Project Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Project Manager to manage complex infrastructure and development projects within a Research Information Services group supporting basic science research. This role supports project delivery involving High-Performance Computing (HPC) hardware installations, laboratory instruments, and cloud environments, with responsibility for coordinating deployments across both a main data center and Colocation (Colo) facilities. We are looking for someone with hands-on HPC installation experience in an on-prem data center setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex infrastructure and development projects supporting research operations.
• Oversee projects involving HPC hardware installations, laboratory instruments, and cloud environments.
• Coordinate deployments in both the main data center and Colocation (Colo) facilities.
• Collaborate with executive stakeholders, front-line management, and system users through strong communication and presentation skills.
• Apply change management skills to influence stakeholders and navigate trade-offs regarding scope and requirements.
• Track and manage project progress using appropriate PM tooling.
• Support DevOps-related projects and workflows as needed.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in a related business or technical specialty.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant project management experience across multiple domains.
• Active PMP (Project Management Professional) certification required.
• Proven track record managing infrastructure installations, specifically involving HPC hardware and data center environments.
• Direct experience managing DevOps-related projects and workflows.
• Exceptional collaboration and presentation skills to interact with executive stakeholders, front-line management, and system users.
• High level of professionalism and change management savvy to influence stakeholders and navigate scope/requirement trade-offs.
• Local candidates in the Memphis area highly recommended and preferred; position requires one week onsite per month.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Cloud technologies (Azure), Networking, Virtualization, and HPC environments.
• Experience leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to optimize project management workflows, or prior experience managing AI-related research projects.
• Proficiency with ServiceNow PPM highly preferred for project tracking; familiarity with Azure DevOps or JIRA also valued.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum Alliance, SAFe) and experience leading Agile teams.
• Background in a multi-disciplinary healthcare or academic research environment, specifically supporting healthcare informatics or basic science.
• Strong business analysis skills, with ability to understand complex subject matter in a technical IT and research environment.

Location: Memphis, TN (Onsite one week per month)
Seniority: Senior
Estimated Duration: 9 Months with Possible Extension