SUMMARY:
We are seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead and deliver complex ICT infrastructure projects within a data center environment. This role requires strong end-to-end project management experience, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to drive multiple concurrent initiatives to successful completion.
What you'll do:
POSITION INFO:
We are seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead and deliver complex ICT infrastructure projects within a data center environment. This role requires strong end-to-end project management experience, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to drive multiple concurrent initiatives to successful completion.
What you'll do:
- Lead full lifecycle delivery of data center infrastructure projects.
- Manage procurement, vendors, budgets, and project governance.
- Define project scope, success criteria, and RACI.
- Coordinate with internal teams (Engineering, Operations, Legal, Procurement) and external suppliers.
- Oversee risk, issue, and change management processes.
- Ensure quality reporting and documentation (plans, schedules, budgets).
- Facilitate project kick-offs, progress reviews, and close-out activities.
- Support transition to operations and post-implementation assurance.
Your Expertise:
- 10+ years in project/program management, with 5+ years in complex ICT infrastructure projects.
- Solid experience in telecoms environments and technologies.
- Proven experience in stakeholder management and executive-level reporting.
- Strong understanding of data center environments and integration processes.
- Familiarity with Health Safety regulations and change management practices.
Qualifications:
- PMP and/or PRINCE2 Practitioner certification preferred; Relevant Degree (Electrical Engineering (Power), etc.)
Skills Attributes
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to manage cross-functional teams and virtual project environments.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality delivery.
Other information applicable to the opportunity"
- 12 month contract
- Location: Johannesburg – hybrid way of work
- Level: Senior (10+ years experience)
Why work for us?
Want to work for an organization that solves complex real-world problems with innovative software solutions? At iOCO, we believe anything is possible with modern technology, software, and development expertise. We are continuously pushing the boundaries of innovative solutions across multiple industries using an array of technologies. 
You will be part of a consultancy, working with some of the most knowledgeable minds in the industry on interesting solutions across different business domains.  Our culture of continuous learning will ensure that you will have all the opportunities, tools, and support to hone and grow your craft. 
By joining IOCO you will have an open invitation to developer inspiring forums. A place where you will be able to connect and learn from and with your peers by sharing ideas, experiences, practices, and solutions. 
iOCO is an equal opportunity employer with an obligation to achieve its own unique EE objectives in the context of Employment Equity targets. Therefore, our employment strategy gives primary preference to previously disadvantaged individuals or groups.