Senior Remote Project Manager - IT Infrastructure

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Fully remote role

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead remote IT infrastructure initiatives across a distributed team in South Africa. You will oversee planning, execution, and delivery of complex deployments, including networking, servers, cloud migrations, and data center activities.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of IT project management experience, strong leadership in remote settings, and familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, and ITSM.

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years in project management focused on IT infrastructure.
• Proven track record delivering complex IT infrastructure projects, remote or distributed teams.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure technologies, PM methodologies (Agile, Waterfall), and ITSM.
• Exceptional remote leadership and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency with remote collaboration tools and project management software.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering.
• PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL or relevant infrastructure certifications desirable.
• Ability to manage projects autonomously and coordinate remote teams from Upington, Northern Cape.

Aufgaben

• Manage the full lifecycle of IT infrastructure projects, including network upgrades, server deployments, cloud migrations, and data center management.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams of IT professionals, engineers, and vendors in a remote setting.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, defining scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and budgets.
• Implement and manage project execution, ensuring adherence to technical specifications and best practices.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies within a distributed environment.
• Oversee procurement processes, vendor management, and contract negotiations for infrastructure projects.
• Ensure the security, reliability, and scalability of deployed IT infrastructure solutions.
• Communicate project status, progress, and key decisions effectively to all stakeholders via virtual channels.
• Conduct post-project reviews and document lessons learned for future initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Remote leadership

Stakeholder management

IT infrastructure

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Engineering

Tools

Remote collaboration tools

Project management software

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a leading multinational corporation, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Project Manager to lead remote IT infrastructure projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional based anywhere in South Africa, including areas like Upington, Northern Cape , to manage critical infrastructure deployments and upgrades from a remote location. You will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and successful delivery of complex IT infrastructure initiatives, ensuring seamless operations and robust system performance. This role demands strong leadership in managing virtual teams and maintaining effective communication across distributed stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of IT infrastructure projects, including network upgrades, server deployments, cloud migrations, and data center management.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams of IT professionals, engineers, and vendors in a remote setting.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, defining scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and budgets.
• Implement and manage project execution, ensuring adherence to technical specifications and best practices.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies within a distributed environment.
• Oversee procurement processes, vendor management, and contract negotiations for infrastructure projects.
• Ensure the security, reliability, and scalability of deployed IT infrastructure solutions.
• Communicate project status, progress, and key decisions effectively to all stakeholders via virtual channels.
• Conduct post-project reviews and document lessons learned for future initiatives.

Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in project management, with a significant focus on IT infrastructure projects (networking, servers, cloud, data centers).
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex IT infrastructure projects, preferably in a remote or distributed team environment.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure technologies, project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall), and IT service management (ITSM).
• Exceptional remote leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with remote collaboration tools and project management software.
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL, or relevant infrastructure certifications are highly desirable.
• Ability to manage projects autonomously and effectively coordinate remote teams, working from locations such as Upington, Northern Cape .

Benefits

This position offers a highly competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical aid and retirement benefits. The ultimate flexibility of a fully remote role allows for work-life balance and autonomy. Our client supports professional development, offering opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement. This role is perfect for seasoned IT project managers seeking impactful remote opportunities.