Remote IT Cloud Migration Project Lead

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive remote work flexibility

Professional growth and certifications

Comprehensive health insurance package

Retirement savings plan contributions

Access to modern project management工具

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead a significant cloud migration project in a fully remote role. You will plan, execute, and finalize the infrastructure upgrade while collaborating with technical teams and business stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in IT infrastructure, cloud technologies, and managing complex lifecycle projects in a remote-first setting, with hands-on experience across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience managing IT projects, with at least 2 years focused on cloud migration or infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Certifications like PMP, CompTIA Cloud+, or AWS Certified Solutions Architect are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets for cloud migration initiatives.
• Coordinate IT teams, including infrastructure engineers, network specialists, and security personnel.
• Oversee the successful migration of applications and data to cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure clear and consistent communication with all stakeholders, with regular status updates.
• Manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations related to cloud services.
• Facilitate remote team collaboration and ensure efficient workflow management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Remote work

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Jira

Microsoft Project

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead a significant cloud migration project in a fully remote role. You will plan, execute, and finalize the infrastructure upgrade while collaborating with technical teams and business stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in IT infrastructure, cloud technologies, and managing complex lifecycle projects in a remote-first setting, with hands-on experience across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.