Remote IT Systems Project Manager: Lead Critical Tech Deployments

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria, South Africa seeks a Technical Project Manager to oversee IT systems and infrastructure projects. You will ensure on-time delivery, budget adherence, and high quality while coordinating with engineers, analysts and stakeholders.

The role requires strong technical background, practical ITIL/Agile/Waterfall knowledge, and experience with major PM tools. Remote work flexibility is offered within South Africa.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of IT project management experience.
• Experience with network infrastructure, servers, cloud, or enterprise software.
• Solid understanding of ITIL, Agile, and Waterfall methodologies.
• Experience with Jira, Trello or MS Project.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Strong technical aptitude to understand complex IT concepts.
• Relevant IT certifications (e.g., CompTIA Project+, CCNA, MCSA) advantageous.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects with budgets up to R4 million.
• Effective communication for technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of IT systems projects from initiation to closure.
• Define project requirements, scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource estimates.
• Lead cross-functional teams of IT specialists, engineers and analysts.
• Identify, assess and manage project risks, issues and dependencies.
• Maintain effective communication among all stakeholders.
• Oversee implementation and integration of new IT systems and infra.
• Conduct regular status meetings and provide reports to management.
• Ensure adherence to IT governance, security policies and best practices.

Skills

IT project management

Stakeholder leadership

Risk management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Technical aptitude

Education

Bachelor's in IT/CS

Tools

Jira

Trello

MS Project

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria, South Africa seeks a Technical Project Manager to oversee IT systems and infrastructure projects. You will ensure on-time delivery, budget adherence, and high quality while coordinating with engineers, analysts and stakeholders.

The role requires strong technical background, practical ITIL/Agile/Waterfall knowledge, and experience with major PM tools. Remote work flexibility is offered within South Africa.