Technical IT Project Manager

Bluecube Technology Solutions - An Ekco Company; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud solutions provider in South Africa is seeking a Technical IT Project Manager with 5-7 years of experience in IT environments. The successful candidate will coordinate and deliver complex security and cloud projects while ensuring quality and budget adherence. Candidates must hold a Project Management certification, demonstrate effective stakeholder management, and have strong technical knowledge of Microsoft cloud platforms and related technologies. A full driving license and flexibility to travel are required.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Career progression opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 5-7 years as a Technical Project Manager in an IT environment.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel.
• Experience in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver IT projects on time and budget.
• Produce comprehensive project plans covering all aspects.
• Monitor, track, and report project status to stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Prince2 Practitioner or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Project

Azure

VMWare

Veeam

Job description

About Ekco

Founded in 2016, Ekco is one of the fastest growing cloud solution providers in Europe. We specialise in enabling companies to progress along the path of cloud maturity, managing transformation and driving better outcomes from customers’ existing technology investments. We take businesses to the cloud and back, with over 350 highly talented colleagues across the UK, Benelux, Ireland and South Africa.

About The Role

Title: Technical IT Project Manager

Location: Cape Town - South Africa

As a Technical Project Manager you will plan, coordinate and deliver complex security and cloud projects for Ekco customers, ensuring delivery to time, budget and quality with effective handover to Ekco Service Operations.

Responsibilities And Duties

To be considered you must have worked as a Technical Project Manager in an IT environment for a minimum of 5‑7 years and hold an industry‑recognised Project Management certification (e.g., Prince2 Practitioner). The role requires a technical background and the ability to govern projects, align solutions to security best practices, act as the primary liaison between technical teams, stakeholders and customers, and manage multiple projects concurrently under pressure.

Day To Day Activities Of The Role

• Provide comprehensive project plans with scope, roles, responsibilities, risk assessment, budgets and timescales.
• Analyse, refine and translate business requirements into project requirements.
• Analyse business operations to identify automation opportunities.
• Manage and liaise with third‑parties as needed for project delivery.
• Communicate project status, activities, changes, issues and progress to stakeholders and third‑parties.
• Produce clear, timely documentation (Contracts, SOW, etc.) for internal and external use.
• Identify, capture and manage project risks, assumptions, issues and dependencies.
• Manage project change, capturing scope/schedule/budget changes, defining impact and updating plans and resources.
• Ensure key milestones are met on time and within budget.
• Monitor, track, forecast and report project status to the PMO and senior stakeholders.
• Provide structured project management, communications guidance and assistance to team members.
• Ensure project work meets quality standards and compliance with PMO governance, financial tracking and cost control.

Essential Skills / Experience

• 5‑7 years as a Technical Project Manager in an IT environment.
• Prince2 Practitioner or equivalent Project Management certification.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel to Ekco and client sites.
• Experience in fast‑paced environments.
• Ability to solve problems independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable adapting to changing priorities.
• Successful delivery of multiple technical projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication of complex technical topics.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including MS Project.
• Strong stakeholder management, including executive‑level engagement.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of Microsoft cloud platforms (Azure, EM+S, O365).
• Knowledge of technical solutions (MS Defender, Windows Server, VMWare & Veeam).
• Knowledge of the IT industry and managed services.
• Familiarity with security technologies (SIEM, firewalls, IAM, endpoint protection).

Bonus Points If You Have Experience With

• ITIL Service Transition or Service Operations.
• Technologies such as SharePoint, Active Directory, Messaging, Virtualisation, Networking.

Key Success Metrics

• On‑time delivery percentage.
• Budget adherence.
• Customer satisfaction scores.
• Post‑project handover quality.

Why Ekco?

• Microsoft’s 2023 Rising Star Security Partner of the year.
• VMware & Veeam top partner status.
• 4th fastest growing technology company in the Deloitte Fast50 Awards.
• Committed to diversity, equality, inclusion and belonging.
• Encourages internal mobility and career progression.
• Flexible working with a family‑friendly focus.