Business Project Manager -Technical

I began my career at Nedbank in 2001 as a Project Administrator, and within six months I was promoted to Project Manager — a role that typically required two years of experience within the bank.

This early progress set the tone for the next 12 years, where I worked across Investment Banking (previously known as Treasury) delivering a wide range of enhancement, regulatory, operational, and transformation initiatives.

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During this time, I managed projects supporting the trading floor, major technical upgrades, regulatory testing with the South African Reserve Bank, and several business-critical implementations such as:

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• Wintel Stabilisation projects

• Talent Leadership System rollout with HR

• SQL Trading Cluster upgrades

• CLS implementation for global settlement

• Disaster Recovery initiatives following 9/11

• Microsoft Dynamics CRM implementations

• Asset Register clean-ups after mergers

• SAMOS liquidity testing in partnership with the Reserve Bank​

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I became known for taking on difficult or stalled projects, building strong vendor and stakeholder relationships, and restoring delivery confidence. Project satisfaction scores regularly exceeded 95%, and I was frequently requested by name by teams across Investment Banking.

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Beyond delivery, I was also a trusted advisor to colleagues and team members. With a background in psychology, I often supported peers with career guidance, team dynamics, and problem-solving, something that contributed to a strong, collaborative team culture.

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My 12-year period at Nedbank CIB was one of the most formative and memorable stages of my career. It provided exposure to high-pressure environments, complex financial systems, and some of the most intelligent professionals in the organisation. Leaving this “comfort zone” was a deliberate step to continue growing and broadening my expertise, a decision I’ve never regretted.