Project Manager – HPC
About The Position
IREN is a leading AI Cloud Service Provider, delivering large-scale GPU clusters for AI training and inference. IREN’s vertically integrated platform is underpinned by its expansive portfolio of grid-connected land and data centers in renewable-rich regions across the U.S. and Canada. With 100% renewable energy, we build, own and operate our data centers and take pride in being at the forefront of sustainable solutions for the ever-evolving applications of high-performance compute. We believe that human progress is invaluable, but it should be done in the right way - responsibly, sustainably and having a positive impact on the communities we operate in. IREN is building the infrastructure that powers next-generation AI and cloud computing. As a PMP-certified Project Manager - HPC, you will own end-to-end delivery of accelerated compute cluster programs across IREN’s datacenter and cloud operations. You will ensure that GPU cluster deployments are executed safely, on schedule, and to defined quality and availability standards, spanning site readiness and hardware commissioning through network integration and customer handover. Equally, you will establish the governance frameworks, reporting cadences, and stakeholder communication practices that give IREN’s leadership and customers full, real-time visibility into program health.
Requirements
- Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.
- 6+ years of progressive project management experience, including demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional infrastructure or technology programs.
- Experience managing multi-billion dollar capital programs, including vendor selection and contract management.
- Strong command of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, hybrid) with the judgement to apply the right approach for the context.
- Proficiency in PM tooling: MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence, or equivalent portfolio management platforms.
- Demonstrated expertise in risk management, dependency tracking, change control, and milestone-driven execution.
- Ability to influence and drive outcomes across senior cross-functional stakeholders without direct line authority.
Nice To Haves
- PgMP (Program Management Professional), PMI-ACP, or PfMP certification.
- Experience delivering datacenter, compute infrastructure, or large-scale technology deployment programs on time and within budget.
- Familiarity with GPU compute cluster architecture, datacenter power and cooling systems, and structured cabling and networking infrastructure.
- Familiarity with NVIDIA accelerated computing platforms and cluster architecture.
- Experience managing OEM hardware procurement and logistics for large-scale compute deployments.
- Background in Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement frameworks applied to infrastructure delivery.
- Familiarity with ISO 27001, SOC 2, or similar compliance and assurance frameworks in a datacenter context.
- Experience with executive-level program governance, including Board and investor reporting.
Responsibilities
- Define and enforce delivery standards, methodology guidelines (Waterfall, Agile, hybrid), and lessons-learned processes. Drive ongoing improvement to delivery velocity, predictability, and quality across the portfolio.
- Interface with cloud customers, hardware vendors, and technology partners to communicate project status, manage expectations, and ensure all stakeholders are aligned to delivery commitments and change decisions.
- Lead structured change control and communication processes, ensuring that scope, schedule, or budget changes are assessed, approved, clearly communicated, and reflected in updated plans.
- Lead end-to-end delivery of GPU compute cluster programs, managing scope, schedule, budget, risks, and dependencies from initiation through commissioning and customer acceptance.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, work breakdown structures, resource plans, and milestone schedules aligned to contractual and operational commitments.
- Proactively identify, assess, and manage risks and issues across the delivery lifecycle. Develop mitigation and contingency plans; escalate blockers in a timely and structured manner.
- Align engineering, procurement, data center operations, networking, and facilities teams to shared delivery milestones. Manage interdependencies and resolve conflicts across workstreams.
- Coordinate hardware vendors, general contractors, and third-party suppliers to delivery commitments. Track vendor milestones, manage change orders, and hold external parties accountable to SLAs.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage – 100% company paid for employees and dependents
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Voluntary life and critical illness coverage available
- Employee Assistance Program and virtual health care platform
- RRSP with company match
- Voluntary TFSA
- 3 weeks annually for vacation and paid holidays
- Opportunities for advancement and internal mobility
- Training and personal development opportunities
- Company events and team-building activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
