Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
References
Affiliations
Languages
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WARREN MURRAY

WARREN MURRAY

VILA REAL DE SANTO ANTONIO

Summary

Dynamic Project Director with 12 years of experience at Enterprise PMO Project Management, excelling in complex problem-solving and strategic planning. Proven track record in managing multi-million dollar projects, leveraging strong analytical thinking and stakeholder engagement to drive successful outcomes. Adept at leading cross-functional teams and implementing innovative business strategies.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Director

PMO Project Management
Cape Town
09.2018 - Current
  • Professional Project and Business Management Solutions.
  • 12 years of enterprise client experience in finance, project management, and operations.
  • Start-Up Business Strategy and Implementation.
  • Solving complex problems through experience and best business practices.
  • Salesforce Projects.
  • Agile SAFe Enterprise.
  • Financial AI and Robotics Projects.
  • Corporate Project and Business Strategy Leadership.

Contracts Project Manager

Steval Engineering (Pty) Ltd
Lephalale
01.2013 - 08.2018
  • Managed enterprise-level global accounts including GE, Alstom, Mitsubishi Hitachi and Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd.
  • Construction Engineering, Power and Energy
  • Progesional Projects Management Team
  • Resources 22500, $20b USD Project budget.

Formulating Multiple Projects Time Schedule.

Ensure Multiple Schedule Compliance.

Identify Project Critical Path.

Budget vs Actual Progress.

S- Curve and SE Ration.

Budgeted Earned vs Actual Spend Values.

Project Controls.

Finance.

IT Solutions.

Project Management

Dereham Properties
01.2006 - 12.2012
  • Project Managed several National and International commercial Property Developments - Undertook Project Management of Construction - Worked in Dubai on projects for UAE Kingdom and in the U.K
  • For mainstream corporates like Dimension Data, Business Connection and The UK Immigration

Senior Project and Business Development Manager

Dereham Projects / E-Torx LTD
Durban
01.2003 - 12.2012
  • Company Overview: Professional Project Consultants
  • Project and Business Development Managed several National and International commercial Projects - Worked in Dubai on projects for the UAE Kingdom and in the U.K
  • For mainstream corporate like Dimension Data, Business Connection and The UK Immigration
  • Professional Project Consultants

Partner and MD

E-Torx
Bristol
01.2003 - 12.2006
  • Company Overview: E-Torx was a LTD company in the UK
  • Project Manage - Contact Centre infrastructure Corporate and Government as well as parastatal
  • Supply telecoms solutions inbound and outbound campaigns
  • Conceptualize systems based on client requirements
  • Create online strategies for clients & campaigns inbound and outbound
  • Presenting strategies, campaigns and systems to clients and potential clients
  • Constant research on cutting-edge technologies and the viability of such technologies for clients
  • Building proof-of-concept systems based on client requirements
  • Network & server management
  • Management of staff, projects and all aspects of the Telecommunication division
  • E-Torx was a LTD company in the UK

Business Owner - MD

Info Africa
01.2003 - 12.2005
  • Delivered IT Seta skills training on behalf of DIT and Department of trade and Industry
  • Outsourced staff to leading IT companies and managed their workplace experience on behalf of government

Business Owner

01.1993 - 12.2003
  • Design & Construction of IT infrastructure for Corporate Clients
  • Staff outsourcing
  • Design, build and supply cutting edge solutions for the DTP and CAD industry
  • Project Managed several greenfield projects in design, Installation of turnkey Data Solution and Call Centre including Construction and final workspace design and installation

Education

MSc Degree - Project Management

University of Salford
Manchester

MBA - Master of Business Administration

ENEB
Barcelona Spain

Master of Science - Master in International Trade

ENEB
Barcelona Spain

Some College (No Degree) - Certified Associate

Salesforce
USA

PRINCE2 (2009) Practitioner -

APMG-International
01.2009

PRINCE2 (2009) Foundation -

APMG-International
01.2009

Skills

  • People skills
  • Business Strategy and Leadership
  • Analytical thinking
  • Multi-stakeholder asset management
  • Professionalism
  • Information technology management
  • Stakeholder management
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Project management
  • Agreement negotiation
  • Project scope
  • Scope definition
  • Innovation and creativity
  • Financial administration
  • Cross-functional coordination
  • Schedule management
  • Project lifecycle management
  • Team leadership
  • Policy and procedure development
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Strategic planning
  • Risk assessment
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving

Accomplishments

  • Portfolio Manager AI and Robotics Projects in the Financial Banking industry - Fraud and Salesforce.
  • Medupi/Kuseli Project, 4th Largest Coal Fired Power Station in the world. Part of the Lead PMO group. National Key Point Project employed 22500 resources at one point.
  • EThekwini Metropolitan International LCR Committee, National Project steering committee formed by invitation by government to direct project on behalf of multiple private and government stakeholders.

References

References available upon request.

Affiliations

  • Former Semi Professional Football player
  • Former Professional Motocross and Off Road rider.

Languages

English
First Language
Afrikaans
Proficient (C2)
C2

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Project Director

PMO Project Management
09.2018 - Current

Contracts Project Manager

Steval Engineering (Pty) Ltd
01.2013 - 08.2018

Project Management

Dereham Properties
01.2006 - 12.2012

Senior Project and Business Development Manager

Dereham Projects / E-Torx LTD
01.2003 - 12.2012

Partner and MD

E-Torx
01.2003 - 12.2006

Business Owner - MD

Info Africa
01.2003 - 12.2005

Business Owner

01.1993 - 12.2003

MSc Degree - Project Management

University of Salford

MBA - Master of Business Administration

ENEB

Master of Science - Master in International Trade

ENEB

Some College (No Degree) - Certified Associate

Salesforce

PRINCE2 (2009) Practitioner -

APMG-International

PRINCE2 (2009) Foundation -

APMG-International
WARREN MURRAY