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Tanya Krause

Summary

Senior Project Manager with 15+ years of experience leading high-impact programs across technology, financial services, and health sectors. Proven track record of delivering multi-site initiatives, digital transformations, and process optimizations that improve efficiency by 25%–30% and enhance regulatory compliance. Experienced in Agile, Waterfall, Lean Six Sigma, and PMLC methodologies, with strong expertise in CRM, workflow automation, and AI-driven solutions. Adept at stakeholder engagement, team leadership, and driving measurable business outcomes across complex, cross-functional projects.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

PROJECT MANAGER

Affinity Life Limited
12.2021 - 07.2025

• Led cross-functional teams to deliver 20+ initiatives across operations, IT, and customer care, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives, and on-time delivery.

  • Launched and scaled 11 township-based Micro Clinic offices, overseeing renovations, infrastructure, IT integrations, and health and safety compliance across multiple locations.
    Optimized sales, claims, and CRM workflows, reducing operational bottlenecks, and improving turnaround times and data quality.
  • Introduced AI-driven quality assurance tooling (Callbi) into the data capture function, improving accuracy, compliance, and process efficiency.
  • Delivered the end-to-end launch of the Shaping Champions life-coaching and skills development program, coordinating stakeholders, vendors, and rollout planning.

BUSINESS ANALYST & PROJECT MANAGER

Group IT, 1Life, Telesure Investment Holdings
05.2018 - 12.2021
  • Managed multiple Agile and Waterfall projects for insurance platforms, enhancing customer onboarding and claims processing, and improving efficiency by 20–30%.
  • Partnered with business and IT stakeholders to implement compliance-driven solutions, reducing audit findings by 40%.
  • Designed and executed end-to-end digital transformation initiatives, including system integrations, and workflow automation.
  • Developed dashboards and reporting tools to track project KPIs, enabling leadership to make data-driven decisions.
  • Mentored and coordinated junior PMs and analysts, increasing team delivery performance and stakeholder satisfaction.

BUSINESS ANALYST AND PROJECT MANAGER

Auto & General Business Insurance (TIH)
06.2017 - 04.2018
  • Led key system and process improvement projects across underwriting and claims, reducing operational bottlenecks and processing time by 15%–20%.
  • Conducted business requirements gathering, translating it into technical specifications for seamless platform upgrades.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental teams and vendors to deliver on time, within budget, and compliant with regulatory standards.
  • Implemented workflow automation tools, increasing accuracy, and reducing manual errors across business processes.
  • Presented project updates to senior management, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, and stakeholder expectations.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

Telesure Investment Holdings
06.2014 - 06.2015
  • Directed multiple insurance and financial services projects from initiation to delivery, managing budgets of up to ZAR X million, and teams of 10 to 15.
  • Introduced standardized PM tools and templates across the organization, improving project tracking and reporting efficiency by 25%.
  • Oversaw cross-functional project delivery, including IT system upgrades, customer onboarding improvements, and operational process enhancements.
  • Engaged stakeholders at all levels to ensure project alignment, risk mitigation, and successful implementation of initiatives.
  • Facilitated training and mentoring for junior staff, building project management capabilities within the team.

PROJECT MANAGER

Telesure Investment Holdings
01.2011 - 05.2014
  • Directed multiple insurance and financial services projects from initiation to delivery, managing budgets of up to ZAR X million, and teams of 10 to 15.
  • Introduced standardized PM tools and templates across the organization, improving project tracking and reporting efficiency by 25%.
  • Oversaw cross-functional project delivery, including IT system upgrades, customer onboarding improvements, and operational process enhancements.
  • Engaged stakeholders at all levels to ensure project alignment, risk mitigation, and successful implementation of initiatives.
  • Facilitated training and mentoring for junior staff, building project management capabilities within the team.

Education

M.D. - Neuro-Linguistic Programming & Life Coaching

Action Factory
01.2026

M.D. - Neuro-Linguistic Programming & Life Coaching

Action Factory
Johannesburg
01.2022

High School Diploma -

Faculty Training Institute
01.2018

Business Architecture - Business Architecture

RealIRM
01.2017

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - Project Management

PM Ideas
01.2013

IMM Certificate in Marketing - Marketing

Rissik Business School
01.2004

Computer Graphics - Computer Graphics / Design

Hirt & Carter
01.1998

National Diploma: Food Service Management - Food Service Management / Hospitality

Hotel School
01.1992

Matric - General Education

Victoria Park High School
01.1989

Skills

Leadership and strategic skills

  • Team leadership and mentoring
  • Stakeholder engagement and communication
  • Strategic mindset and governance focus
  • Analytical insight and problem solving
  • Process implementation and operational efficiency

Project and program management methodologies

  • PMLC, SDLC
  • Agile (Scrum, Kanban), Waterfall
  • Lean Six Sigma
  • Change management
  • Project planning, critical path method, gap analysis, root cause analysis
  • Business process modeling, user stories, test cases, SWOT analysis

Digital platforms and tools

  • Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Visio, Teams, Projects, and Azure
  • Jira, Trello, Basecamp, and Google Workspace
  • CRM systems, cloud platforms, AS400
  • Teal Everest platform, GhostDraft, VeoSense
  • Generative AI tools, UI/UX design, wireframing, prototyping
  • Central document storage

Business and analytical skills

  • Data-driven decision making
  • Workflow optimization and process improvement
  • Digital transformation and system integrations
  • Customer and business impact focus

References

  • Mr Russ Page, Owner, RP Reno's, +27 76 944 0205
  • Marc Dufourq, Architect, D4 Architecture, +27 83 250 4241
  • Peter Bond, CEO and Director, Peter Bond & Associates Civil & Structural Engineers, +27 82 441 7532

Personal Information

Title: BUSINESS ANALYST | PROJECT MANAGER | LIFE COACH

Phone

+27, 0662675232

Timeline

PROJECT MANAGER

Affinity Life Limited
12.2021 - 07.2025

BUSINESS ANALYST & PROJECT MANAGER

Group IT, 1Life, Telesure Investment Holdings
05.2018 - 12.2021

BUSINESS ANALYST AND PROJECT MANAGER

Auto & General Business Insurance (TIH)
06.2017 - 04.2018

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

Telesure Investment Holdings
06.2014 - 06.2015

PROJECT MANAGER

Telesure Investment Holdings
01.2011 - 05.2014

M.D. - Neuro-Linguistic Programming & Life Coaching

Action Factory

M.D. - Neuro-Linguistic Programming & Life Coaching

Action Factory

High School Diploma -

Faculty Training Institute

Business Architecture - Business Architecture

RealIRM

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - Project Management

PM Ideas

IMM Certificate in Marketing - Marketing

Rissik Business School

Computer Graphics - Computer Graphics / Design

Hirt & Carter

National Diploma: Food Service Management - Food Service Management / Hospitality

Hotel School

Matric - General Education

Victoria Park High School
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