Project Manager - IT Infrastructure Rollout

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Training programs

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Project Manager to lead IT infrastructure rollouts across multiple sites. This role covers planning, vendor coordination, execution, testing, and post-implementation support, with a remote working setup.

The ideal candidate has a strong IT infrastructure background, 6+ years in IT project management, and certifications such as PMP/PRINCE2/ITIL. You will lead distributed teams, manage risks, and ensure projects meet deadlines and budgets, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, IT, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years in IT project management with infra rollouts or system integration.
• Proven track record leading IT infrastructure projects end-to-end.
• Strong knowledge of networks, servers, cloud, and cybersecurity.
• PM certification (PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL) desirable.
• Experience with Jira, Asana, MS Project and collaboration tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving.
• Ability to manage multiple projects remotely.
• Familiarity with South African IT context.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and finalize IT infrastructure projects on deadlines and budget.
• Acquire resources and coordinate internal/external team members.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables with senior management.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets.
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies with mitigation.
• Communicate project expectations to team and stakeholders.
• Liaise with stakeholders regarding status and updates.
• Conduct post-project evaluations and create reports.
• Ensure successful implementation and integration of new IT infrastructure components.

Education

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

Tools

Jira

Asana

MS Project

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding enterprise, is seeking a highly organized and experienced Project Manager to lead the rollout of critical IT infrastructure across their various sites. This role requires a proactive individual adept at managing complex technical projects, ensuring timely and successful deployment of hardware, software, and network solutions. You will be responsible for the end-to-end project lifecycle, from detailed planning and vendor coordination to execution, testing, and post-implementation support. The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical background in IT infrastructure, coupled with excellent project management skills and the ability to lead distributed teams effectively. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the technological advancement of a growing organization from a remote working setup.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and finalize IT infrastructure projects according to strict deadlines and within budget.
• Acquire resources and coordinate the efforts of internal and external team members to deliver projects according to plan.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business objectives in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis regarding project status and updates.
• Conduct post-project evaluations and create detailed reports for future reference, identifying lessons learned and areas for improvement.
• Ensure the successful implementation and integration of new IT infrastructure components.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in IT project management, with a strong focus on infrastructure rollouts, network deployment, or system integration projects.
• Proven track record of successfully managing IT infrastructure projects from start to finish.
• Solid understanding of network technologies, server infrastructure, cloud computing, and cybersecurity principles.
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL) is highly desirable.
• Experience with project management software (e.g., Jira, Asana, MS Project) and collaboration tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and thrive in a remote work environment.
• Familiarity with the specific IT challenges and opportunities within the South African context.

Benefits

• An annual salary up to R .
• Full remote working arrangement providing significant flexibility.
• Performance-based bonuses and opportunities for career advancement.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Access to cutting-edge IT tools and training programs.
• A challenging and rewarding work environment focused on technological innovation.