Strategic Director — Center for High Performance Computing

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 91,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah's Center for High Performance Computing (CHPC) seeks a Director/Senior Director to guide strategic direction in research computing and data infrastructure. Reporting to the Vice Provost for Research Partnerships & Planning and CRO, this role will shape university-wide initiatives, enable secure, scalable environments, and align with academic missions.

Located on the Salt Lake City campus, the role involves budget and staff oversight, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and

Qualifications

• Equivalency statement: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience.
• Department may hire at Director or Senior Director level with specified experience in IT management and research computing.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Leads CHPC in development and implementation of research computing and data strategies for university-wide computing, cyberinfrastructure, and governance aligned with the University's mission and vision.
• Information Security: Ensures data protection and oversees the University's enclaves; manages cybersecurity maturity model certification (CMMC) assessments and certifications.
• Budget Management: Develop and manage the CHPC research computing and data budget, evaluate cost models, and optimize spending.
• Sustainability: Develop models and strategies for sustainability, including responding to state, federal and other funding opportunities.
• Resource Management: Coordinate the acquisition/development, deployment, and operations of the CHPC infrastructure and services; provide scalable environments.
• Data Management and Sharing: Ensure compliance with cyberinfrastructure requirements from funding agencies; coordinate data management and sharing plans.
• Collaboration and Partnerships: Engage with faculty, centers, and external partners to foster cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Integration: Facilitate integrations with on-premises and cloud-based solutions; connect to the national cyberinfrastructure ecosystem.
• Technological Advancements: Identify opportunities for growth and pursue new technologies and services.
• User Support and Training: Develop onboarding, training, and outreach for researchers and students.
• Policy and Governance: Develop governance processes and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Expertise: Complement existing CHPC and cyberinfrastructure expertise at the university.

Job description

The University of Utah's Center for High Performance Computing (CHPC) seeks a Director/Senior Director to guide strategic direction in research computing and data infrastructure. Reporting to the Vice Provost for Research Partnerships & Planning and CRO, this role will shape university-wide initiatives, enable secure, scalable environments, and align with academic missions.

Located on the Salt Lake City campus, the role involves budget and staff oversight, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and