Project Manager - IT Infrastructure & Systems

Placements24; Queenstown; Sur place; NZD 97 000 - 129 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical aid

Pension fund

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee IT infrastructure and systems projects in Queenstown. The role focuses on delivering projects on time, within budget, and to technical specs within a public sector context.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of IT project management experience, strong organizational and stakeholder skills, and a solid grasp of Waterfall and Agile methodologies. Office-based role with opportunities for development and impact on public services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of IT project management experience with infrastructure and systems implementations.
• Proven track record of managing IT projects involving hardware, software, and network upgrades.
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsabilités

• Plan, execute, and manage IT infrastructure and systems projects from initiation to completion.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, resource requirements, and timelines.
• Coordinate project activities with internal IT teams, external vendors, and stakeholders.
• Oversee procurement and deployment of IT hardware, software, and network components.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies.
• Ensure projects comply with IT policies, standards, and security requirements.
• Provide regular project status reports to management and stakeholders.
• Manage project budgets and ensure financial objectives are met.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned.

Connaissances

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Agile/Waterfall

Formation

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Outils

Project management software

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a key player in the public sector services domain, is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Project Manager to oversee critical IT infrastructure and systems projects. This office-based role in Queenstown, Eastern Cape , demands a professional adept at managing the implementation and upgrade of various IT systems, networks, and hardware. You will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required technical specifications. The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational skills, excellent technical understanding, and a proven ability to manage complex IT projects effectively. This is a vital role contributing to the modernization and efficiency of essential public services.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and manage IT infrastructure and systems projects from initiation to completion.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, resource requirements, and timelines.
• Coordinate project activities with internal IT teams, external vendors, and stakeholders.
• Oversee the procurement and deployment of IT hardware, software, and network components.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies.
• Ensure projects comply with relevant IT policies, standards, and security requirements.
• Provide regular project status reports to management and stakeholders, highlighting progress, risks, and challenges.
• Manage project budgets and ensure financial objectives are met.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned and identify areas for improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in IT project management, with a focus on infrastructure and systems implementation.
• Proven track record of successfully managing IT projects involving hardware, software, and network upgrades.
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with project management software and tools.
• Ability to work effectively in an office-based environment in Queenstown, Eastern Cape .
• Experience in the public sector or with government IT projects is a plus.

Benefits

This role offers a competitive annual salary of R , along with a stable benefits package including medical aid and a pension fund. Employees benefit from working on projects that have a tangible impact on public services within the Eastern Cape region. Our client provides a structured work environment and opportunities for professional development within the organization.