Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Professional Development
References
Timeline
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ELIZABETH TWUM BANNOR

Accra
ELIZABETH TWUM BANNOR

Summary

Accomplished IT and technical leader with over 15 years of experience in the mining industry. Expertise in managing technology services and projects to support site operations, optimizing IT infrastructure, and building high-performing teams. Proven success in strategic planning, budget management, and SAP data migration. Adept at partnering with business stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and ensure service excellence.

Overview

17
years of professional experience

Work History

Newmont Golden Ridge Limited

Site Technology Manager
07.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Manage mine site technology team and ensures that all technology systems are maintained, provide reliable services for site, and assist in development and implementation of site technology strategy
  • Oversee site technology team and budgets
  • Responsible for 15+ personnel for mine site including contractor personnel.
  • Managed implementation of new technological improvements resulting in increased efficiency
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to transform client requirements into turnkey solutions
  • Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources

Newmont Ghana Gold Ltd

Senior Technology Project Specialist
06.2020 - 06.2021

Job overview

  • Supervised multi-site, large-scale technology projects, delivering on schedule, within budget, and scope.

Newmont Golden Ridge Limited

Interim IT Operations Engagement Manager
02.2018 - 11.2018

Job overview

  • Responsible for the management and delivery of IT services to support the site operations, as defined by global.

Newmont Golden Ridge Limited

Regional IT Systems Analyst
01.2015 - 02.2018

Job overview

  • Collaborated with mining and process departments to deliver innovative technological solutions.

Newmont Ghana Gold Ltd

Regional IT Business Systems Analyst
03.2013 - 01.2015

Job overview

  • Manage IT Operational Budget and Spend

Newmont Mining Company

Regional Data Migration Specialist –SAP Finance
01.2011 - 03.2013

Job overview

  • Blueprint sessions to map out Legacy to SAP mapping for Finance Data Conversion Requirements.

Newmont Ghana Gold Ltd (NGGL)

Regional I.T. Solutions Business Analyst-Finance
07.2010 - 01.2011

Job overview

  • Evaluate and recommend improvements to company processes, including business case, single and multivariate business process reengineering and detailed requirements.

Newmont Ghana Gold Ltd (NGGL)

Member of Newmont Ghana IT Project Management Office
03.2009 - 01.2011

Job overview

  • Identify opportunities for continuous business and technical improvement using Information Technology

Newmont Ghana Gold Ltd (NGGL)

Ellipse Finance Functional Administrator (Newmont’s ERP Finance Administrator)
07.2009 - 06.2010

Job overview

Evaluated operational practices and identified improvement opportunities to develop revisions for systems and procedures.

Newmont Ghana Gold Ltd.

Programmer Analyst
02.2007 - 07.2009

Job overview

  • Set-up and administer Newmont’s Share Point Intranet site
  • Creating and Managing Data Warehousing using Microsoft Data management techniques; Microsoft SQL Reporting Services, Microsoft SQL Analysis Services, Microsoft SQL Integration Services

Education

Project Management Institute

Project Management Professional

University Overview

Ghana Institute of Management And Public Administration (GIMPA)
Accra

Post Graduate Diploma, Management in Information Systems (MIS)
12.2009

University Overview

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
Kumasi

Bachelor of Science from Computer Engineering
05.2005

University Overview

Skills

  • Technology Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Project Management
  • LEAN Process Improvement
  • SAP Data Migration
  • Six Sigma Greenbelt
  • Change Management
  • Process Analysis
  • Design Thinking
  • Business Solutions Design & Delivery
  • Team Collaboration
  • IT risk management

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Spearheaded successful technology initiatives at Akyem Mine, including DSS Fatigue avoidance, Network Optimization, and alternative fiber path implementation, resulting in improved redundancy and operational efficiency.
  • Led the implementation of cutting-edge mining technology solutions across Newmont Africa Region, achieving significant operational enhancements and safety improvements.
  • Implemented IT Cost Management processes resulting in over $500,000 in annual savings.
  • Managed complex data migration projects during ERP system upgrades, ensuring seamless transition and operational continuity.

Professional Development

Professional Development
  • Executive Women’s Leadership Program, Yale School of Management
  • Mastering Design Thinking, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • Data Science and Big Data Analytics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • Digital Transformation, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Professional Education
  • Leading Continuous Improvement, INSEAD
  • Lean Six Sigma – Lean Belt Course, Newmont Ghana Gold Ltd

References

References
  • Emmanuel Kwame Attifu, Head, Field Services, Newmont Mining Company, Details available on request.
  • Kamal Sulemana, Sourcing and Procurement Manager, Newmont Ghana Gold Ltd., Details available on request.

Timeline

Site Technology Manager
Newmont Golden Ridge Limited
07.2021 - Current
Senior Technology Project Specialist
Newmont Ghana Gold Ltd
06.2020 - 06.2021
Interim IT Operations Engagement Manager
Newmont Golden Ridge Limited
02.2018 - 11.2018
Regional IT Systems Analyst
Newmont Golden Ridge Limited
01.2015 - 02.2018
Regional IT Business Systems Analyst
Newmont Ghana Gold Ltd
03.2013 - 01.2015
Regional Data Migration Specialist –SAP Finance
Newmont Mining Company
01.2011 - 03.2013
Regional I.T. Solutions Business Analyst-Finance
Newmont Ghana Gold Ltd (NGGL)
07.2010 - 01.2011
Ellipse Finance Functional Administrator (Newmont’s ERP Finance Administrator)
Newmont Ghana Gold Ltd (NGGL)
07.2009 - 06.2010
Member of Newmont Ghana IT Project Management Office
Newmont Ghana Gold Ltd (NGGL)
03.2009 - 01.2011
Programmer Analyst
Newmont Ghana Gold Ltd.
02.2007 - 07.2009
Project Management Institute
Project Management Professional
Ghana Institute of Management And Public Administration (GIMPA)
Post Graduate Diploma, Management in Information Systems (MIS)
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
Bachelor of Science from Computer Engineering
ELIZABETH TWUM BANNOR