Remote Project Manager, IT Infrastructure

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first culture

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Generous leave

Professional development

Retirement plan

Home office stipend

Flexible hours

Collaborative remote culture

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Project Manager to lead IT infrastructure projects from a home office. The role covers planning, deployment, and upgrades across networks, servers, cloud, and data centers, working with distributed teams and stakeholders to ensure timely, secure delivery.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in IT project management, strong networking/cloud knowledge, and excellent remote leadership and communication skills. Certifications like PMP/ITIL/CompTIA are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in IT project management with focus on infrastructure.
• Experience with networks, servers, cloud, and data centers.
• Strong remote leadership and communication skills.
• Familiarity with MS Project, Jira, Asana, Slack/Teams.
• Certifications such as PMP, ITIL, or CompTIA valued.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and execution of IT infrastructure projects (networks, servers, cloud, data centers).
• Define scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria with technical teams and stakeholders.
• Develop project plans, schedules, resources, and budgets for infra projects.
• Lead cross-functional, distributed teams via virtual channels.
• Manage risks, issues, changes with mitigation plans.
• Provide status updates to stakeholders including executive leadership.
• Ensure compliance with IT security policies and standards.
• Manage vendor evaluation for infra hardware, software, services.
• Conduct post-project reviews and capture lessons learned.
• Monitor performance against key metrics for scalable IT solutions.

Skills

Remote leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk management

Project planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

PMP

ITIL

CompTIA

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Asana

Slack

Teams

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in IT solutions, is actively recruiting for a Remote Project Manager specializing in IT infrastructure projects. This is a 100% remote position, offering an exceptional opportunity for an experienced professional to manage the deployment and upgrade of critical IT infrastructure components from the comfort of their home office. The role demands a strategic thinker with a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to lead distributed teams. You will be instrumental in ensuring the seamless operation and scalability of our client's IT systems, managing projects related to network upgrades, cloud migrations, server deployments, and data center management. This position is perfect for a self-motivated individual who thrives in a remote setting and excels at driving technical projects to successful completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, execution, and successful completion of IT infrastructure projects, including network upgrades, server deployments, cloud migrations, and data center initiatives.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with technical teams and stakeholders.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, resource allocation, and budget forecasts for infrastructure projects.
• Lead and motivate cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams, ensuring clear communication and coordination through virtual channels.
• Manage project risks, issues, and changes, implementing effective mitigation and contingency plans.
• Communicate project status, progress, and key decisions regularly to all stakeholders, including executive leadership.
• Ensure compliance with IT security policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage vendor selection and relationships for infrastructure hardware, software, and services.
• Conduct post-project reviews, document lessons learned, and identify areas for process improvement in infrastructure management.
• Monitor project performance against key metrics and ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable IT infrastructure solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications such as PMP, ITIL, or CompTIA are highly valued.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in IT project management, with a strong focus on infrastructure projects (networks, servers, cloud, data centers).
• Proven experience managing complex, large-scale IT infrastructure deployments and upgrades, preferably in a remote-first environment.
• Solid understanding of networking technologies, server administration, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and cybersecurity principles.
• Exceptional remote leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana) and collaboration platforms (e.g., Slack, Teams).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk management abilities.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high productivity in a remote setting.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package for a fully remote position.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance coverage.
• Generous annual leave and paid public holidays.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development, certifications, and training.
• Retirement savings plan with company contributions.
• Flexible working hours to support work-life balance.
• Home office equipment stipend or reimbursement.
• Access to advanced technological tools and resources.
• A collaborative and supportive remote work culture.
• Potential for performance-based bonuses and career advancement.