Ppc & Seo Campaign Lead — Remote Project Manager

Blacksmith Agency Llc; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Provident fund contributions

Home office setup allowances

Funding for advanced certifications

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Blacksmith Agency LLC invites an experienced Lead Project Manager to oversee a fully remote cloud migration initiative in South Africa. You will drive end-to-end planning, coordinate global teams, and ensure secure, scalable cloud services across AWS/Azure/GCP.

You will manage scope, timelines, budgets, and risks, while communicating with stakeholders and enabling a smooth transition for applications and data. Remote leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering or related field.
• PMP, PRINCE2 or cloud certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP) desirable.
• 8+ years' proven project management experience, 4+ years in large cloud migration or infra projects.
• Extensive experience managing fully remote teams and projects.
• Deep understanding of cloud computing concepts across major providers.
• Proficient in Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute end-to-end cloud migration plans for infrastructure, apps and data.
• Lead geographically dispersed project team in a remote setting.
• Define scope, timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Oversee selection and implementation of cloud services (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Identify, assess, and mitigate migration risks and dependencies.
• Establish communication with stakeholders and report milestones.
• Ensure successful migration with minimal business disruption.
• Implement change management for user adoption.
• Conduct post-migration reviews to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Remote team leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Agile & Waterfall

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Engineering

Certifications: PMP / PRINCE2 / AWS / Azure / GCP desirable

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Job description

Lead Project Manager - Remote Cloud Migration

Our client is embarking on a significant cloud migration initiative and requires a highly experienced Lead Project Manager to oversee this complex, entirely remote operation. This role is critical for ensuring the seamless transition of our infrastructure to a cloud-based environment, optimizing performance, scalability, and security. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker, adept at managing distributed teams and navigating the intricacies of cloud technologies. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa, while contributing to a high-impact project from the comfort of your home office. We are looking for a leader who can drive results in a virtual setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute detailed project plans for the end-to-end cloud migration, encompassing infrastructure, applications, and data.
• Lead and manage a geographically dispersed project team, fostering clear communication and collaboration in a remote setting.
• Define project scope, manage timelines, allocate resources effectively, and control project budgets.
• Oversee the selection and implementation of cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and dependencies associated with cloud migration.
• Establish and maintain robust communication channels with all stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status and key milestones.
• Ensure the successful migration of applications and data with minimal disruption to business operations.
• Implement effective change management strategies to facilitate user adoption and address concerns related to the new cloud environment.
• Conduct post-migration reviews to assess performance, identify lessons learned, and ensure continuous improvement.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline. PMP, PRINCE2, or cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP) are highly desirable.
• A minimum of 8 years of proven project management experience, with at least 4 years specifically managing large-scale cloud migration or infrastructure projects.
• Extensive experience managing fully remote teams and projects, demonstrating exceptional virtual leadership capabilities.
• Deep understanding of cloud computing concepts, architectures, and services across major providers.
• Proficiency in Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex technical information into clear business insights.
• Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, and MS Project.
• Must be legally authorized to work in South Africa and comfortable working independently in a remote setup.

Benefits

This fully remote position offers a highly competitive salary, reflecting the seniority and specialized skills required for this critical role. Our client provides a comprehensive benefits package, including private health insurance, a generous provident fund contribution, and substantial allowances for home office setup and maintenance. You will have access to continuous learning opportunities, including funding for advanced certifications and training in cutting-edge cloud technologies. We foster a culture of innovation and provide significant autonomy in this role. Performance bonuses are available, recognizing outstanding contributions to project success. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our client\'s infrastructure from anywhere in South Africa.