Senior IT Infrastructure & Cloud Project Lead (Remote)

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Manager for IT infrastructure and cloud initiatives with a focus on Pretoria-area deployments. This remote role supports a multinational client and requires strong leadership to drive planning, execution, and deployment of complex IT projects.

The successful candidate will oversee data center modernization, cloud migrations, and security-focused deployments, collaborating with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of IT project management experience focused on infrastructure and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proven track record of data center migrations, network upgrades, and cloud deployments.
• Strong ITIL knowledge and familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project plans for IT infrastructure and cloud initiatives, including scope, budget, resources, and timelines.
• Lead cross-functional teams, including network engineers and system administrators, and coordinate with external vendors.
• Oversee project execution, ensuring adherence to technical specifications, quality standards, and security protocols.
• Manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations for hardware, software, and cloud services.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring business continuity and minimal disruption.
• Communicate project status and key decisions to senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure successful deployment and integration of new infrastructure and cloud solutions.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews and identify opportunities for process improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / CS

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Manager for IT infrastructure and cloud initiatives with a focus on Pretoria-area deployments. This remote role supports a multinational client and requires strong leadership to drive planning, execution, and deployment of complex IT projects.

The successful candidate will oversee data center modernization, cloud migrations, and security-focused deployments, collaborating with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery