Davina Mavuwa

About

Results-driven leader with over a decade of experience in project management, strategic consulting, and AI automation. Adept at leading complex projects, streamlining operations, and implementing innovative solutions to drive sustainable growth. Founder & Senior Advisor at Elevare Business Advisory Services, specializing in optimizing processes and implementing AI-driven solutions for improved productivity. Experienced in navigating business challenges with a global perspective from Canada and South Africa. Passionate about leveraging AI for business empowerment and digital transformation. Actively champions women’s leadership through the radio show Her Collective, showcasing influential African women in business. Committed to fostering community, influence, and legacy while driving meaningful change in corporate, entrepreneurial, and tech-driven spaces.

Experience

• Senior Delivery Manager · Orium01-01-2023 – 07-01-2024

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• Senior Scrum Master/Project Manager · lululemon07-01-2020 – 01-01-2022

  Directed end-to-end operations to ensure efficient utilization and allocation of 14 on-site and 10 offshore developers across ongoing projects. Coached development team on scrum principles, helping the team focus on sprint goals and achieve high performance levels. Managed budgets and status reports for business stakeholders, PMO, program/technology management, and multiple cross-functional partners.

• Global Delivery Manager · The CRM Team05-01-2018 – 06-01-2020

  Directed high-performance teams to evaluate and upgrade software products for clients like Heineken and American Express. Managed the full lifecycle of scope development and deployment through stakeholder interviews and business requirement analysis. Delivered Microsoft Dynamics projects using Agile, Scaled Agile, Kanban, and traditional project management practices. Ensured transparent cross-functional communication and facilitated requirements, user experience, and technical discussions across platforms.

• Finance Project Manager · Atco Structures & Logistics03-01-2015 – 05-01-2018

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• Finance Operations Project Lead · FT Services01-01-2012 – 03-01-2015

  Provided leadership support to the director of finance in program development and related processes. Hosted cross-functional team meetings to design, develop, and deploy finance and contract operations. Administered SAP configuration/master data setup and coordinated with Finance IT, HRIS, and key internal groups. Delivered analysis and reporting on revenue, costs, and profitability of contracts.

Education

• Franklin UniversityBachelors Degree, Accounting and Finance
• Dominican Convent HarareN/A, N/A
• Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt UniversityMaster of Business Administration - MBA, Strategic Planning

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