Project Manager - IT Infrastructure

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 720,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead IT infrastructure projects in Tembisa. You will plan, execute and close initiatives covering network upgrades, data center management, and cloud migrations.

The role blends technical understanding with strong PM acumen to ensure seamless integration and minimal business disruption. The successful candidate will work with IT teams and stakeholders to deliver reliable, scalable infrastructure solutions aligned with strategic objectives,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT project management experience with a focus on infrastructure.
• Experience managing complex IT projects across networks, servers and cloud technologies.
• Strong understanding of ITIL principles and Agile methodologies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Experience coordinating distributed teams and stakeholders in Tembisa.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets for IT infrastructure projects.
• Manage project execution, including resource allocation, task management, and risk mitigation.
• Facilitate communication between technical teams, vendors, and business units for alignment.
• Oversee implementation of new IT infrastructure components in the Gauteng region.
• Conduct post-mortems to capture lessons learned and best practices for future IT initiatives.

Skills

IT project management

Infrastructure knowledge

ITIL

Agile methodologies

Leadership

Planning & organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology

Tools

Project management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled Project Manager to spearhead IT infrastructure projects in Tembisa . You will be responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects related to network upgrades, data center management, and cloud migrations. This role requires a blend of technical understanding and strong project management acumen to ensure seamless integration and minimal disruption to business operations. The successful candidate will work closely with IT teams and business stakeholders to deliver reliable and scalable infrastructure solutions that support the company's strategic objectives, ensuring all deliverables meet high standards of performance and security.

Key Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets for IT infrastructure projects.
• Manage project execution, including resource allocation, task management, and risk mitigation.
• Facilitate communication between technical teams, vendors, and business units to ensure alignment and timely progress.
• Oversee the implementation of new IT infrastructure components and technologies in the Gauteng region.
• Conduct project post-mortems to identify lessons learned and best practices for future IT initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT project management , with a focus on infrastructure.
• Proven ability to manage complex IT projects, including network, server, and cloud technologies.
• Strong understanding of ITIL principles and agile methodologies.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience working with distributed teams and managing project stakeholders in Tembisa .

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with annual performance reviews.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility between office and remote work.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for certifications and ongoing professional development in IT project management.
• A dynamic work environment that encourages innovation and collaboration.