Senior Technical Project Manager (Data Centres)

Recruiter:

Data Centrix

Job Ref:

JHB006710/Mo

Date posted:

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client, a leading financial institution is seeking a highly skilled Senior Technical Project Manager to manage large-scale, infrastructure-centric projects. This is an exceptional opportunity for someone with a strong background in IT infrastructure who is ready to take on a leadership role. You will oversee the full project lifecycle, ensuring high-quality results while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership. If you are a strategic thinker with the technical expertise to lead complex projects, we’d love to help you take the next step in your career. Apply today and make an impact with your leadership and technical acumen!

This is a 12 months contract.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements

A minimum of a B Degree / Advanced Diploma in Information Technology or equivalent
A formal project management qualification / certification
Previous technical expertise in infrastructure (any of the following domains: data centre, mainframe, servers and storage or networks)
5 - 7 years technical project management experience
Experience in managing large scale technical projects
Previous experience managing the full life-cycle of infrastructure centric projects from inception to completion
Proven experience managing infrastructure centric projects (data centre or network projects)
Previous experience in engaging and managing inter-departmental projects
Previous experience managing 3rd party vendors and cross-functional technical teams
Previous experience coordinating change management interventions
ITIL 3 OR ITIL 4 foundation certificate advantageous
Experience and knowledge of stakeholder analysis, project planning, project risk management, resource planning, procurement planning, project financial management, resource planning, communication planning, contract and service management.

Key Deliverables

Compliance Management
Integration Management
Scope Management
Time/Schedule Managment
Project Cost Management
Quality Management
Resource Management
Risk and Issue Managment
Communication Management
Stakeholder Managment
Procurement Managment
Change Management
Project Governance

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