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HPC Project Manager

MBZUAI

Posted 6 days ago

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Dubai

Requirements

Project Management, Infrastructure, Communication, Organization, Cross-functional

Required Skills

Project Management Infrastructure HPC AI Data Centers

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support planning and delivery of HPC infrastructure projects (GPU clusters, storage, networking, upgrades).

  • Coordinate with external vendors (hardware providers, cloud partners, data center operators).

  • Track project milestones, risks, dependencies, and timelines.

  • Maintain project plans, logs, and status reports.

  • Organize and document project meetings and action items.

  • Maintain structured visibility of all major workloads and projects running on IFM clusters.

  • Track cluster allocation, major initiatives, and priority programs supported by HPC.

  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with IFM research teams and project owners.

  • Act as a coordination bridge to ensure key IFM projects receive proper infrastructure support.

  • Proactively identify risks impacting critical research timelines and escalate where needed.

  • Act as liaison between HPC team and University IT, Procurement, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and HR.

  • Ensure requirements are clearly documented and aligned across stakeholders.

  • Proactively follow up to remove blockers and maintain project momentum.

  • Maintain structured documentation of cluster specifications, contracts, SLAs, and change logs.

  • Support governance processes (SteerCo tracking, review cadences).

  • Assist with audit preparation and documentation consolidation.

  • Assist with export control governance tracking and vendor compliance.

  • Support access control and user approval coordination with IT.

  • Track risk mitigation and regulatory documentation requirements.

  • Prepare concise leadership updates and executive summaries.

  • Develop slide decks and structured status reports.

  • Maintain dashboards for project status, budget tracking, and vendor performance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field (required).

  • Master’s degree (MBA, Engineering, Technology Management, or related discipline) preferred.

  • 5+ years of experience in Project Management.

  • Experience in technical or infrastructure projects.

  • Strong organizational and documentation skills.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to work cross-functionally in a complex organization.

  • High attention to detail and strong follow-through.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in HPC, data centers, cloud infrastructure, or AI/ML environments.
  • Familiarity with vendor contract tracking and SLA monitoring.
  • Understanding of risk management and compliance frameworks.
  • PMP or equivalent certification (preferred).

About the Company

MBZUAI is a pioneering university focused on artificial intelligence, dedicated to advancing AI research and education. It offers a dynamic and innovative environment for professionals seeking to contribute to the future of AI.

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