Project Manager

NTT Data; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Data Centre Infrastructure Project Manager in Johannesburg. The role involves overseeing hardware installations, network upgrades, and cloud migrations while ensuring adherence to security standards. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree, have significant project management experience, and possess strong technical knowledge.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in infrastructure or data centre project management.
• ITIL Foundation Certification.
• Excellent experience in SDLC methodologies, Agile, SCRUM, Waterfall.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of infrastructure projects from initiation to closure.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Coordinate installation of servers, storage, power, cooling, and network systems.
• Oversee data centre expansions, migrations, and upgrades.
• Develop and manage project budgets and schedules.

Skills

Understanding of power

Cooling

Cabling

Rack layouts

Familiarity with servers

Storage

Networking

Virtualization

Disaster Recovery

Business Continuity

Education

Bachelors degree in Computer Science

Bachelors degree in Engineering

Related field

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Job Summary:

The Data Centre Infrastructure Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of infrastructure projects within data centres. This includes overseeing hardware installations, network upgrades, cloud migrations, and ensuring compliance with security and regulatory standards. The role requires strong technical knowledge, leadership, and stakeholder management skills to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full lifecycle of infrastructure projects from initiation to closure.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Coordinate installation of servers, storage, power, cooling, and network systems.
• Oversee data centre expansions, migrations, and upgrades.
• Develop and manage project budgets and schedules.
• Track costs and ensure financial accountability.
• Liaise with internal teams, vendors, and external clients.
• Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to data centre standards
• Manage disaster recovery planning and security compliance.
• Implement best practices for uptime, performance, and scalability.
• Monitor project KPIs and report progress to leadership.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10 years of experience in infrastructure or data centre project management.
• ITIL Foundation Certification
• Strong MS Project skills
• Excellent experience in SLDC methodologies, Agile, SCRUM, Waterfall

Skills

• Data Centre Infrastructure: Understanding of power, cooling, cabling, and rack layouts.
• IT Systems: Familiarity with servers, storage, networking, and virtualization.
• Cloud & Hybrid Environments: Knowledge of AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity: Planning and implementation experience