Remote Infrastructure Deployment Leader

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation

Stock options

Global health benefits

Generous annual leave

Home office budget

Continuous learning stipends

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Lead Remote Infrastructure Deployment Manager to spearhead remote deployment initiatives for large-scale IT infrastructure projects. You will define deployment strategies, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure seamless integration across a globally distributed footprint.

The ideal candidate has a proven record in project management and infrastructure deployment within remote-first environments, with strong leadership, stakeholder management, and

Qualifications

• 7+ years IT infrastructure project management experience
• Experience leading large-scale deployment projects (data center migrations, cloud integrations)
• PMP, Prince2, or equivalent certification preferred
• Bachelor's/Master's degree in related field

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement deployment strategies for IT infrastructure across remote environments
• Lead and mentor a team of remote project managers and technical specialists
• Manage scope, timelines, budgets, and resources for multiple deployment projects
• Collaborate with IT operations, engineering, security, and vendors to ensure delivery
• Establish and monitor KPIs for deployment processes and team performance
• Identify risks, dependencies, and contingency plans
• Oversee procurement, staging, and remote provisioning of equipment
• Ensure compliance, security, and governance standards
• Communicate status, risks, and successes to senior management

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Remote team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Lead Remote Infrastructure Deployment Manager to spearhead remote deployment initiatives for large-scale IT infrastructure projects. You will define deployment strategies, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure seamless integration across a globally distributed footprint.

The ideal candidate has a proven record in project management and infrastructure deployment within remote-first environments, with strong leadership, stakeholder management, and