We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a strategic proof-of-concept (POC) and planning effort to migrate on‑premise high performance computing (HPC) environments to a standardized AWS-based cloud platform.
This role will partner closely with the assigned Data, Technology and Engineering (DTE) technical lead to jointly drive delivery, ensuring alignment between technical execution and program governance. The initial focus is execution of a 2026 pilot and planning effort that will inform full-scale implementation
Requirements
Lead planning and execution of a cloud HPC migration initiative, retiring BOS and SAN on‑premise environments and transitioning compute and data to AWS
Execute a CryoEM pilot to validate the cloud HPC migration approach under end-of-life constraints
Establish a confirmed, executable migration plan including workflow mapping and data migration strategy.
Deliver a shovel-ready proposal for executive endorsement, funding, and resourcing aligned to research AI strategy
Prepare program for mobilization through formal stage gate governance (feasibility, scope, readiness validation)
Key Responsibilities
Program & Delivery Leadership
Own end-to-end planning and delivery of the 2026 pilot and planning phases
Structure and manage an integrated project plan across pilot, planning, and proposal stages
Ensure alignment to stage-gate checkpoints and readiness criteria
DTE Partnership & Technical Alignment
Operate in a co-lead model with the DTE technical lead , combining project management rigor with technical leadership
Ensure tight alignment between:
Technical solution design and architecture (DTE lead)
Program execution, governance, and delivery (Project Manager)
Coordinate day-to-day execution jointly with the DTE lead, ensuring:
Clear ownership across technical and business teams
Alignment on scope, timelines, and dependencies
Rapid escalation and resolution of blockers
Act as a key bridge between engineering teams, research stakeholders, and leadership
Technical & Domain Coordination
Collaborate cross teams to define:
Workflow mapping
Data migration and organization strategy
Target cloud architecture and standardized environment
Translate technical concepts into clear, actionable plans and executive-ready messaging
Stakeholder & Governance Management
Partner with research, security, and engineering teams to define:
Non-negotiable enterprise requirements
Research-specific exceptions
Security remediation boundaries
Drive cross-functional alignment and facilitate decision-making forums
Provide clear, leadership-level status reporting (progress, risks, decisions required)
Risk & Dependency Management
Identify and manage risks related to:
End-of-life infrastructure timelines
Data migration complexity
Security and compliance requirements
Establish mitigation strategies and escalation paths
Executive Communication & Funding Support
Develop executive-facing materials to support:
Investment decisions
Resource planning
Alignment to enterprise AI strategy
Ensure clarity on business value, trade-offs, and readiness
Required Experience & Skills
Core Project Management
8+ years managing complex, cross-functional technology programs
Strong experience with structured delivery (stage gates, governance, risk management)
Domain Expertise
Experience with high performance computing (HPC) environments or
Experience with AWS cloud platforms and migration programs
Experience in infrastructure modernization or on-prem to cloud transitions strongly preferred
Technical Acumen
Ability to engage effectively with engineering teams on:
Compute environments and workloads
Data migration strategies
Cloud architecture concepts
Comfortable operating at the intersection of research computing and enterprise technology
Ability to perform high-level requirement gathering with research and HPC stakeholders during early planning phases
Experience capturing and structuring business and technical requirements to inform solution design and…