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Andries Eigelaar

@andrieseigelaar

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Seasoned Operations Program Manager driving strategic initiatives and operational excellence.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, with opportunities for growth.

I am a seasoned Operations Program Manager with extensive experience in program management and operational processes. My career has been defined by my ability to leverage tools like Asana, Slack, and Google Workspace to streamline collaboration and monitor performance metrics effectively. I have a proven track record in budget management, schedule management, and resource management, which has enabled me to drive results across cross-functional programs, fostering organizational growth and sustained success.

Throughout my career, I have directed program management activities at the City of Cape Town, overseeing daily operations for project teams and optimizing capital project planning processes. My leadership has resulted in significant improvements, including reducing project cycle times from six months to just two weeks through Agile Sprints. I am passionate about preparing detailed reports for senior management and fostering innovation to tackle operational challenges head-on.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Non-Executive Director

Current

AJF Eigelaars & Sons

Jun 2008 - Present (17 years 2 months)

Provided strategic guidance, achieving a 15% annual revenue increase. Ensured compliance with industry regulations through effective governance. Advised on financial strategies, reducing operational costs by 10%.

Revenue Regulatory Compliance Financial Strategy Market Expansion Key Metric Improvement

Head: Project Management and Implementation

City of Cape Town

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 (11 months)

Directed program management activities to align with enterprise goals and strategic objectives. Oversaw daily operations for Directorate project teams, including staffing, budgeting, and training. Developed and executed Capital Project planning processes to optimize portfolio outcomes.

Program Management Budgeting Staffing Reporting Innovation

Senior Program Manager (Information Systems & Technology)

City of Cape Town

Jul 2017 - Jul 2017 (0 months)

Planned and managed IT projects within allocated budgets. Supervised project managers and interdisciplinary teams for effective coordination. Led development of project-related documents, including risk logs and change requests.

IT Project Management Budget Management Team Leadership Risk Management Documentation

Senior Project Manager

EOH

Apr 2014 - Apr 2014 (0 months)

Directed the PMO to align programme implementation with capital goals. Defined project scope and deliverables to meet organizational objectives. Developed project plans and coordinated staff efficiently.

PMO Project Scoping Project Planning Budget Management Resource Management Agile Principles Collaboration

Project Manager

Datacentrix

Dec 2013 - Dec 2013 (0 months)

Delivered 20+ enterprise IT projects within scope, budget, and timelines. Managed cross-functional teams, increasing productivity by 25%. Oversaw project budgets exceeding $5M, achieving 10% cost savings.

Cross Functional Team Management Budget Oversight Agile Methodologies Risk Management On Time Delivery Productivity Improvement Enterprise IT

Project Manager

Rental & Trading

Jan 2013 - Jan 2013 (0 months)

Directed teams to complete 25+ projects annually with a 95% on-time delivery rate. Managed budgets exceeding $2M, achieving cost savings of up to 15%. Negotiated contracts to reduce procurement costs by 10%.

Budget Management Contract Negotiation On Time Delivery Procurement Team Leadership

Project Manager

Datacentrix

Jan 2011 - Jan 2011 (0 months)

Led cross-functional teams to deliver 95% of projects on time and within budget. Managed budgets exceeding $1M, ensuring cost efficiency. Streamlined workflows to reduce delays by 20%.

Cross Functional Team Leadership Budget Management On Time Delivery Delay Reduction Project Delivery Compliance

Business Owner

CellC Connect

Jan 2006 - Dec 2010 (4 years 11 months)

Increased customer base by 35% year-over-year through targeted marketing. Managed daily operations to sustain a 20% profit margin. Trained and supervised employees, improving productivity by 25%.

Customer Acquisition Marketing Strategy Margin Improvement Productivity Improvement Sales Growth

Project Manager

WonFire NPO

Feb 2009 - Apr 2009 (2 months)

Delivered 15+ community development projects annually on time and within budget. Coordinated teams of 30+ volunteers, improving efficiency by 25%. Secured $500K+ in grant funding through strategic proposals.

Community Development Project Delivery Volunteer coordination Grants Proposals Process Improvement Budget Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

SACAP

Advanced Coach Practitioner, Coaching

2021 - 2021

Advanced coaching techniques emphasizing emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills to enhance leadership effectiveness and team dynamics.

University of Stellenbosch

Master of Business Administration, Business Administration

2015 - 2015

Comprehensive MBA program focusing on project management, business administration principles, project governance, and stakeholder engagement. The program also emphasized the importance of effective communication skills, including English proficiency at a B2 level, to succeed in international business environments. Additionally, the curriculum covered budget management and resource management strat