Jacques Coetzee
About Jacques Coetzee
Jacques Coetzee is the Director of PMO - Africa at American Tower, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in project and program management, having held various leadership roles across multiple organizations in South Africa.
Current Role at American Tower
Jacques Coetzee currently serves as the Director of PMO - Africa at American Tower, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing project management operations across the African region. His focus includes implementing strategic initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and project delivery.
Previous Experience at American Tower
Prior to his current role, Jacques Coetzee worked at American Tower as the Head of Business Integration - Africa from 2020 to 2022. In this capacity, he managed business integration processes and collaborated with various teams to ensure seamless operations across the continent. He also served as an Independent Consultant for the company from 2017 to 2020, providing expert guidance on project management.
Education and Project Management Expertise
Jacques Coetzee has a strong educational background in project management. He earned a Master's Degree in Project and Program Management from Cranefield College, graduating Cum Laude from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, he completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Business Management at Henley Business School from 2014 to 2015. His qualifications include Prince 2 Practitioner certification from APMG UK, achieved in 2008.
Career Background and Roles
Jacques Coetzee has held various roles throughout his career, contributing to his extensive experience in project management. He worked as a Project Manager at ATM Solutions from 2010 to 2011 and at Diebold Nixdorf from 2013 to 2016, where he also served as Programme Manager. His experience includes a role as Business Portfolio Manager at Cyest Corporation from 2007 to 2013 and as a Bond Security Specialist at Absa Bank from 2002 to 2004.
Skills in Team Leadership and Communication
Jacques Coetzee possesses strong skills in building and leading high-performance teams. He thrives in organizational cultures that prioritize open communication and team development. His experience includes managing large-scale system and infrastructure implementation roll-outs and overseeing remote and virtual project teams.