Director, IT & HPC Strategy for Research & AI

LawZero; Montreal; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization focused on advancing safe and ethical AI systems is seeking a Director, IT. The role involves defining the organization's technological vision, developing secure IT environments, and managing a growing IT team. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, significant IT leadership experience, and strong skills in high-performance computing environments. The position offers a collaborative work environment and generous benefits.

Benefits

Minimum 20 days vacation per year

Retirement savings employer contribution of 4%

Generous flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Confirmed experience in IT leadership or management in a developing environment.
• Ability to supervise and grow the IT team.
• Strategic vision related to AI, cybersecurity, and data governance.

Responsibilities

• Define the organization's technological vision and strategy.
• Develop a secure and reliable IT environment for the scientific team.
• Oversee the IT project lifecycle from planning to implementation.

Skills

IT leadership experience

Expertise in HPC and GPU environments

Team management

Strong communication skills

Change management skills

Collaboration in interdisciplinary settings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

A non-profit organization focused on advancing safe and ethical AI systems is seeking a Director, IT. The role involves defining the organization's technological vision, developing secure IT environments, and managing a growing IT team. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, significant IT leadership experience, and strong skills in high-performance computing environments. The position offers a collaborative work environment and generous benefits.