Technical Project Manager - IT Infrastructure

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Professional development opportunities

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company匹配

Access to state-of-the-art technology

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead IT infrastructure projects in a fully remote role, coordinating across distributed teams to deliver server, network, and cloud upgrades. Requirements: 7+ years in IT project management, a Bachelor's in CS/IT, strong leadership and communication; familiarity with Jira/Asana/MS Project; ITIL or PMP desirable.

Benefits include competitive pay, comprehensive health insurance, retirement matching, and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of IT project management experience with infrastructure focus.
• Proven ability to manage server, network, and cloud projects.
• Experience leading distributed or remote IT teams; PMP/ITIL desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of IT infrastructure projects, including server deployments, network upgrades, and cloud initiatives.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Manage project teams of sysadmins, network engineers, and security specialists.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks, issues, dependencies.
• Ensure effective communication with stakeholders with regular status updates.
• Oversee implementation ensuring adherence to specs and quality standards.
• Manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations.
• Facilitate remote team collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Distributed teams

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

Jira

Asana

Microsoft Project

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent technology firm, is seeking a skilled Technical Project Manager to lead critical IT infrastructure projects. This role is fully remote, allowing you to work from any location while contributing to significant technological advancements. You will be responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of complex infrastructure upgrades and deployments, collaborating with high-performing technical teams. The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical background, extensive project management experience, and a proven ability to manage projects in a distributed, virtual environment. This is an excellent opportunity to shape the future of our IT landscape from **Upington, Northern Cape, ZA** and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of IT infrastructure projects, including server deployments, network upgrades, and cloud initiatives.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation strategies.
• Manage project teams, including system administrators, network engineers, and security specialists.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies proactively.
• Ensure effective communication with stakeholders, providing regular status updates and managing expectations.
• Oversee the implementation of infrastructure solutions, ensuring adherence to technical specifications and quality standards.
• Manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations for hardware, software, and services.
• Facilitate remote team collaboration and ensure efficient workflow and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT project management, with a strong focus on infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience managing complex server, network, and cloud infrastructure projects.
• Solid understanding of IT infrastructure technologies, including virtualization, networking, storage, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing distributed or remote IT project teams.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Asana, or Microsoft Project.
• ITIL or PMP certification is highly desirable.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into actionable project plans.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote working arrangement.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced certifications.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Access to state-of-the-art technology and tools.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking remote work environment.