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Senior Manager – Business Transformation

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EY’s Business Transformation team works with senior executives on their most pressing challenges to deliver tangible results. We are looking for accomplished, creative individuals who bring rigor, passion, and practicality to our growing team. This position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, and implementing transformational initiatives to enhance efficiency, productivity, and profitability.

The infrastructure gap continues to be a constraint to economic growth and service delivery to the most vulnerable. , leaving the most vulnerable out of full participation in the economy. If you are passionate about delivering innovative , complex and transformative infrastructure investment solutions that create large-scale socio-economic transformation to drive inclusive economic growth, then you are the person we are looking to join our team.

As a member of the Business Transformation team, you will help clients to solve complex enterprise-wide issues by formulating strategic initiatives, redesigning organisations, transforming the operations and processes, and improving organisational performance. You will work with our clients to help solve their toughest challenges and deliver insightful recommendations that are rigorous in their grounding, creative in their selection, distinct to each client, and practical in their ability to be taken to market. You will be skilled at working with and through clients to ensure that they have full ownership of analysis as well as implementation.

The opportunity

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Manager to help add value to our private and public sector clients on their complex infrastructure projects by helping them define, understand and manage risks associated with their projects through transformation strategies that add value, and ensure effective procurement and implementation of complex projects.

Your key responsibilities

• Manage more than one assignment at a time while demonstrating quality and consistency of performance in every assignment and the ability to Support the operations and governance of client's large/complex projects and programs by designing and implementing multi-year Project Management Offices (PMO) or Transformation Management Offices (TMO).
• Support clients to lead large scale planning and execution of strategic large/complex projects and programs e.g. transformational programs, large infrastructure projects
• Demonstrate professionalism and confidence to deal with a range of stakeholder groups and management teams, with ability to adapt well to change and effectively communicate and present work products.
• Develop and execute comprehensive business transformation strategies that align with strategic goals and objectives.
• Apply knowledge and insights from client work and experience to wider business environment
• Lead and facilitate change management efforts by ensuring all stakeholders are engaged, informed, and supported throughout the transformation process.
• Use data-driven insights to make informed decisions, monitor progress, and measure the success of transformation efforts
• Plan and oversee the execution of transformation projects, including setting goals, defining project scopes, allocating resources, and managing timelines.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, work quality, scope and client deliverables and Identify potential risks and obstacles to engagement success, develop mitigation strategies, and adapt plans as needed.
• Work closely with various competencies and teams to ensure alignment and effective communication throughout the engagement and transformation process.
• Support the pursuit of new business opportunities, including building strong client relations, understanding client needs and EY solution offerings,
• Leverage existing relationships and build new ones to assist partners with generating new business opportunities and building relevant external networks and relationships.
• Demonstrate deep functional capabilities and professional knowledge, and stay current with industry and regulatory leading practices.
• Support the people development of the Business Transformation team by contributing to or leading training courses, recruitment, and team / wellbeing activities.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback, identifying opportunities
• Share technical and other knowledge with the team drawing on previous experience and current learning.

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To qualify for the role you must have

• MBA and/or professional certification (e.g. Pr. Eng/Tech , CPA, CFA, preferred.
• At least 10 years relevant work experience (consulting experience highly desired)
• Experience in one or more of the following: Strategy Project Management Office, Business Transformation, Capital Project/Programme Management, Capital/ Infrastructure Planning and Delivery Management, Revenue protection and enhancement, Operational turnaround and improvement, experience in delivering infrastructure PPP projects
• Ability to manage strategic and complex transformation and infrastructure projects
• Ability to apply analytical and conceptual thinking and provide structure to complex and ambiguous projects
• Effective time management and organisation skills , with ability to work under pressure while meeting the requisite quality delivery
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate and work effectively

Senior Manager – Business Transformation

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EY’s Business Transformation team works with senior executives on their most pressing challenges to deliver tangible results. We are looking for accomplished, creative individuals who bring rigor, passion, and practicality to our growing team. This position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, and implementing transformational initiatives to enhance efficiency, productivity, and profitability.

The infrastructure gap continues to be a constraint to economic growth and service delivery to the most vulnerable. , leaving the most vulnerable out of full participation in the economy. If you are passionate about delivering innovative , complex and transformative infrastructure investment solutions that create large-scale socio-economic transformation to drive inclusive economic growth, then you are the person we are looking to join our team.

As a member of the Business Transformation team, you will help clients to solve complex enterprise-wide issues by formulating strategic initiatives, redesigning organisations, transforming the operations and processes, and improving organisational performance. You will work with our clients to help solve their toughest challenges and deliver insightful recommendations that are rigorous in their grounding, creative in their selection, distinct to each client, and practical in their ability to be taken to market. You will be skilled at working with and through clients to ensure that they have full ownership of analysis as well as implementation.

The opportunity

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Manager to help add value to our private and public sector clients on their complex infrastructure projects by helping them define, understand and manage risks associated with their projects through transformation strategies that add value, and ensure effective procurement and implementation of complex projects.

Your key responsibilities

• Manage more than one assignment at a time while demonstrating quality and consistency of performance in every assignment and the ability to Support the operations and governance of client's large/complex projects and programs by designing and implementing multi-year Project Management Offices (PMO) or Transformation Management Offices (TMO).
• Support clients to lead large scale planning and execution of strategic large/complex projects and programs e.g. transformational programs, large infrastructure projects
• Demonstrate professionalism and confidence to deal with a range of stakeholder groups and management teams, with ability to adapt well to change and effectively communicate and present work products.
• Develop and execute comprehensive business transformation strategies that align with strategic goals and objectives.
• Apply knowledge and insights from client work and experience to wider business environment
• Lead and facilitate change management efforts by ensuring all stakeholders are engaged, informed, and supported throughout the transformation process.
• Use data-driven insights to make informed decisions, monitor progress, and measure the success of transformation efforts
• Plan and oversee the execution of transformation projects, including setting goals, defining project scopes, allocating resources, and managing timelines.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, work quality, scope and client deliverables and Identify potential risks and obstacles to engagement success, develop mitigation strategies, and adapt plans as needed.
• Work closely with various competencies and teams to ensure alignment and effective communication throughout the engagement and transformation process.
• Support the pursuit of new business opportunities, including building strong client relations, understanding client needs and EY solution offerings,
• Leverage existing relationships and build new ones to assist partners with generating new business opportunities and building relevant external networks and relationships.
• Demonstrate deep functional capabilities and professional knowledge, and stay current with industry and regulatory leading practices.
• Support the people development of the Business Transformation team by contributing to or leading training courses, recruitment, and team / wellbeing activities.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback, identifying opportunities
• Share technical and other knowledge with the team drawing on previous experience and current learning.

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To qualify for the role you must have

• MBA and/or professional certification (e.g. Pr. Eng/Tech , CPA, CFA, preferred.
• At least 10 years relevant work experience (consulting experience highly desired)
• Experience in one or more of the following: Strategy Project Management Office, Business Transformation, Capital Project/Programme Management, Capital/ Infrastructure Planning and Delivery Management, Revenue protection and enhancement, Operational turnaround and improvement, experience in delivering infrastructure PPP projects
• Ability to manage strategic and complex transformation and infrastructure projects
• Ability to apply analytical and conceptual thinking and provide structure to complex and ambiguous projects
• Effective time management and organisation skills , with ability to work under pressure while meeting the requisite quality delivery
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate and work effectively

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Senior Manager – Business Transformation

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EY’s Business Transformation team works with senior executives on their most pressing challenges to deliver tangible results. We are looking for accomplished, creative individuals who bring rigor, passion, and practicality to our growing team. This position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, and implementing transformational initiatives to enhance efficiency, productivity, and profitability.

The infrastructure gap continues to be a constraint to economic growth and service delivery to the most vulnerable. , leaving the most vulnerable out of full participation in the economy. If you are passionate about delivering innovative , complex and transformative infrastructure investment solutions that create large-scale socio-economic transformation to drive inclusive economic growth, then you are the person we are looking to join our team.

As a member of the Business Transformation team, you will help clients to solve complex enterprise-wide issues by formulating strategic initiatives, redesigning organisations, transforming the operations and processes, and improving organisational performance. You will work with our clients to help solve their toughest challenges and deliver insightful recommendations that are rigorous in their grounding, creative in their selection, distinct to each client, and practical in their ability to be taken to market. You will be skilled at working with and through clients to ensure that they have full ownership of analysis as well as implementation.

The opportunity

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Manager to help add value to our private and public sector clients on their complex infrastructure projects by helping them define, understand and manage risks associated with their projects through transformation strategies that add value, and ensure effective procurement and implementation of complex projects.

Your key responsibilities

• Manage more than one assignment at a time while demonstrating quality and consistency of performance in every assignment and the ability to Support the operations and governance of client's large/complex projects and programs by designing and implementing multi-year Project Management Offices (PMO) or Transformation Management Offices (TMO).
• Support clients to lead large scale planning and execution of strategic large/complex projects and programs e.g. transformational programs, large infrastructure projects
• Demonstrate professionalism and confidence to deal with a range of stakeholder groups and management teams, with ability to adapt well to change and effectively communicate and present work products.
• Develop and execute comprehensive business transformation strategies that align with strategic goals and objectives.
• Apply knowledge and insights from client work and experience to wider business environment
• Lead and facilitate change management efforts by ensuring all stakeholders are engaged, informed, and supported throughout the transformation process.
• Use data-driven insights to make informed decisions, monitor progress, and measure the success of transformation efforts
• Plan and oversee the execution of transformation projects, including setting goals, defining project scopes, allocating resources, and managing timelines.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, work quality, scope and client deliverables and Identify potential risks and obstacles to engagement success, develop mitigation strategies, and adapt plans as needed.
• Work closely with various competencies and teams to ensure alignment and effective communication throughout the engagement and transformation process.
• Support the pursuit of new business opportunities, including building strong client relations, understanding client needs and EY solution offerings,
• Leverage existing relationships and build new ones to assist partners with generating new business opportunities and building relevant external networks and relationships.
• Demonstrate deep functional capabilities and professional knowledge, and stay current with industry and regulatory leading practices.
• Support the people development of the Business Transformation team by contributing to or leading training courses, recruitment, and team / wellbeing activities.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback, identifying opportunities
• Share technical and other knowledge with the team drawing on previous experience and current learning.

.

To qualify for the role you must have

• MBA and/or professional certification (e.g. Pr. Eng/Tech , CPA, CFA, preferred.
• At least 10 years relevant work experience (consulting experience highly desired)
• Experience in one or more of the following: Strategy Project Management Office, Business Transformation, Capital Project/Programme Management, Capital/ Infrastructure Planning and Delivery Management, Revenue protection and enhancement, Operational turnaround and improvement, experience in delivering infrastructure PPP projects
• Ability to manage strategic and complex transformation and infrastructure projects
• Ability to apply analytical and conceptual thinking and provide structure to complex and ambiguous projects
• Effective time management and organisation skills , with ability to work under pressure while meeting the requisite quality delivery
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate and work effectively

EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients.

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Who are we?

Sanlam Developing Markets (SDM) (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sanlam Life Limited) is one of the top financial services providers in the South African entry-level and emerging middle market. It aims to understand the unique requirements of clients and offers a wide range of simple and affordable financial solutions that cover needs such as funeral insurance, savings for education, life cover and personal accident plans. In terms of the Sanlam Group Governance Policy, SDM is managed by the SA Retail Mass cluster, which is part of the Sanlam Life and Savings cluster within the Sanlam Group. The cluster focusses on retail products, as well as group schemes.

Who are we?

Sanlam Developing Markets (SDM) (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sanlam Life Limited) is one of the top financial services providers in the South African entry-level and emerging middle market. It aims to understand the unique requirements of clients and offers a wide range of simple and affordable financial solutions that cover needs such as funeral insurance, savings for education, life cover and personal accident plans. In terms of the Sanlam Group Governance Policy, SDM is managed by the SA Retail Mass cluster, which is part of the Sanlam Life and Savings cluster within the Sanlam Group. The cluster focusses on retail products, as well as group schemes.

What will you do?

• Develop change management plans for projects and/or change initiatives.
• Evaluate the impact of planned organisational change.
• Identify risks and developing risk mitigation tactics.
• Identify and managing anticipated resistance to change.
• Lead change management work streams with a structured methodology / process.
• Support development of communications relevant to change initiatives.
• Provide coaching and training to employees at all levels.
• Define success metrics and measuring performance against these.
• Provide reporting and other updates to management and project teams.
  
  

• Good understanding of change management principles, techniques & tools.
• Effective facilitation and influencing ability.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Good listening and communications skills.
• Strong business acumen.
• Analytical mindset and critical thinking.
  
  

• Degree in Psychology or Social Sciences/Organisational Effectiveness or Development/ BA Communication Science/Postgraduate Diploma in Management Practice
• Certifications in change management from a recognised body such as Prosci.
  
  

• Knowledge of Agile methodology and PPO tool.
• 5- 10 Years - Business Analysis and DesignComputer literacy – MS Office - well developed skills
• Knowledge and experience in SDLC
• MS Visio, Access and SQL will be advantageous
• Knowledge of in-house systems (FAFA en Cup) will be advantageous
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
  
  

• Attention to detail.
• Team player & able to collaborate with others.
• Confidence and decisiveness
• Pro-activity
• Persuading and influencing
• Creating and innovating
• Coping with pressures and setbacks
• Interpersonal sensitivity
• Planning and organising
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Business Development and Sales

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Job title: (1094) Change Management Consultant - CSD

Job Location: Gauteng, Pretoria Deadline: July 23, 2025

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Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Apply a structured change management approach and methodology for the people impact of change due to all allocated CSD projects and initiatives as developed by the Change Management Centre of Excellence within the SARB.
• Contribute to pre-planning activities (including success criteria) and provide change management input to ensure the elements of change are considered in planning the approach of projects.
• Design and facilitate the implementation of change plans, deliverables, and priorities in sequence to the project plan, including communication, stakeholder management, resistance and transition plans, as well as issues and the risk log.
• Conduct assessments on a project level (readiness, impact, and training), analyze and interpret the results thereof, provide recommendations/interventions and reports, and execute approved interventions to assist stakeholders in decision-making.
• Conduct assessments at the appropriate time (readiness, impact, and training) and produce relevant reporting and feedback to assist stakeholders in decision-making.
• Develop and implement a stakeholder and communications plan on a project level, manage and engage the stakeholder network landscape, and link it to relevant communication channel activities and roadmaps.
• Develop basic training material (e.g., quick reference cards), and coordinate and facilitate training conducted by third parties.
• Facilitate the development of and communicate the post-implementation support model for stakeholders.
• Prepare analytical change reports, identify goals and metrics, and make recommendations to guide, advise, and influence decision-making throughout the change process, including post-implementation reviews.

Qualifications

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must possess:

• A Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Human Science, Business, or an equivalent qualification; and
• Five to seven years of job-related change management experience.

Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 08/26/2024

Centrax Systems is a provider of next-generation technology solutions and services that addresses customer challenges and empowers enterprises into the future and helping businesses stay ahead.

Develop and execute change management strategies to ensure smooth adoption of the ERP system. Conduct impact assessments and manage stakeholder communications. Provide training and support to users during and after the ERP implementation.

1. Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, Change Management, or related field.
2. 5+ years of experience in change management, with a focus on ERP implementations.
3. Certification in change management methodologies (e.g., PROSCI).
4. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

We are looking for candidates to fill an organizational change management position in Pretoria, South Africa, with a 3-month extended contract role.

The salary for this role ranges from 40,000 to 51,000 ZAR per month.

Scope of Work: Change Manager

Objective:

To lead and support organizational change initiatives by ensuring smooth transitions, minimizing resistance, and maximizing employee adoption and engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop Change Strategies: Design and implement structured change management plans that align with business goals and project timelines.

Stakeholder Engagement: Identify key stakeholders, assess their influence and impact, and maintain open lines of communication throughout the change process.

Impact Analysis: Conduct readiness assessments and impact analyses to understand how changes affect individuals, teams, and departments.

Communication Planning: Create and execute communication strategies that clearly articulate the vision, benefits, and progress of the change.

Training & Support: Collaborate with HR and training teams to develop and deliver training programs that equip employees with the skills and knowledge needed for the change.

Resistance Management: Identify sources of resistance and develop targeted strategies to address concerns and foster buy-in.

Performance Tracking: Establish metrics and feedback loops to monitor adoption, usage, and proficiency, and adjust strategies as needed.

Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, business analysts, and leadership to integrate change management into broader project plans.

Deliverables May Include:

Change impact assessments

Stakeholder maps and engagement plans

Communication and training plans

Resistance management strategies

Adoption and proficiency metrics

Post-implementation reviews

The purpose of this role is to plan and execute Organisational Development strategies across the organisation by developing and providing interventions through implementation of change management, performance management, succession planning and related transformation processes.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPAS)

1. Collaborate with Senior Manager: OD and Transformation to develop long term strategic plans for the department.
2. Participate in business planning sessions and identify mitigation of organisational risks relating to Projects.
3. Collaborate with Senior Manager: OD and Transformation with the development of national initiatives and develop project plans for implementing agreed decisions.
4. Prepare and submit required monthly, quarterly and annual reports.

1. Implement and facilitate (if required) the approved OD interventions and plans.
2. Develop ongoing communication for OD processes.
3. Provide support and guide managers and employees in the implementation of Change Management and OD initiatives.
4. Review implementation progress and provide reports to respective stakeholders.
5. Coordinate the participation in annual surveys (e.g. DNA, Deloitte best company to work).
6. Ensure compliance to teambuilding guidelines by engaging with line managers and assisting with recommendations of most appropriate teambuilding interventions.
7. Manage change management data capturing and integrity.

1. Design and implement change management approach by interpreting the business strategies.
2. Formalise the Change management strategy and manage execution thereof together with the Snr Manager OD.
3. Deliver on agreed strategic and operational learning projects and manage their implementation across SANBS in line with service level agreements.
4. Engage with internal and external clients to determine and understand the change managements that will address business objectives and design relevant solutions.
5. Address business needs by translating business requirements into change and (learning) development requirements and by developing implementation plan/s.
6. Build relationships with key stakeholders including HR, line management and relevant HR resources and external parties.
7. Ensure the development solution address requirements and ensure delivery within agreed timelines by contracting and negotiating with vendor/s, addressing any deviations (as required).
8. Ensure the integration of change with other processes in the HR value chain to enhance the company employee value proposition.
9. Identify areas of resource inefficiencies and promote optimisation through multi-skilling and digitisation of processes.

1. Develop Change Management methodologies for the organisation.
2. Provide Change Management stream lead support to strategic and operational projects.
3. Implement Diversity and Inclusion strategies, policies and procedures to embed Change Management.
4. Develop and implement required interventions to promote organisational transformation.
5. Deploy and monitor transition and resistance management plans.
6. Coach, consult, and support Transition Teams.
7. Act as sounding board for transition issues.
8. Build and sustain commitment from key stakeholders.
9. Facilitate and coordinate closing skill gaps through training and other learning activities.
10. Provide regular status updates to the Sponsor and Project Manager.
11. Identify change issues and facilitate their resolution through the Sponsor and Project Manager.
12. Communicate project-wide information.
13. Establish, measure, and communicate Project related change management metrics.
14. Advise leadership on CM issues.

1. Maintain Relationships with external service providers (e.g. Consultants).
2. Manage risks and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.
3. Contribute to a culture of transformation by participating in the company culture building initiatives, business strategy.
4. Stay abreast of developments in field of expertise, ensuring personal and professional growth.
5. Understand and embrace the company vision and values, leading by example.
6. Provide input into the overall HR communication plan.

1. Provides management support to the Human Resources function in the area of people metrics, reporting and predictive analytics in relation to projects.
2. Supports the Human Resources leadership team to identify business challenges and use data analysis to help influence changes to the operations, process or programs.
3. Utilizes technology and analytical tools to develop and analyse enterprise-wide people and other cross-function data as needed.
4. Communicates findings to senior management via formal presentations, standard management reporting on periodic/quarterly/annual basis.
5. Collaborates with subject matter experts across the business service areas to improve overall strategic and operational performance and insight.
6. Works as the key representative to the external benchmarks and key surveys supporting the broader HR function.
7. Assist with design of HR data integrations and strategic level reports.

• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Change Management
• Holistic / Big Picture
• Judgement and Decision making
• Problem solving
• Planning, Organising

• Ethical behaviour
• Excellence Orientation
• Resilience and stress management
• Self-Management

• Communication
• Conflict Management
• Knowledge Sharing
• Organisational Awareness
• Relationship Building
• Teamwork

• Systems Competence
• Business and Financial Acumen
• Best Practice Thinking
• Accounting Practice
• Business process understanding

• Practical Execution Management
• Strategic leadership

• Honours Degree in Org/Industrial Psych or HR related field.
• Post graduate in Business management (advantage).

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Business and HR.
• 3 years’ Management experience.
• 5 years’ Project Management.
• 5 years in Change Management.

• MS Office (Advanced).
• SAP.
• Driver’s License.
• Policies and Procedures relating to HCM and organisational strategy.

We are looking for candidates to fill an organizational change management position in Pretoria, South Africa, with a 3-month extended contract role.

The salary for this role ranges from 40,000 to 51,000 ZAR per month.

Scope of Work: Change Manager

Objective:

To lead and support organizational change initiatives by ensuring smooth transitions, minimizing resistance, and maximizing employee adoption and engagement.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

Develop Change Strategies: Design and implement structured change management plans that align with business goals and project timelines.

Stakeholder Engagement: Identify key stakeholders, assess their influence and impact, and maintain open lines of communication throughout the change process.

Impact Analysis: Conduct readiness assessments and impact analyses to understand how changes affect individuals, teams, and departments.

Communication Planning: Create and execute communication strategies that clearly articulate the vision, benefits, and progress of the change.

Training & Support: Collaborate with HR and training teams to develop and deliver training programs that equip employees with the skills and knowledge needed for the change.

Resistance Management: Identify sources of resistance and develop targeted strategies to address concerns and foster buy-in.

Performance Tracking: Establish metrics and feedback loops to monitor adoption, usage, and proficiency, and adjust strategies as needed.

Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, business analysts, and leadership to integrate change management into broader project plans.

Deliverables May Include:

Change impact assessments

Stakeholder maps and engagement plans

Communication and training plans

Resistance management strategies

Adoption and proficiency metrics

Post-implementation reviews