Brendan Joubert

Remote-ready fractional Programme Manager and Strategic PMO Lead experience delivering cross-border fintech and digital transformation projects. Proven success in managing SDLC/PDLC initiatives using Agile/Waterfall hybrid methodologies, while ensuring regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and PMO governance. Adept at leading remote teams, streamlining operations, and aligning product delivery with business outcomes. Advise executive leadership on strategic project prioritization and risk mitigation.

Established and led the PMO, implementing governance frameworks that improved project delivery efficiency by 100%. Developed security policies, compliance protocols, and fraud tracking systems to meet FCA requirements. Structured IT service operations including access management (UAM) and equipment tracking. Advised executive leadership on strategic project prioritization and risk mitigation. Managed all international projects and cross-functional teams across UK, Israel, and Georgia regions.

Delivered strategic advisory services for SMEs and startups, focusing on digital transformation, risk management, and business process optimization. Designed and implemented marketing governance frameworks to ensure regulatory compliance with clients. Authored a practical business manual for SMMEs, resulting in secured consulting contracts. Conducted training workshops on governance and operational best practices for business owners. Developed client websites aligned with digital strategy objectives.

Delivered 180+ strategic projects across 427 national branches with budgets up to R1M+, covering IT infrastructure, compliance, and operational security. Lead all issuer/acquirer initiatives and payment system compliance. Directed critical regulatory projects including FIC Act alignment, POPIA implementation, and DebiCheck integration. Led deployment of physical security systems and rural telecommunications infrastructure. Established disaster recovery protocols and specialized payment systems.

Served as certified financial advisor ensuring software solutions met tax and regulatory standards for retirement, estate planning, and financial needs analysis. Partnered with engineering teams to develop compliant financial planning tools, resolving calculation errors and improving accuracy while acting as primary Astute software representative, advising on industry best practices for product enhancements. Trained financial advisors on system implementation, FNA methodologies and compliance requirements.

Specialization in Strategic Business Management which encompasses all functions within a business and includes the execution and delivery of various strategic initiatives and operational performance enhancement capabilities.