Remote Cloud PM Lead – Global Infra Delivery

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 1,400,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Performance bonuses

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Project Manager to drive a major cloud infrastructure rollout in a remote-capable role within South Africa. You will oversee strategic planning, execution, and delivery of complex cloud migrations, guiding globally distributed teams to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in project management with 5+ years in cloud projects, strong leadership and stakeholder management, and proficiency with Jira/Confluence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in project management, with at least 5 years dedicated to managing complex cloud infrastructure projects (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proven experience leading and managing remote teams.
• Strong knowledge of cloud computing concepts, architecture, and deployment models.
• Certifications such as Certified Cloud Practitioner, Solutions Architect (Associate/Professional) or equivalent are desirable.
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute detailed project plans for large-scale cloud infrastructure deployments.
• Lead and mentor a globally distributed team of project managers, engineers, and technical specialists.
• Manage stakeholder expectations across departments with clear communication on progress, risks, and milestones.
• Oversee selection and implementation of cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) aligned with technical and business goals.
• Identify and mitigate risks and issues in cloud migrations with proactive solutions.
• Ensure compliance with security, data privacy, and industry standards throughout projects.
• Drive continuous improvement in PM processes and cloud deployment strategies.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practices among teams.
• Monitor KPIs and report progress to senior management.
• Coordinate vendor management and third-party service contracts.

Skills

Cloud leadership

Remote team mgmt

Stakeholder mgmt

Budget control

Jira/Confluence

Cloud certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Project Manager to drive a major cloud infrastructure rollout in a remote-capable role within South Africa. You will oversee strategic planning, execution, and delivery of complex cloud migrations, guiding globally distributed teams to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in project management with 5+ years in cloud projects, strong leadership and stakeholder management, and proficiency with Jira/Confluence.