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I’m Oliver, a Senior Project Manager and leader of people and partnerships with a track record delivering software and digital initiatives across financial services. I specialize in end-to-end delivery, cross-functional governance, and building scalable programs across web, mobile, backend, and integrations.
I thrive on shaping discovery workshops, translating requirements into BRDs and roadmaps, and managing budgets, risk, and stakeholder communications. My approach blends agile delivery, vendor management, and operational enablement to improve predictability and value while mentoring teams to grow and excel.
Language
English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Advanced
Dutch
Beginner
Work Experience
Senior Project Manager / Head of People and Partnerships at Pygio
February 1, 2024 - PresentManage a portfolio of predominantly financial services projects, delivering across web, mobile, backend, frontend and integration-heavy work streams. Own end-to-end delivery from discovery and initiation through build, UAT, release/go-live and post-launch support. Lead discovery and BA: run workshops, gather requirements, produce BRDs for sign-off, translate into delivery scopes and plans. Coordinate cross-functional estimates (Dev/QA/UX/DevOps/integrations); convert into proposals and roadmaps. Own resource allocation and capacity forecasting; partner with Sales to forecast demand and plan staffing. Run staff augmentation and partner resourcing (Eastern Europe/Ukraine): role definition, sourcing support, selection, onboarding coordination. Manage budgets and burn tracking; drive trade-off decisions across scope/time/cost and maintain RAID logs and decision registers. Drive quality: acceptance criteria, QA expectations, go-live readiness, and adherence to specs and standards. Manage co
Part-time Coach at Crossfit Perform
February 1, 2021 - PresentWork as a part-time coach, delivering training sessions 2-4 times per week; plan workouts, monitor progress, and provide coaching support to clients.
Product Owner, Scrum Master, Project Manager at SovTech
July 1, 2021 - January 31, 2024Led multi-functional teams, setting priorities and managing backlogs to enable delivery across multiple projects using Agile and Waterfall. Managed full SDLC: requirements and initiation, design coordination, development delivery (Scrum), go-live and hypercare. Supported BA activities with BAs/strategists/designers/devs to define requirements, scope, acceptance criteria, and delivery approach. Managed budgets and delivery constraints; implemented change control and risk management. Implemented QA measures and delivery standards to improve predictability and reduce rework. Managed contractor relationships and maintained artifacts and documentation. Handover to sales and delivery readiness: weekly pipeline sessions; validated feasibility and translated demand into sourcing plans. Resource management: allocation and hiring coordination; supported interviews, onboarding, and assignment based on skills/availability. Primetric: utilization, budgeting, profitability reporting; tracked spend v
Business Developer at NV Technologies
April 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021Canvassed clients, built relationships and sold server rooms and network engineering services; responsible for client acquisition and development.
Sales / Real Estate Consultant at 5th Avenue Properties
September 1, 2018 - March 31, 2021Canvassed clients; consulted on client requirements; supervised showings, reported results and feedback to sellers; ensured stock is up to date, sourced and presented solutions; coordinated the transaction process on the seller’s side.
Real Estate Analyst at Protea Properties
March 1, 2018 - September 30, 2018Extensive use of Excel; site visits and reporting. Acquired permits for demolition and reconstruction. Analytically studying properties to purchase for an international fund. Managed commercial and retail properties at Broadway Mall.
Bar & Restaurant Manager at Shlomo's Deli & Bar
January 1, 2016 - June 30, 2018Managed bar and restaurant operations; trained staff; team management; customer relations; resolved service issues; developed marketing strategies; monitored product quality; supervised staff; handled cash, tips, and payroll; ordered and tracked supplies; implemented new processes and structures to improve efficiency.
Yacht Crew / Guest Services Lead at Private Yachts (Various)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017Holistic team management; watch keeper underway; ensured exterior immaculate; oversaw all facets of daily guest activities; water sports instructor ensuring guest safety; security escort for excursions; research and planning of guest activities; exterior maintenance – ordering equipment and supplies; set up WiFi, networks, music and entertainment systems; serviced generators and air conditioning systems; ordering and purchasing parts; employing independent contractors and ensuring completion of work.
Athlete / Rugby Academy Trainee at Western Province Rugby Academy
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010Invited to attend the Western Province Rugby Institute requiring intense physical training and dedication to the sport; training six days a week and games twice a week.
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Development and Environment at University of Stellenbosch
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026Senior Certificate (IEB) at Michaelhouse
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026Applied Engineering Certificate (AEC) at Marine Training Academy
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026Project Management Professional (PMP) at Project Management Institute
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026Certified Scrum Master (CSM) at Scrum Alliance
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026Qualifications
Senior Certificate (IEB)
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026Project Management Professional (PMP)
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026Applied Engineering Certificate (AEC)
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026Generative AI Overview for Project Managers (PMI)
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026Industry Experience
Professional Services, Financial Services, Real Estate & Construction, Travel & Hospitality, Retail
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