finance and accounting, Banking, Investment, payment systems – CPG, ERP, CRM, HCM)
  • Retail, Airline, Travel, Catering, Airport Operations, Cargo and Ground Handling, HSSE (Incl Incident, Risk, Audit)
  • IT Consulting and Cloud Security (AWS / Azure), Cybersecurity, Telecommunications, GDPR and Infrastructure
  • E-Commerce, Retail and FMCG (FMCG Applications, Finance, EPM, Web and Mobile apps)
  • Business process improvement
  • Digital transformation
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Service delivery oversight
  • Disruptive technology
  • IT governance
  • Cybersecurity management
  • System implementation
  • Technology vision
  • Information security
  • Innovation leadership
  • Virtualization
  • Strategic planning
  • Business intelligence
  • Enterprise architecture solution development
  • System enhancement
  • IT policy development
  • SDLC management
  • Performance improvement
  • IT leadership
  • KPI tracking
  • ITIL framework
  • Continuous improvement
  • Account management
  • Business strategy
  • Problem-solving
  • Innovative and visionary
  • Management team leadership
  • Strategize plans
  • Consulting

Languages

English – native, Afrikaans – native

Affiliations

  • Rugby
  • Swimming and snorkeling
  • staying active
  • informed
  • Spiritually led
  • culturally active

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Afrikaans
Native/ Bilingual

Accomplishments

  • Participated internationally for sport - Rugby 10s - Hong Kong 1994
  • Contract Negotiation Award at Emirates

Certification

  • Manual Driving Licence

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Snr SAP Program Manager

Fortescue
08.2024 - 06.2025

ERP Project Manager

WAPHA
06.2024 - 08.2024

Snr SAP HRIS Program Manager

KPMG (for WesCEF)
03.2024 - 05.2024

Chief Information Officer

Voltara
11.2023 - Current

SAP Program Manager

Woodside Energy
01.2023 - 02.2024

SAP Program Manager

South32
09.2022 - 12.2022

Snr Business Program Manager

ALCOA
04.2022 - 08.2022

Snr Business Program Manager

CLOUGH
04.2021 - 04.2022

Snr SAP Project Lead

ENZEN
10.2020 - 04.2021

Snr Project Manager

IT Vision
06.2020 - 09.2020

Program Lead Consultant

WESFARMERS
02.2020 - 05.2020

Global Program Manager

EMIRATES AIRLINE
10.2015 - 09.2019

Business Transformation Director

JAGAL GROUP
12.2014 - 09.2015

Regional Manager – Australasia

acQuire Technology Solutions
02.2013 - 11.2014

Executive Project Consultant

Barrick Gold
03.2012 - 01.2013

Principle Project Lead

Origin Energy
10.2010 - 01.2012

Principle Technical Consultant

ASG Group
07.2007 - 09.2010

Manager – Databases

The Bethanie Group
05.2005 - 06.2007

Sr. Management Consultant

Navigator Consultants
09.1995 - 05.2005

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

University of Texas

PMP, Agile, Six Sigma & Software Products self-improvement training - Project Management

LinkedIn Learning

Project Management Professional Course - PMP

Cambridge Institute

Certification in Sustainability -

Auckland College

MBA – Master of Business Administration - Project Management

Ashley University

Bachelor of Business Administration - Computer Science

Ashley University

ITIL Certification -

EXIN Training

Diploma - Computational Science

CTI – Computer Training Institute

High School Diploma -

Suid-Natal High School

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