IT Infrastructure Project Manager

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 96,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Comprehensive health and wellness

Professional development and training

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Project Manager to join the team in Queenstown, ZA. You will oversee planning, execution, and delivery of IT infrastructure projects, including network upgrades, server deployments, and system integrations.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder expectations, and mitigate project risks to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with high quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in IT project management with infrastructure focus.
• Proven track record delivering complex IT infrastructure projects on time and budget.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure components and technologies.
• Experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with project management software such as MS Project and Jira.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed project plans for IT infrastructure initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional project teams including internal IT staff, vendors, and contractors.
• Oversee implementation of infrastructure solutions per technical specs and quality standards.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Communicate clearly with IT leadership and business units.
• Manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations for hardware and software.
• Conduct post-project reviews and document lessons learned.
• Ensure compliance with IT security policies and best practices.

Skills

IT project management

Infrastructure projects

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Jira

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology

PMP or ITIL certification (nice-to-have)

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned IT Infrastructure Project Manager to join their team in **Queenstown, Eastern Cape, ZA**. This role is crucial for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of various IT infrastructure projects, including network upgrades, server deployments, and system integrations. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder expectations, and mitigate project risks effectively. This position requires strong technical acumen and excellent project management capabilities, with a focus on ensuring robust and reliable IT infrastructure. The role requires the candidate to be on-site in **Queenstown**.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed project plans for IT infrastructure initiatives, including scope, timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Lead and coordinate project teams, including internal IT staff, external vendors, and contractors.
• Oversee the implementation of IT infrastructure solutions, ensuring adherence to technical specifications and quality standards.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks and issues, and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Ensure clear and timely communication with stakeholders, including IT leadership and business units.
• Manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations for hardware and software procurement.
• Conduct post-project reviews and document lessons learned.
• Ensure compliance with IT security policies and industry best practices.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in IT project management, with a strong focus on infrastructure projects (networking, servers, cloud).
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex IT infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure components and technologies.
• Experience with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira).
• PMP or ITIL certification is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunity to work on critical IT infrastructure projects.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off.