Senior Manager, Research Solutions Engineering

Purdue University; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Purdue IT, Research Computing, is seeking a Senior Manager to lead a team delivering and supporting high-performance computing, storage, networking, and archival solutions for Purdue's research community.

You will collaborate with the Director of Integrated Cyberinfrastructure and leads to guide technology planning, investments, and ongoing operations while promoting staff development and succession planning. This role combines technical leadership with people management and strategic execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related business discipline.
• 4+ years of experience showing growth and leadership responsibilities.
• Experience building collaborative partnerships within and across organizations.
• Experience supervising direct reports or mentoring colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team delivering and supporting HPC, storage, networking, and archival solutions.
• Guide strategic initiatives, technology planning, and infrastructure investments.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and represent the team on advisory and project committees.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing environment and support hiring, retention, and mentoring.

Skills

HPC leadership

Communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Researcher support

Training materials

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

Linux HPC clusters

Job description

Job Summary

Purdue IT | Research Computing | Remote for the right person

Join Purdue IT in a leadership role supporting world-class research and discovery. As the Senior Manager, Research Solutions Engineering, you will lead a team of experienced research technology professionals responsible for delivering and supporting advanced high-performance computing, storage, networking, and archival solutions for Purdue's research community.

Working closely with the Director of Integrated Cyberinfrastructure and Research Solutions Engineering Leads, you will help guide strategic initiatives, oversee technology planning and infrastructure investments, support day-to-day operations, and represent the team on advisory, policy, and project committees. This role combines technical leadership, staff development, and operational management. You will foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment while supporting hiring, retention, professional growth, and succession planning efforts.

If you are passionate about enabling cutting-edge research through technology, developing talented teams, and shaping the future of research computing, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

Why Purdue?

• Lead impactful technology initiatives that advance research and innovation
• Collaborate with talented professionals across a nationally recognized research institution
• Influence the direction of enterprise-scale research computing services and infrastructure
• Support and mentor a team dedicated to delivering exceptional research technology solutions

About Us

Purdue University’s Rosen Center for Advanced Computing is committed to promoting and advancing all forms of opportunities to create an environment where the uniqueness of individuals is celebrated and persons from all backgrounds can thrive.

Purdue’s Rosen Center for Advanced Computing provides access to leading-edge computational and data storage systems as well as expertise in a broad range of high-performance computing activities. To fulfill our mission, we:

• provide advanced computational resources and services to support Purdue faculty and staff researchers
• evaluate, deploy, and support hardware and software for large-scale scientific computing
• promote the effective use of our research computing systems and application software through training and education, consultation, and documentation
• contribute to the discovery process through algorithm design and development of effective computing techniques

What We're Looking For

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related business discipline.
• At least four (4) years of experience that shows a track record of taking on greater responsibility over time — for example, moving from individual technical work into leading projects, coordinating with other teams, or supervising or mentoring colleagues
• Experience in developing effective and collaborative partnerships within and across organizations
• Experience supervising direct reports or strong mentorship experience, including setting expectations, providing guidance, and feedback

Consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred:

• Experience in using or administering services in relations to large-scale, Linux-based high-performance computing (HPC) clusters or configuring software programs and applications in Linux-based computing environments

Skills Required

• Knowledge of advanced computational resources and services to support research, such as HPC, research networks, operations, and data storage systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate with faculty, students, colleagues, and leaders
• Strong Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and manage complex technical projects
• Ability to:
• work effectively both individually and as part of a team
• consult with and provide support for researchers, make presentations, develop and present training material, and develop reports
• promote team relationship skills and communication

Additional Information

• Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Immediate Defined Contribution by the university
• Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days.

Career Stream

Management 3

Pay Band S075

Job Code #20002823

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $82,560 to $87,720 annually commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience. The final salary offer will be determined based on a variety of factors, including equity, available budget, educational background, and relevant experience

Who We Are

Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Purdue University is an EOE employer.