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Johan Swart

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Technical Programme Manager at PartnerHero / Crescendo who delivered 10+ AI initiatives and enterprise cloud programmes.

South Africa
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At PartnerHero / Crescendo, I managed global technical programmes across cloud, security, integrations, data and DevOps, and delivered 10+ AI and augmented-AI initiatives. I also led ISO 27001 and SOC 2 audit readiness and execution, achieving successful audit outcomes.

Earlier, I led Agile transformation and enterprise portfolio programmes at Wunderman Thompson, Discovery Vitality and ABSA Bank. My work has included a Microsoft 365 to Google Workspace and GCP migration for 4,500 users, Scrum-of-Scrums governance across six countries, and a self-service knowledge base that reduced support tickets by approximately 40%.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

PC

Technical Programme Manager / InfoSec Manager

PartnerHero / Crescendo

Sep 2023 - Aug 2026 (2 years 11 months)

Served as Global Technical Programme Manager and People Manager across CloudOps, Cloud Security, Integrations, Go-To-Market, Data & Data Warehousing, DevOps and WordPress. Led distributed teams across multiple countries and drove delivery of large-scale technical initiatives.

WT

Programme Manager

Wunderman Thompson

Oct 2020 - Aug 2023 (2 years 10 months)

Led Agile transformation across integration and operations functions, transitioning teams from Waterfall to Agile delivery. Managed the Bayer account programme across onshore and offshore partners and directly managed a team of four Project Managers / Scrum Masters.

DV

Agile Programme Manager

Discovery Vitality

Dec 2018 - Jul 2020 (1 year 7 months)

Led Agile Portfolio Management for the Vitality Group, driving integration and operational programmes across national and international client accounts. Directed transition of Waterfall teams to Agile and facilitated adoption of SAFe for large programmes.

WT

Programme Manager – Agile

Wunderman Thompson

Jan 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year 11 months)

Managed Agile programme delivery, likely overseeing projects and teams. (Based on title and company.)

AB

SAFe Enterprise Programme Manager

ABSA Bank

Jun 2018 - Oct 2018 (4 months)

Led Agile-at-scale adoption across enterprise portfolios, coordinating cross-functional squads within a SAFe operating model. Facilitated transition planning from Waterfall to Agile ways of working for business and technology teams.

MS

Senior Consultant, Projects

Monocle Solutions

Jan 2015 - Dec 2017 (2 years 11 months)

Contracted to Nedbank & FNB, providing project consulting services. (Based on title and company.)

BA

Agile PMO Manager / Programme Director

BancABC

Jan 2015 - Dec 2015 (11 months)

Managed PMO and directed programmes, likely overseeing Agile delivery. (Based on title and company.)

DJ

PMO Manager / Programme Director

Department of Justice

Jan 2015 - Dec 2015 (11 months)

Managed PMO and directed programmes for the Department of Justice. (Based on title and company.)

SB

Specialist PM / PMO Manager

Standard Bank

Jan 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year 11 months)

Specialized in project management and PMO management at Standard Bank. (Based on title and company.)

MT

Data Architect / Project Specialist

MTN

Jan 2014 - Dec 2014 (11 months)

Worked as a Data Architect and Project Specialist at MTN. (Based on title and company.)

AB

Programme Manager / Architecture Manager

Absa Bank

Jan 2013 - Dec 2014 (1 year 11 months)

Managed programmes and architecture at Absa Bank. (Based on title and company.)

TE

Project Director, Specialised Projects

Telkom

Jan 2011 - Dec 2013 (2 years 11 months)

Directed specialised projects at Telkom. (Based on title and company.)

DD

Portfolio Manager

Dimension Data

Jan 2010 - Dec 2011 (1 year 11 months)

Managed a portfolio of projects or products at Dimension Data. (Based on title and company.)

WB

Portfolio Manager

WesBank Business

Jan 2009 - Dec 2010 (1 year 11 months)

Managed a portfolio of projects or products at WesBank Business. (Based on title and company.)

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

VT

Vaal Technikon

National Diploma, Electronics Engineering

Completed a National Diploma in Electronics Engineering in 1992.

TS

Technical High School

High School Diploma, General

Completed Grade 12 Technical High School Diploma in 1989.

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