Johannesburg North: IT Operations Manager / Project Manager posted by Network Contracting
Posted on 2025-08-13 00:00:00
| Employer | Network Contracting |
|---|---|
| Category | General Management |
| Location | Gauteng / Johannesburg North |
Job Summary
Location: Sandton
12 Month Contract – Hybrid work model followed
Sector: Banking / Investment Banking / Financial Services
Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Operations Manager with a strong background in IT infrastructure, hardware, and project management, ideally gained within the Banking, Investment Banking, or Financial Services sectors. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day IT operations, managing infrastructure projects, and ensuring the availability, performance, and security of the organization’s IT systems. This role requires a strategic leader who can align technology operations with business objectives while delivering high-quality IT services to support critical business functions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage the IT operations team, ensuring the optimal performance of all IT infrastructure, hardware, and systems.
- Lead IT infrastructure projects, including hardware upgrades, server installations, network improvements, and disaster recovery planning.
- Collaborate with senior management to define IT strategies that align with business goals and ensure the effective delivery of IT services across the organization.
- Manage system availability, security, and performance, ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards and best practices.
- Develop and implement IT policies, procedures, and SLAs to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
- Monitor and manage infrastructure-related incidents, ensuring timely resolution and minimal impact on business operations.
- Oversee budgeting and resource allocation for IT infrastructure projects, ensuring cost efficiency and on-time delivery.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives for IT operations processes, identifying and mitigating risks, optimizing system performance, and enhancing scalability.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal security standards, particularly in the Banking and Financial Services sectors.
- Collaborate with vendors and external partners to procure and maintain IT infrastructure, hardware, and services.
Key Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- 7+ years of experience in IT operations management, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role within the Banking, Investment Banking, or Financial Services sectors.
- Proven experience in managing IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, data centers, and hardware systems.
- Strong project management experience, with a track record of successfully delivering IT infrastructure projects on time and within budget.
- Expertise in IT service management (ITSM) and ITIL frameworks.
- Experience in managing IT budgets, vendor relationships, and procurement processes.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and experience implementing security protocols in IT infrastructure.
- Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
Key Skills:
- IT Infrastructure Management
- Hardware & Systems Management
- Project Management (PMP/Prince2 certification preferred)
- IT Service Management (ITIL)
- Cybersecurity & Risk Management
- Incident & Problem Management
- Budgeting & Resource Allocation
- Vendor & Stakeholder Management
Keywords: IT Operations, Infrastructure, Hardware, Banking, Investment Banking, Financial Services, Project Management, ITIL, Cybersecurity, Server Management, Network Administration, IT Strategy, Service Delivery.
Contact me at the detail below.
Thank you,
Theresa Steenkamp
Key Account Manager – Network Contracting Solutions
tsteenkamp at networkcontracting c.o.z.a.
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