Portfolio Manager – Infrastructure & Cloud Services

Mr Price Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Durban seeks an experienced technology leader to manage and direct the technology infrastructure portfolio. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in budgeting, vendor negotiation, and managing cloud services, along with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This role offers an opportunity to lead a high-performing team aligned with company values.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience in technology with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• In-depth professional knowledge in IT infrastructure management.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cloud cost management.
• Develop a 2-year infrastructure roadmap.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts.
• Oversee design and maintenance of core IT systems.

Skills

Leadership skills

Vendor negotiation

Cloud cost management

Budgeting and forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Relevant technical qualifications (ITIL, Cisco, Microsoft)

Job description

Purpose:

This role is responsible to manage and direct the technology infrastructure portfolio within the Group Technology area

What we’re looking for?

• Bachelor's or equivalent 3 year degree. (ISCED 6) and Relevant technical qualifications preferred eg ITIL, Cisco, Microsoft, etc
• 5 to 10 years experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• In-depth professional knowledge and experience in a specialised field or broad knowledge of a number of fields
• Persuasion of/negotiation with groups of people or senior management inside or outside of the organisation

A day in your life?

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, procurement, and cloud cost management aligned with FinOps practices
• Deliver infrastructure projects with effective resource and budget planning
• Define and report on KPIs for performance, reliability, and security; drive continuous improvement
• Develop a 2-year infrastructure roadmap aligned with strategic goals and growth plans
• Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure SLA compliance
• Oversee design, deployment, and maintenance of core IT systems and cloud services
• Maintain asset records, manage support contracts, and ensure timely hardware refresh
• Build and lead a high-performing infrastructure team that reflects Mr Price Group values
• Establish and enforce infrastructure standards and collaborate on security initiatives

Mr Price Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Employment Equity.