Natalie Austin
About Natalie Austin
Natalie Austin is a Senior Project Manager with extensive experience in project management across various sectors. She has worked at Investec since 2018 and previously held positions at DVT, GIBS Business School, and Absa Group, demonstrating expertise in both agile and waterfall methodologies.
Work at Investec
Natalie Austin has been employed at Investec as a Senior Project Manager since 2018. Her role is based in London, United Kingdom, where she has been instrumental in managing various projects. Prior to her current position, she worked at Investec in Johannesburg as a Senior Project Manager from 2016 to 2018. In both roles, she has focused on delivering project outcomes that align with business needs.
Previous Experience at DVT and GIBS
Before joining Investec, Natalie worked at DVT as a Project Manager from 2012 to 2014 in the City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. She also served as a Senior Project Manager at GIBS Business School from 2014 to 2016. In these positions, she developed bespoke solutions and collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance project delivery.
Education and Expertise
Natalie studied at the Project Management Institute, where she completed her Project Management studies and achieved the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification in 2017. She also holds a diploma in Business Administration and Management from Lesley Carnelley Business College, which she obtained in 1992. Her educational background supports her expertise in both agile and waterfall project management methodologies.
Background and Early Career
Natalie began her career as an Operational Risk Consultant at Absa Group from 2006 to 2007. She later transitioned to GIBS Business School, where she worked as an IT Operations Manager for a brief period in 2016. Her early career experiences laid the foundation for her project management skills and her ability to handle complex projects.
Project Management Skills
Throughout her career, Natalie has demonstrated strong project management skills. She has effectively collaborated with IT departments and C-Suite executives to gather project requirements and manage expectations. Additionally, she has implemented communication strategies to simplify technical concepts for multidisciplinary stakeholders, ensuring clarity and understanding across teams.