Senior IT Infrastructure Deployment Lead (Onsite)

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension fund contributions

Learning & growth opportunities

On-site parking

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to oversee major infrastructure deployment projects in Centurion, Gauteng. This on-site role requires a hands-on leader to drive scope, schedule, budget and risk management across hardware, software, and networking deployments.

You will coordinate with IT teams and vendors, ensuring security and compliance while delivering cost-effective solutions. A strong PM toolkit and excellent communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as IT Project Manager with infrastructure focus.
• Experience managing large hardware, software and network deployments.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure technologies including servers, networking, cloud and cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full lifecycle of IT infrastructure projects from initiation to closure.
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, resource allocation, budget and schedule.
• Coordinate with internal IT teams, vendors and stakeholders for project success.
• Oversee installation, configuration and testing of hardware, software, and network components.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues to minimize operational disruption.
• Track progress, provide status reports and manage change requests.
• Ensure deployed infrastructure adheres to security policies and compliance standards.
• Manage project budgets and ensure cost-effective delivery.
• Conduct post-project reviews and document lessons learned.

Skills

IT project management

Infrastructure deployments

PM methodologies (PMP/PRINCE2/Agile)

Leadership & communication

MS Project/Jira

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Job description

WhatJobs Direct is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to oversee major infrastructure deployment projects in Centurion, Gauteng. This on-site role requires a hands-on leader to drive scope, schedule, budget and risk management across hardware, software, and networking deployments.

You will coordinate with IT teams and vendors, ensuring security and compliance while delivering cost-effective solutions. A strong PM toolkit and excellent communication are essential for success.