Remote IT Systems Project Manager – Tech Leader

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Annual leave

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Technical Project Manager to oversee the implementation and integration of complex IT systems and infrastructure projects in a Pretoria-based role with strong emphasis on delivering on time and within budget.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage risks, and ensure compliance with IT governance and security policies while working with modern PM tools and methodologies.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of IT project management experience with a strong technical background.
• Experience managing projects involving network infrastructure, server deployments, cloud solutions, or enterprise software implementations.
• Solid understanding of ITIL, Agile, and Waterfall methodologies.
• Experience with project management software like Jira, Trello, or MS Project.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Relevant IT certifications (e.g., CCNA, CompTIA Project+) are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of IT systems projects from initiation to closure.
• Define project requirements, scope, objectives, and deliverables with technical and business stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, resource estimates, and budgets.
• Lead cross-functional teams including IT specialists, engineers, and analysts.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Ensure effective communication with all stakeholders and regular status reporting.
• Oversee implementation and integration of new IT systems and infrastructure.
• Ensure projects adhere to IT governance, security policies, and best practices.

Skills

IT project management

Network infrastructure

Cloud solutions

Enterprise software

ITIL

Agile methods

Waterfall

Jira

Trello

MS Project

Education

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

Tools

Jira

Trello

MS Project

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Technical Project Manager to oversee the implementation and integration of complex IT systems and infrastructure projects in a Pretoria-based role with strong emphasis on delivering on time and within budget.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage risks, and ensure compliance with IT governance and security policies while working with modern PM tools and methodologies.