IT Project Manager - Infrastructure Upgrade

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

Annual performance bonuses

Professional development and certs

Paid leave and holidays

Stable and supportive environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, seeks an experienced IT Project Manager to lead a critical infrastructure upgrade. This on-site role requires strong planning, execution, and stakeholder management to deliver a robust IT environment with minimal business disruption.

You will lead internal IT staff and external vendors, define scope and milestones, manage budgets, risks, and ensure IT security compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field.
• 5+ years of IT project management experience.
• Experience with infrastructure projects (networking, servers, data centers).

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, execution, and closure of IT infrastructure projects.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria with senior management.
• Develop detailed project plans with timelines, resources, and budgets.

Skills

IT Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

ITIL

PMP

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent organization in Rustenburg, North West , is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead a critical infrastructure upgrade project. This is an on-site position, requiring your dedicated presence in the Rustenburg office. You will be responsible for the planning, execution, and successful completion of a major IT infrastructure overhaul, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations. The role demands a meticulous approach to project management, strong technical understanding of IT infrastructure, and excellent stakeholder management skills. You will manage a team of internal IT staff and external vendors to deliver a robust and modern IT environment. This is a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to significantly impact the technological backbone of a key regional enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, execution, and closure of IT infrastructure projects.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with senior management.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget management.
• Coordinate and manage internal IT teams and external vendor activities.
• Ensure adherence to project timelines, budget constraints, and quality standards.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies.
• Communicate project status, updates, and potential challenges to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Manage the procurement and deployment of new hardware and software as required by the project.
• Ensure compliance with IT security policies and procedures throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in IT project management, with a strong focus on infrastructure projects (networking, servers, data centers).
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex IT infrastructure upgrades.
• Familiarity with ITIL best practices and project management methodologies (e.g., PMP).
• Strong understanding of network technologies, server administration, and cloud concepts.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work effectively on-site in Rustenburg and manage a dedicated project team.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Company-provided medical aid and pension fund.
• Annual performance bonuses.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
• Stable and supportive work environment.
• Paid leave and public holidays.