Technical Project Manager

University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) at The University of Texas at Austin is one of the leading supercomputing centers in the world, supporting advances in computational research by thousands of researchers and students. TACC staff help researchers and educators use advanced computing, visualization, and storage technologies effectively, and conduct research and development to make these technologies more powerful, more reliable, and easier to use. TACC staff also educate and train the next generation of researchers, empowering them to make discoveries that advance knowledge and change the world. TACC is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex, data-driven research and software development initiatives. This role partners with principal investigators, software engineers, data scientists, and external collaborators to translate scientific objectives into actionable technical plans and successfully deliver scalable data platforms and tools. If you are not sure that you’re 100% qualified, but up for the challenge – we want you to apply. We believe skills are transferable and passion for our mission goes a long way. Candidates will need to upload a resume, letter of interest, and the names of three references to apply for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in technical, scientific, or related field
3+ years managing technical/software/data projects
Experience working with engineering, data science, or research computing teams
Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to translate between technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience with project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence)
PMP certification required within two years of employment
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

5+ years managing complex, cross-functional technical projects
Working understanding of systems (APIs, data pipelines, cloud infrastructure)
Experience in research computing, biomedical, or data-intensive environments
Experience leading Agile delivery (scrum ceremonies, backlog ownership)
Familiarity with data platforms, APIs, cloud infrastructure, or data pipelines
Experience coordinating multi-institutional or consortium-based projects
Project management certification (PMP, CSM, or equivalent)

Responsibilities

Manage Cloud and Security Infrastructure & High-Level Computer Architecture projects
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of research projects, including project execution and management of team members.
Work closely with Principal Investigator, manager and stakeholders to document and coordinate project progress
Own end-to-end delivery of technical projects (initiation through deployment); Translate research requirements into roadmaps, milestones, and deliverables.
Contribute to roadmap planning and proposal support; improve delivery processes
Lead Agile or hybrid processes (sprint planning, refinement, retrospectives); Maintain and prioritize backlogs; track work in JIRA/Confluence (or similar)
Communicate effectively with stakeholders, developers, and management teams to provide leadership in delivering project commitments and meeting expectations.
Coordinate project goals, tasks and deliverables with cross-functional and multi-institutional stakeholders
Manage scope, schedule, risks, and dependencies across multiple projects.
Ensure all activities, systems and processes are aligned with data governance and compliance requirements
Supports grant- and project-related reporting by collecting, organizing, and submitting documentation from PI and team members for reports, proposals, and other required project materials
Lead meetings, keeping clear notes and action items; communicate status, risks, and decisions to technical and non-technical audiences.
Support a variety of sizes and types of events, ranging from smaller events, such as workshops and executive briefings, up to larger events, such as conferences and symposiums
Other duties as assigned.