Gauteng: Project Manager: Cloud posted by The Hiring House
Posted on 2025-06-18 00:00:00
Employer | The Hiring House |
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Category | Engineering Management |
Location | Gauteng / Gauteng |
Job Summary
- Project Leadership:
- Manage the full project lifecycle, including planning, design, implementation, and deployment of cloud solutions.
- Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver cloud-based projects, ensuring deadlines, scope, and budget are met.
- Ensure alignment of cloud projects with organizational goals and strategic initiatives within the financial services sector.
- Stakeholder Management:
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders, business leaders, and technical teams to gather project requirements and define project scope.
- Communicate project progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders in a timely and transparent manner.
- Engage with both business and IT leaders to align cloud initiatives with business objectives, ensuring cloud technology delivers measurable business value.
- Cloud Solutions Implementation:
- Lead the implementation of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud) within the financial services ecosystem.
- Oversee cloud infrastructure design, optimization, and migration strategies to ensure scalability, security, and performance.
- Ensure the integration of cloud services with legacy financial systems, ensuring minimal disruption and adherence to service-level agreements (SLAs).
- Compliance & Risk Management:
- Ensure all cloud projects adhere to regulatory standards and compliance requirements specific to the financial services industry (e.g., GDPR, PCI DSS, SOC 2).
- Manage and mitigate risks related to cloud technologies, ensuring data protection and business continuity.
- Maintain a solid understanding of financial services regulations and how they affect cloud adoption.
- Budget & Resource Management:
- Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring that all cloud projects are delivered within the defined financial parameters.
- Allocate resources effectively, managing internal and external teams, vendors, and partners to meet project goals.
- Forecast resource needs and manage project timelines to prevent delays and ensure successful delivery.
- Cloud Strategy & Innovation:
- Work closely with senior leaders to define long-term cloud strategies for financial systems and digital transformation initiatives.
- Identify emerging cloud technologies and recommend innovative solutions to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement by staying up-to-date with industry best practices and technological advancements.
- Performance Metrics and Reporting:
- Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of cloud projects.
- Produce detailed reports for senior management, outlining project performance, challenges, and opportunities.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. A master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, Agile, or Cloud-related) is a plus.
Experience:
- 5+ years of experience managing cloud infrastructure or cloud migration projects, ideally within the financial services sector.
- Proven experience working with cloud service providers such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- In-depth knowledge of cloud architecture, cloud security, and cloud operations.
- Strong background in financial services regulations and compliance standards (e.g., PCI DSS, SOX, GDPR).
- Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies and how to apply them in a cloud context.
Technical Skills:
- Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure and services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
- Familiarity with cloud migration strategies, automation tools, and DevOps practices.
- Knowledge of security protocols and best practices for cloud computing in the financial services industry.
- Proficient in project management tools such as Jira, Trello, or MS Project.
Soft Skills:
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across technical and business teams.
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills to manage complex projects effectively.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification.
- Expertise in cloud cost optimization and cloud governance.
- Familiarity with financial system architectures (e.g., core banking systems, trading platforms).
- Experience in disaster recovery and business continuity planning for cloud environments.
- Knowledge of industry-specific tools and systems used in financial institutions (e.g., CRM, ERP systems).
Please call us on (***)***-**** for more information.
NB: Should you not hear from us in 6weeks please consider your application unsuccessful.
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