Riaan van der Watt

Riaan Van der Watt is an accomplished Information Communication Technology Project Manager at KiwiRail since May 2023, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at Xero as Product Manager and Product Owner, where responsibilities included executing product vision and managing security projects. At Xero, Riaan oversaw IT security project planning and management, ensuring compliance with various regulations and leading cross-functional teams using Agile methodologies. Prior experience includes serving as a Senior Information Technology Project Manager at Standard Bank Group, managing IT infrastructure and security projects, as well as roles at Wireless Business Solutions and the SA Air Force, where foundational skills in telecommunications were developed. Riaan holds multiple certifications in Agile project management and telecommunications technology, underpinning a strong academic background in project management and safety.