Sabenza IT

Senior Project Manager - IT Infrastructure

Sabenza IT  •  Johannesburg, ZA (Onsite)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager - IT Infrastructure to lead complex, large-scale infrastructure transformation projects. This role is suited to a seasoned professional who thrives under pressure, takes ownership, operates independently, and can confidently manage executive stakeholders, challenging clients, and critical project escalations. Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex IT infrastructure projects. Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, and resource allocations. Manage multiple project workstreams simultaneously while ensuring delivery against agreed timelines and budgets. Drive project governance, reporting, and stakeholder communications at executive level. Identify, assess, and proactively manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests. Oversee project financials, including budget management, forecasting, and cost control. Lead project recovery initiatives where delivery is at risk. Manage client engagements and escalations through to successful resolution. Facilitate governance forums, steering committees, and executive stakeholder meetings. Ensure successful coordination across technical, operational, and business teams. Qualifications Matric and a relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field. Project Management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, AgilePM, or equivalent will be advantageous. Experience Minimum 8 years of Project Management experience within IT Infrastructure environments. Demonstrated experience delivering projects in: Enterprise Network Refreshes Campus LAN/WAN Deployments Wi-Fi Implementations and Upgrades Network Security Projects Large-Scale Infrastructure Transformations Proven experience managing projects valued at ZAR 5 million or more. Experience working in client-facing environments with multiple stakeholders and complex delivery requirements.

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About Sabenza IT

Sabenza iT Recruitment is a Level 2 BBBEE company with more than 23 years of expertise in Information Technology recruitment. Our team comprises 20 recruiters dedicated to providing top-notch services in recruiting for sectors such as SAP, IT Developers, and IT Security, among others. Sabenza iT is proud to be a wholly South African-owned company.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Natal, Cape Town, Gauteng, ZA
Year Founded
2013
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