IT Project Manager

Colossyan; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic tech-driven organisation is seeking a Project Manager to oversee IT infrastructure projects, requiring expertise in Cisco networking, virtualisation, and Windows environments. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience managing complex IT projects and possess strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration. This remote-first role offers a monthly compensation of 2100 USD and support for professional development in key technologies.

Benefits

Access to world-class infrastructure projects

Support for training and certifications

Long-term growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing IT infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Highly organised with a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead full project lifecycles—define scope, set timelines, manage budgets, and mitigate risks.
• Act as the primary liaison between internal IT teams, business units, and external vendors.
• Ensure alignment with IT governance, security policies, documentation standards, and KPI tracking.

Skills

Cisco network technologies and architectures

Virtualisation platforms (VMware, Hyper-V)

Windows Server ecosystem (AD, DNS, GPOs)

Data center operations and technologies

Project management

Job description

About Huzzle

At Huzzle, we connect high-performing B2B sales professionals with global companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Our clients include startups, digital agencies, and tech platforms in industries like SaaS, MarTech, FinTech, and EdTech. We match top sales talent to full-time remote roles where they’re hired directly into client teams and provided ongoing support by Huzzle.

Role Type: Full-time

Engagement: Independent Contractor

Job Summary

We’re seeking a Project Manager with strong technical foundations in Cisco networking, virtualisation, Windows environments, and data centre technologies. You’ll own end-to-end delivery of complex IT infrastructure projects, acting as the central coordinator between engineering teams, third-party vendors, and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full project lifecycles—define scope, set timelines, manage budgets, and mitigate risks.
• Technical Delivery Oversight:
  • Cisco networking: Catalyst, Meraki, Nexus, ASA/Firepower, ISE, SD-WAN
  • Virtualisation: VMware, Hyper-V
  • Microsoft infrastructure: Windows Server, AD, DNS/DHCP, GPO
  • Data Center: Cisco UCS, HCI platforms, Disaster Recovery & BCP
• Act as the primary liaison between internal IT teams, business units, and external vendors.
• Ensure alignment with IT governance, security policies, documentation standards, and KPI tracking.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing IT infrastructure projects.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of:
  • Cisco network technologies and architectures
  • Virtualisation platforms (VMware, Hyper-V)
  • Windows Server ecosystem (AD, DNS, GPOs, etc.)
  • Data center operations and technologies
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Highly organised with a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Preferred Certifications (Nice to Have):
  • PMP or PRINCE2
  • ITIL Foundations
  • VMware VCP, Microsoft certifications (e.g., MCSA, MCSE)

💰 Compensation: 2100 USD monthly

🌎 Remote-first role with a global, tech-driven organisation

🧠 Access to world-class infrastructure projects and enterprise tools

🎓 Support for training and certifications in Cisco, VMware, Microsoft technologies

📈 Long-term growth with exposure to large-scale systems and leadership opportunities

🤝 Collaborate with high-performing teams across engineering, operations, and business