Cloud Migration Project Lead | Hybrid Pretoria

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonuses

Comprehensive medical aid and pension

Advanced cloud certifications support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager with deep expertise in cloud migration to guide clients through complex transitions to cloud environments. Based in Pretoria, this hybrid role focuses on strategy, planning, execution and post-migration support.

You will manage cross‑functional teams across infrastructure, development and security, ensure data integrity and security, and communicate progress to executives.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of IT project management experience, with 3+ years in cloud migration projects.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure or Google Cloud Platform.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, networking and security principles.
• Proven ability to manage complex technical projects and diverse teams.
• Experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant certifications such as PMP, AWS/Azure certifications are an advantage.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT cloud migration projects from initiation to successful completion.
• Develop migration strategies, plans and roadmaps with stakeholders.
• Oversee data integrity and security during migrations.
• Manage timelines, budgets, resources and vendor relationships.
• Identify and mitigate migration risks.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including infrastructure, development and security.
• Ensure testing, validation and user acceptance for cloud environments.
• Provide regular status updates to executive management.
• Stay current with cloud technologies and best practices.

Skills

IT project management

Cloud migration

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Security concepts

Agile

Waterfall

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud Platform

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager with deep expertise in cloud migration to guide clients through complex transitions to cloud environments. Based in Pretoria, this hybrid role focuses on strategy, planning, execution and post-migration support.

You will manage cross‑functional teams across infrastructure, development and security, ensure data integrity and security, and communicate progress to executives.