Hybrid IT Infrastructure Upgrade Project Manager

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Modern tools

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Technical Project Manager to lead a critical IT infrastructure upgrade in Bloemfontein, SA. This hybrid role combines remote coordination with on-site collaboration to ensure a smooth, on-time implementation.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in IT project management, strong leadership, and proficiency in MS Project and Jira. A Bachelor's in CS/IT is required, with PMP/ITIL being advantageous.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of IT project management experience focusing on infrastructure.
• Experience managing complex network/server/data center upgrade projects.
• Solid understanding of IT infrastructure components (servers, networks, storage, cloud).
• Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to manage cross-functional teams.
• Experience with hybrid work models and coordinating remote/on-site tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of the IT infrastructure upgrade project.
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, timelines, and budgets.
• Coordinate with IT teams, vendors, and stakeholders for smooth execution.
• Oversee procurement, installation, and configuration of hardware/software.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks to ensure project success.
• Monitor progress and provide regular status reports to management.
• Ensure compliance with IT policies, security standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Foster clear communication among all project participants.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Technical Project Manager to lead a critical IT infrastructure upgrade in Bloemfontein, SA. This hybrid role combines remote coordination with on-site collaboration to ensure a smooth, on-time implementation.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in IT project management, strong leadership, and proficiency in MS Project and Jira. A Bachelor's in CS/IT is required, with PMP/ITIL being advantageous.