Senior Technical Project Manager - Infrastructure

Placements24; Southampton; Hybride; GBP 54 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Private medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Flexible hybrid working

Performance-based bonuses

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager to lead critical IT infrastructure programs across network upgrades, server deployments, and data center enhancements in Randburg. You will manage scope, budgets, timelines, and cross-functional teams, ensuring secure, scalable solutions with a hybrid work model.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure projects, solid knowledge of cloud platforms, cybersecurity, and vendor negotiations, and can translate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering or related field.
• PMP or ITIL certification desirable.
• 7+ years in technical project management focusing on IT infrastructure.
• Experience in hybrid work environments (remote and in-office).
• Solid knowledge of networks, servers, virtualization, cloud (AWS/Azure), and cybersecurity.
• Familiar with Agile and Waterfall; using MS Project or Jira.

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute project plans for IT infrastructure projects (network upgrades, server deployments, data center enhancements).
• Manage scope, timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Lead cross-functional technical teams, vendors, and contractors.
• Oversee technical design and implementation for performance, security, reliability.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate infrastructure risks and dependencies.
• Communicate progress and key decisions to technical teams and senior management.
• Ensure compliance with IT policies, security standards, and regulations.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and collaboration between IT and business units.
• Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Team coordination

Formation

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

PMP or ITIL certification

Outils

MS Project

Jira

Cloud platforms

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Technical Project Manager to lead critical infrastructure projects within their Randburg headquarters. This role is essential for managing the design, implementation, and upgrade of our IT infrastructure, ensuring robustness, security, and scalability. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, extensive experience in managing complex IT infrastructure projects, and the ability to work effectively in a hybrid model. You will be instrumental in driving strategic initiatives that support our business operations and future growth. This is a pivotal role for an experienced professional in the Gauteng region.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans for IT infrastructure projects, including network upgrades, server deployments, and data center enhancements.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring successful and timely delivery.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional technical teams, vendors, and third-party contractors.
• Oversee the technical design and implementation phases, ensuring solutions meet performance, security, and reliability standards.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and dependencies related to infrastructure initiatives.
• Communicate project progress, status, and key decisions effectively to technical teams and senior management.
• Ensure compliance with IT policies, security standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and facilitate effective collaboration between IT and business units.
• Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• PMP or ITIL certification is highly desirable.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in technical project management, with a strong focus on IT infrastructure projects (servers, networks, cloud integration).
• Demonstrated experience managing projects in a hybrid work environment, balancing remote and in-office collaboration.
• Solid understanding of network architectures, server technologies, virtualization, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and cybersecurity principles.
• Proven experience with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira).
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical requirements into clear project objectives and manage diverse technical teams.
• Experience in vendor management and contract negotiation.
• Must be based in or able to commute to Randburg, Gauteng, and comfortable with hybrid work arrangements.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, commensurate with experience and the demands of a senior technical role.
• Private medical aid.
• A provident fund.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development, including advanced technical training and certifications.
• Employees enjoy a supportive team environment in Randburg and access to modern facilities.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Performance-based bonuses and other company-specific perks will be discussed during the interview process.