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PROFESSIONAL PROFILEBusiness and Technology Transformation Program Manager with a demonstrated ability to bring complex project elements together and successfully implement them across a business to deliver business benefits. Experienced in driving change and communications and has managed relationships with Executive leadership teams, vendors, and key stakeholders. Enabled business process improvement and transformation by understanding the inner workings of organisations, developing business cases, governance and change frameworks, to align with strategic plans, using technology platforms to drive change across diverse industries including Consulting, Chemical Manufacturing, Engineering, Pharmaceutical, Fashion, Gaming, Aged Care, and Building.Built cross functional and geographical dispersed teams and managed the successful execution of business transformation programs, including global ERP transitions, mergers & acquisitions, ISO27001 information security standards implementation and deployment of various technology platforms ranging from learning management systems, AP automation, resource planning, desk and meeting room bookings, payroll, to forecasting. Offers international experience obtained in South Africa, Turkey, New Zealand, USA, Netherlands, Germany, China, and Vietnam leading PMO, business and technology teams from 20 to 100 in size, overseeing budgets up to $30m and contributing to significant business efficiencies.KEY ASSETSDeep experience in business transformations with success in implementing ERP systems up to $30m, and related change programs across diverse industry sectors across APAC and globally.Seasoned in engaging diverse stakeholder groups to implement the ISO27001 Information Security standards and controls across the WSP Australia, New Zealand and Philippines region.Credible and business enabling Program Manager, leading the IT and ERP Integration activities for the seamless acquisition of Irwinconsult and Elton Consulting into the WSP Australia business.Agility of mind and culturally intelligent project leader, developed through international experience, collaborating with multiple business units across organisations in APAC and globally, to deliver business transformation goals.MBA Technology Management | La Trobe University, Australia |Bachelor of Technology | University of Natal, South Africa |Bachelor of Science | University of Durban Westville, South Africa |