Lead Project Manager - Cloud Migration

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

Generous annual leave

Private medical aid

Pension fund

Cloud certifications opportunities

Modern Cape Town office facilities

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a highly skilled Lead Project Manager to spearhead a major cloud migration in Cape Town. You will oversee the full lifecycle from assessment to implementation, align stakeholders, and lead a cross‑functional IT team through complex infrastructure changes.

The role requires 10+ years in IT project management with cloud migrations (AWS/Azure/GCP), strong communication, and experience managing budgets and vendors.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in IT project management with a focus on cloud migrations.
• Experience leading large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Willingness to relocate to or be based in Cape Town, South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Define cloud migration strategy and plan.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk.
• Lead a cross-functional team of IT professionals, vendors and business stakeholders.
• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders and provide regular updates.
• Oversee vendor selection and cloud service management.
• Ensure security and data privacy practices during migration.
• Conduct risk assessments and mitigation planning.
• Oversee post-migration validation and optimization.

Skills

Leadership

Cloud computing

IT project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client, WhatJobs Direct, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Project Manager to spearhead a major cloud migration project in Cape Town . This strategic initiative involves migrating critical business systems and data to a cloud-based infrastructure, requiring meticulous planning, execution, and stakeholder alignment. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the entire project lifecycle, from assessment and planning to implementation and post-migration support. This role demands a leader with extensive experience in complex IT infrastructure projects, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of cloud technologies. You will be a key player in modernizing our client's technological landscape, ensuring a smooth transition and maximizing the benefits of cloud adoption. The position is based in our vibrant Western Cape office, offering a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, plan, and execute the cloud migration strategy, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Manage all aspects of the project, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk.
• Lead and motivate a cross-functional project team comprising IT professionals, vendors, and business stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status and key milestones.
• Oversee vendor selection and management for cloud services and migration support.
• Ensure compliance with security best practices and data privacy regulations throughout the migration process.
• Conduct detailed risk assessments and develop mitigation plans to address potential challenges.
• Facilitate post-migration validation and performance tuning to ensure optimal cloud environment operation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT project management, with a significant focus on cloud migrations (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale, complex infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of cloud computing concepts, services, and architectures.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior executives.
• Proven ability to manage project budgets and resource allocation effectively.
• Experience with agile methodologies in an infrastructure context.
• Familiarity with ITIL frameworks is advantageous.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to Cape Town .

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Private medical aid and pension fund.
• Opportunities for advanced cloud certifications and training.
• A forward-thinking and technologically advanced work environment in Cape Town .
• Access to state-of-the-art office facilities.