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Jahirah Campbell

Etobicoke,Ontario

Summary

Strategic Senior Technical Program Manager recognized for driving productivity and enhancing operational efficiency. Demonstrates expertise in strategic planning, risk management, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities ensure the timely delivery of projects within scope and budget. Aiming to leverage technical acumen to foster innovation and streamline processes in future initiatives.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Technical Program Manager

Showmax - MultiChoice Africa
South Africa, Gauteng
01.2020 - Current
  • Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, including internal functional groups, engineering teams, and third-party telecom partners (such as Vodacom Group, MTN Group, Mauritius Telecom, Unitel, Stellr, and Capricorn), to successfully deliver digital telco acquisition strategies, products, and features across web and mobile apps.
  • Led the go-to-market strategy for the rebranding of Showmax Streaming across Africa, overseeing the launch in 44 countries, and prioritizing the top five markets: South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, and Ethiopia.
  • Lead the delivery and integration of diverse payment methods, including credit cards (Mastercard, Visa, Verve, Peach), mobile wallets (e.g., MPesa), and bundles/airtime payments, across web platforms and mobile apps.
  • Collaborated with external partners Comcast, NBCUniversal, Peacock, and technology enabler Moment in rebranding Showmax.

Agile Project Manager

Nedbank
South Africa, Gauteng
07.2017 - 08.2019

Key Projects Delivered:

  • Nedbank Chatbot: Delivered a chatbot solution for improved customer engagement and support.
  • Savings and Investment Products: Led the development of new savings and investment product offerings.
  • Fintech Solutions: Led fintech innovation initiatives to enhance digital banking capabilities. Customer Relationship Management (CRM): Spearheaded CRM initiatives to improve customer experience and retention.
  • Cross-Border Payments: Drove the execution of cross-border payment initiatives to streamline international transactions.
  • Target Operating Model: Played a key role in shaping the target operating model to support business scalability and operational.

Agile Project Manager/Scrum Master

Alexander Forbes
South Africa, Gauteng
02.2015 - 06.2017
  • Worked on content management initiatives, including digitizing forms and processes. Additionally, I was responsible for infrastructure upgrades and system modernization.

Project Manager/ Project Cordinator

Various Companies
South Africa, Gauteng
02.2005 - 11.2011
  • Nedbank: Junior Project Manager, 2008 - 2015.
  • Auditor General, South Africa: Project Coordinator, 2006 - 2008.
  • First National Bank/Rand Merchant Bank - Project Coordinator, 2005-2006.
  • Edcon Retail Giant: Project Coordinator, June 2004 - December.
  • CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research): Project Administrator, Jan - June 2004.

Education

Post Graduate Degree - Project & Program Management - Stratergy And IT

Cranefield College of Project & Program Management
South Africa Midrand
09-2015

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Project & Programe Management - Stratergy And IT

Cranefield College -Project & Programe Management
09-2014

Diploma - Project Management

Dalemin College
09-2006

Skills

  • Cross-functional stakeholder engagement
  • Senior Executive Engagement
  • Budget Management
  • Scheduling and forecasting
  • Resource Planning
  • Problem solving
  • Conflict management
  • Bargaining and negotiation
  • People management
  • Coaching
  • Agile project management
  • Product management
  • Information technology
  • Compliance and regulations
  • Program implementation
  • Developing project strategy

Accomplishments

  • Individual Recognition -Nigeria Showmax Expansion
  • Individual Recognition - Kenya Re-Brand Expand and delivery of the Mpesa payment integration
  • Certificate of Recognition - Nedbank Executing Project Excellence
  • Certificate of Recognition - Ongoing Award

Languages

English
Full Professional

Certification

  • PMI Certification
  • Program Management Professional
  • Prince 2 Certification
  • SAFe
  • Scrum Certification
  • PMBOK Certification
  • System Development Life Cycle
  • Agile Framework Certification

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Technical Program Manager

Showmax - MultiChoice Africa
01.2020 - Current

Agile Project Manager

Nedbank
07.2017 - 08.2019

Agile Project Manager/Scrum Master

Alexander Forbes
02.2015 - 06.2017

Project Manager/ Project Cordinator

Various Companies
02.2005 - 11.2011

Post Graduate Degree - Project & Program Management - Stratergy And IT

Cranefield College of Project & Program Management

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Project & Programe Management - Stratergy And IT

Cranefield College -Project & Programe Management

Diploma - Project Management

Dalemin College
Jahirah Campbell