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Kent Klein

@kentklein

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Senior Programme Manager with expertise in digital transformation leadership.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

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

I am a Senior Programme Manager with a proven track record of leading over 15 major digital transformation projects for prestigious clients, including MIT and Fortune 500 companies. My experience spans managing international remote teams and delivering projects valued between R5M and R50M+. I take pride in achieving a 95%+ on-time delivery rate across all managed projects, demonstrating my commitment to excellence and efficiency.

Throughout my career, I have focused on business development and organizational process improvement. At MIT, I led a 12-person international team to deliver a comprehensive digital graduation system, while also developing a mobile application for high-risk travel management. My role at Discovery Insure involved managing a diverse portfolio of digital transformation projects, where I successfully launched innovative platforms and automated systems that significantly enhanced user experience and operational efficiency.

As a passionate leader, I believe in liberating individual potential through innovative project approaches and fostering high-performance team cultures. My journey has been marked by a commitment to strategic leadership, process innovation, and a relentless pursuit of excellence in project delivery.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Programme Manager

Current

Hyperboliq

Dec 2021 - Present (3 years 8 months)

Led complex international programmes and high-performance remote teams for prestigious clients including MIT. Responsible for end-to-end project delivery, business development, and organizational process improvement.

Digital Transformation Program Management Team Leadership Business Development Process Improvement Salesforce Mobile Application Development Design Thinking

Project Manager

Discovery Insure

May 2016 - Present (9 years 3 months)

Managed a comprehensive portfolio of high-value digital transformation projects across insurance products, serving over 2 million active customers. Led diverse cross-functional teams spanning marketing, product development, technical development, and business architecture.

Project Management Digital Transformation Cross Functional Team Leadership Agile Methodologies

Project Manager / Director

Proconse Consulting Engineers

Aug 2005 - Present (20 years)

Managed large-scale construction projects from concept through completion, progressing from Project Manager to Director. Led business development and team growth, championing innovative project delivery approaches.

Construction Project Management Business Development Team Leadership Process Innovation Strategic Leadership Governance Financial Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Cranefield College

Master of Commerce, Project & Programme Management

2009 - 2015

Focused on advanced concepts in project and programme management. Gained expertise in leading complex initiatives and optimizing project delivery processes.