Project Manager, Systems Engineer, IT Project Manager

Description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to support a portfolio of initiatives within a research-driven environment. This role will oversee a mix of infrastructure, data, and application-focused projects, including high-performance computing (HPC), AI-related initiatives, and laboratory systems.

This is a hands-on delivery role requiring someone who can operate independently, manage cross-functional teams, and drive projects forward without heavy oversight.

What You'll Be Doing

+ Manage end-to-end delivery of technical and infrastructure projects

+ Coordinate across cross-functional teams including engineering, research, and IT

+ Oversee projects related to:

+ Data center and hardware deployments

+ High-performance computing (HPC) environments

+ AI-related initiatives and tools

+ Laboratory systems and data migration efforts

+ Internal application development and enhancements

+ Drive timelines, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communication

+ Support onsite coordination during critical events (e.g., hardware installs)

+ Leverage tools (including AI where applicable) to improve efficiency in project tracking and reporting

Work Environment

+ Looking for local candidates in the Memphis area

+ Onsite presence required as needed (primarily for key milestones such as hardware installations)

Why This Role

+ Long-term contract with strong extension potential

+ Opportunity to work on cutting-edge research, AI, and infrastructure initiatives

+ Highly collaborative, technical environment with meaningful impact

Requirements

What We're Looking For

+ 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager in technical or IT environments

+ Experience managing infrastructure, data center, or hardware-related projects

+ Strong ability to work independently with minimal direction

+ Comfortable managing multiple projects across different teams

+ Experience working in Waterfall or hybrid delivery environments

+ Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

+ Exposure to high-performance computing (HPC) or research environments

+ Familiarity with AI tools (Copilot, Claude, automation tools) for workflow optimization

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Experience with Dev Ops teams or cloud-based systems

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Experience with Service Now or similar project tracking tools

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