Technical Project Manager (High Performance Computing)

Job Title: Technical Project Manager - High Performance Computing (HPC)

Duration: 1 month, strong potential to extend long term

Location: Remote

Shifts:

• Morning Shift: 4am-12pm (noon) PST (We should target EST people for this)
• Evening Shift: 12pm-8pm PST (We should target PST, Alaskan or Hawaiian people for this)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a seasoned Technical Project Manager (TPM) with deep experience in High Performance Computing (HPC) environments, preferably with exposure to NVIDIA technologies, to lead and coordinate large-scale infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in data center operations, IT infrastructure, and technical program delivery, working across cross-functional teams to ensure timely and successful implementation of complex systems.

This role requires someone who is adaptable to different shift schedules and capable of managing highly technical stakeholders and fast-paced project timelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage end-to-end project delivery within HPC and data center environments.
• Coordinate efforts across engineering, infrastructure, and vendor teams to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, risk logs, and progress reports.
• Manage deployment, upgrade, or integration efforts involving NVIDIA HPC hardware/software, GPU clusters, and supporting tools.
• Work closely with system administrators, network engineers, and data center operations to support infrastructure readiness.
• Drive technical discussions, clarify requirements, and remove blockers for engineering teams.
• Ensure compliance with security, performance, and operational standards.
• Maintain clear communication with stakeholders on project status, milestones, and risks.
• Flexibly cover either the morning or evening shift as needed, depending on operational requirements.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience as a Technical Project Manager, preferably in HPC or high-throughput computing environments.
• Strong understanding of data center operations, server infrastructure, and networking.
• Proven experience managing projects involving NVIDIA HPC products (e.g., DGX systems, CUDA, NVLink, etc.) is highly preferred.
• Excellent project planning and execution skills using tools like Jira, Asana, or Microsoft Project.
• Strong technical aptitude; ability to bridge communication between engineering and management.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including IT, operations, and external vendors.
• Solid understanding of ITIL or similar infrastructure management frameworks is a plus.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Shift Requirements:

• Must be willing and able to work either the morning or evening shift, depending on business needs.
• Occasional on-call or weekend work may be required during major deployments or outages.

Preferred Certifications (not required):

• PMP, Scrum Master (CSM), or other project management certifications.
• NVIDIA Certified Professional or relevant vendor certifications.
• ITIL Foundation certification.