Technical Project Manager - IT Infrastructure

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote working arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement plan with company matching

Access to state-of-the-art technology

Collaborative remote work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Technical Project Manager to lead critical IT infrastructure projects in a fully remote role. You will plan, execute, and deliver server deployments, network upgrades, and cloud initiatives with distributed teams.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in IT project management, strong technical background in virtualization, networking, storage, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and proficiency with Jira, Asana or MS Project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field is required.
• Minimum 7 years in IT project management with infrastructure focus.
• Experience managing distributed or remote IT project teams.
• Proficiency with Jira, Asana or MS Project is essential.
• ITIL or PMP certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of IT infrastructure projects including server deployments and cloud initiatives.
• Define scope, objectives, deliverables and success criteria with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource strategies.
• Manage project teams of system admins, network engineers and security specialists.
• Mitigate risks, issues and dependencies while maintaining clear stakeholder updates.
• Oversee implementation to meet technical specs and quality standards.
• Manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations for hardware, software and services.
• Facilitate remote teamwork and ensure efficient knowledge sharing.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Distributed teams

ITIL or PMP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

PMP Certification

ITIL Certification

Tools

Jira

Asana

Microsoft Project

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent technology firm, is seeking a skilled Technical Project Manager to lead critical IT infrastructure projects. This role is fully remote, allowing you to work from any location while contributing to significant technological advancements. You will be responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of complex infrastructure upgrades and deployments, collaborating with high-performing technical teams. The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical background, extensive project management experience, and a proven ability to manage projects in a distributed, virtual environment. This is an excellent opportunity to shape the future of our IT landscape from **Upington, Northern Cape, ZA** and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of IT infrastructure projects, including server deployments, network upgrades, and cloud initiatives.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation strategies.
• Manage project teams, including system administrators, network engineers, and security specialists.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies proactively.
• Ensure effective communication with stakeholders, providing regular status updates and managing expectations.
• Oversee the implementation of infrastructure solutions, ensuring adherence to technical specifications and quality standards.
• Manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations for hardware, software, and services.
• Facilitate remote team collaboration and ensure efficient workflow and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT project management, with a strong focus on infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience managing complex server, network, and cloud infrastructure projects.
• Solid understanding of IT infrastructure technologies, including virtualization, networking, storage, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing distributed or remote IT project teams.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Asana, or Microsoft Project.
• ITIL or PMP certification is highly desirable.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into actionable project plans.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote working arrangement.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced certifications.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Access to state-of-the-art technology and tools.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking remote work environment.