Remote Lead Project Manager - Cloud Infrastructure

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Global health insurance

Stock options

Home office allowance

Unlimited PTO

Professional development budget

Remote autonomy

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Lead Project Manager to drive large-scale cloud infrastructure initiatives from a remote setting. You will oversee planning, execution, and delivery, aligning with budget, scope and timeline while coordinating across time zones and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in PM for cloud projects, strong cloud/networking knowledge, and demonstrates leadership of distributed teams with PMP/PRINCE2 preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of project management experience in cloud infrastructure, data centers, or network engineering.
• Proven track record managing multi-million dollar cloud projects (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience leading fully remote teams in a distributed environment.
• Strong understanding of cloud concepts, infrastructure, networking and security.
• Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet).
• PM certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end management of large-scale cloud infrastructure projects from initiation to closure.
• Develop detailed project plans including scope, objectives, deliverables, and risks.
• Manage budgets and forecasts ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Foster collaboration with internal teams, vendors and stakeholders across locations.
• Provide regular status updates to senior leadership.
• Lead remote project teams with accountability and high performance.
• Ensure security protocols and compliance across activities.
• Drive continuous improvement of PM processes for remote operations.
• Oversee integration of new cloud services and infrastructure components.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure

Remote leadership

Stakeholder management

PM software

Security concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/IT

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Smartsheet

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a global leader in cloud computing services and is seeking an exceptional Remote Lead Project Manager to drive critical infrastructure development projects. This fully remote position offers the unique opportunity to lead strategic initiatives from the comfort of your own home, impacting the scalability and efficiency of our client's global cloud network. You will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and successful delivery of complex cloud infrastructure projects, ensuring they meet stringent performance, security, and cost-efficiency targets. The ideal candidate is a seasoned project leader with a deep understanding of cloud technologies, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a proven ability to manage distributed teams effectively. This role demands a proactive approach, strong problem-solving capabilities, and a passion for driving innovation in a remote-first environment. You will collaborate with engineering teams, product managers, and other stakeholders across different time zones to achieve project milestones. We are looking for a visionary leader who can inspire their team and ensure the seamless integration of new cloud solutions. This role is ideal for someone seeking autonomy and significant impact without geographical constraints.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end management of large-scale cloud infrastructure projects, from initiation to closure, ensuring successful delivery within scope, time, and budget.
• Develop detailed project plans, including defining scope, objectives, deliverables, resource allocation, and risk assessments.
• Manage project budgets and financial forecasts, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to financial guidelines.
• Foster strong collaborative relationships with internal teams, external vendors, and stakeholders across various global locations.
• Effectively manage risks and issues, developing and implementing proactive mitigation strategies.
• Provide clear, concise, and regular project status updates to senior leadership and relevant parties.
• Lead and motivate remote project teams, promoting a culture of accountability and high performance.
• Ensure adherence to industry best practices, security protocols, and compliance standards in all project activities.
• Drive continuous improvement in project management processes and methodologies for remote operations.
• Oversee the implementation and integration of new cloud services and infrastructure components.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, with a strong focus on cloud infrastructure, data centers, or network engineering projects.
• Proven experience managing complex, multi-million dollar cloud projects (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Demonstrated success in leading fully remote teams and managing projects in a distributed environment.
• Excellent understanding of cloud computing concepts, infrastructure, networking, and security.
• Strong proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet) and collaboration tools.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Experience with DevOps principles and CI/CD pipelines is a significant advantage.
• Must be able to work independently and effectively manage time in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with extensive experience and remote work capabilities.
• Comprehensive global health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous stock options and performance-based bonuses.
• Significant home office setup allowance and ongoing technical support.
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO) policy to ensure work-life balance.
• Professional development budget for conferences, certifications, and training.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies and shape the future of a leading tech company.
• Company-provided laptop and necessary software licenses.
• Regular virtual team-building events and social activities.
• Unparalleled flexibility and autonomy in a fully remote role.