Technical Project Manager

Data Centrix; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Johannesburg seeks an experienced IT Project Manager to lead cloud projects and software deployments. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree, PMP certification, and extensive experience in managing IT project lifecycles, ensuring alignment between technical teams and business goals. Strong communication skills and proficiency with project management tools are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in IT project management.
• Strong understanding of Azure services and architecture.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end delivery of IT projects.
• Serve as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Oversee planning, execution, and integration of IT services.

Skills

Project Management

Azure Services

Agile Methodologies

Vendor Management

Problem-Solving

Education

Master's Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

MS Project

Job description

Requirements :

• Master's Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 Practitioner strongly recommended
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or PMI-ACP for Agile-focused environments
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) minimum baseline for cloud understanding
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) preferred for deeper technical collaboration
• ITIL v3 or ITIL 4 Foundation Certification for service-oriented delivery and governance
• ISO 27000, other IT security training

Extensive experience in IT project management, including:

Cloud projects (preferably Azure)

• Networking or infrastructure rollouts
• Software implementation or integration
• Leading cross-functional technical teams across disciplines (cloud, DevOps, infrastructure, applications)
• Strong understanding of:

• Azure services and architecture (IaaS, PaaS, VMs, networking, security)
• Enterprise networking concepts (LAN/WAN, VPN, firewalls, DNS, load balancers)
• IT service management and delivery models
• Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall project methodologies
• Delivering projects on time and within budget in large or dynamic environments
• Managing vendors, contracts, and third-party services
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, both technical and business-facing
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project, Azure DevOps, Confluence, Trello)
• Problem-solving skills and proactive mindset, especially in technical-functional roles
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, version control, and Agile methodologies is a plus

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Lead and manage end-to-end delivery of IT projects, including cloud solutions (Azure), software deployments, infrastructure rollouts, and network upgrades
• Serve as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, goal alignment, and project transparency
• Drive projects to successful completion by managing scope, timelines, risks, resources, and budgets, while maintaining high technical quality and stakeholder satisfaction
• Oversee planning, execution, and integration of cloud-based and on-prem IT services within complex enterprise environments