IT Project Manager - (VMWare/Hyper-V)

Huzzle.com; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 341,774 - 409,378; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive monthly compensation

Remote-first work environment

Access to enterprise tools

Support for training and certifications

Long-term growth opportunities

Collaboration with high-performing teams

Job summary

A global tech-driven organization is seeking a Project Manager with solid expertise in Cisco networking, virtualisation, and data center technologies. In this remote role, you will manage end-to-end IT infrastructure projects, acting as the primary liaison between stakeholders and vendors. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, strong organizational skills, and a succession record of timely project delivery. The position includes a compensation of 2100 USD monthly, training support, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing IT infrastructure projects.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Cisco network technologies.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead full project lifecycles and define project scope.
• Act as primary liaison between IT teams and vendors.
• Ensure alignment with IT governance and documentation standards.

Skills

Cisco network technologies

Virtualisation platforms

Windows Server ecosystem

Data center operations

Project management

Communication with stakeholders

Education

PMP or PRINCE2 certification

ITIL Foundations

VMware VCP, Microsoft certifications

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

Cisco UCS

Job description

Overview

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

Requirements

• 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)

Benefits

• 💰 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