Senior Technical Project Manager - Infrastructure

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Annual leave

Certifications budget

Remote work environment

Retirement fund

Employee assistance program

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Project Manager to oversee large IT infrastructure projects in a remote-first role. You will drive planning, vendor management, and successful delivery of deployments, migrations and upgrades across cloud and on-premise environments.

The role requires strong technical background, 7+ years of PM experience in infrastructure, and a track record of leading diverse teams with excellent communication to executives.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in IT project management, infrastructure deployments.
• PM certification: PMP or PRINCE2 preferred; ITIL a plus.

Aufgaben

• Oversee full lifecycle of IT infrastructure projects from planning to decommissioning.
• Lead cross-functional teams of IT specialists, network engineers and vendors.
• Develop detailed plans, budgets, resources, and risk mitigation for infra initiatives.
• Manage cloud migrations (AWS, Azure, GCP), data center consolidations, and security upgrades.
• Ensure projects meet security, compliance and industry best practices; report to leadership.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Agile and Waterfall

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering or related field

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a globally recognized technology services provider, is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Project Manager to oversee critical infrastructure projects. This fully remote role requires a seasoned professional adept at managing large-scale IT infrastructure deployments, cloud migrations, and network upgrades. You will be the driving force behind project success, ensuring seamless execution from planning through to completion. We are committed to a remote-first working model, providing our employees with the flexibility and autonomy to excel in their roles. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background coupled with exceptional project management acumen, capable of navigating complex technical challenges and leading diverse teams. Your expertise will be crucial in modernizing our infrastructure, enhancing system reliability, and supporting our strategic business goals. This is a significant opportunity to influence and shape the technological foundation of our organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of IT infrastructure projects, including planning, procurement, installation, configuration, and decommissioning.
• Lead cross-functional teams comprised of IT specialists, network engineers, system administrators, and external vendors.
• Develop detailed project plans, budgets, resource allocation strategies, and risk mitigation plans for infrastructure initiatives.
• Oversee network upgrades, data center consolidations, cloud migrations (AWS, Azure, GCP), and cybersecurity enhancements.
• Ensure all infrastructure projects adhere to strict security protocols, compliance standards, and industry best practices.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to keep projects on track.
• Manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations for hardware, software, and professional services.
• Communicate project status, risks, and milestones effectively to senior management and key stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT project management, with a significant focus on infrastructure and hardware/software deployments.
• Proven experience managing complex cloud migration projects (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, server technologies, data center operations, and cybersecurity principles.
• Experience with Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification is highly preferred.
• Experience with ITIL frameworks is a plus.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and performance-related bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous annual leave and public holiday allowance.
• Professional development budget for certifications and training.
• Access to state-of-the-art technology resources.
• A dynamic and inclusive remote working environment.
• Retirement fund contributions.
• Employee assistance program.