High-Performance Compute (HPC) Core Manager

IT EDW Operations

Full Time

75766BR

Job Summary

The High-Performance Compute Core Manager will be responsible for establishing the overall architecture, direction, and vision for UCSF’s research compute service offering within the Academic Research Services (ARS) Team, while working closely with and in the UCSF Cores. The incumbent in this position will work with the faculty, business partners and current research compute administrators to outline objectives, goals, and drive towards creating a unified platform that meets the needs of the research mission. They will be required to collaboratively work with several administrative teams, and provide direction as well as delegate assignments to subordinate leads, and staff.

They are responsible for managing, preparing, administering, and directing resources that directly support the ARS-HPC Core systems. Involved in developing, modifying, and executing policies that affect immediate operation(s) and may also have campus-wide, medical center, or Office of the President effect. Has full management responsibility for budgets, costs, methods, hardware decisions, and personnel-related actions. Recommends operational policies and procedures for their team that align with ARS departmental practices. Receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines how to best use resources to meet schedules and goals. Reviews and approves recommendations for growth and core support. Guides subordinates to achieve goals following established strategies and policies.

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Please note: The compensation ranges listed online for roles not covered by a bargaining unit agreement are very wide, however a job offer will typically fall in the range of 80% – 120% of the established mid-point. An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role.

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Department Description

This position will be housed within the Central IT, which provides architecture, infrastructure, network, security, analytics, integration, and application support services and is essential to the organization’s ability to support growth, mitigate security risk, and manage, store, and share sensitive information. The position will be specifically housed within the Academic Research Systems team, reporting to the Associate CIO for Research. This team is focused on providing research IT services across UCSF.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Typically 2-5 years of experience managing an information technology organization.
• Uses and applies applications of Information Technology theories and concepts to manage and provide solutions.
• Requires a broad working knowledge of the applications programming development function – specific to HPC configurations.
• Requires the ability to gather, organize, and analyze data in the completion of assignments.
• Possesses skills necessary to accomplish department/section objectives and address related problems and issues effectively.
• Thorough knowledge of the subject area sufficient for strategic planning, technology assessment, and direction.
• Demonstrated skill in managing technical staff.
• Experience in the management of ongoing technology infrastructure acquisition and expansion, including the identification and integration of suitable emerging technologies specifically those around High Performance Computing.
• Thorough knowledge of technical concepts and basic operating principles of data communications, computer hardware, vendor IT products, and software.
• Ability to understand the process involved in adapting, integrating, and modifying existing programs or vendor-supplied products for use within the technical environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively present technical topics to individuals and groups with potentially varied levels of technical sophistication.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of service delivery principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experienced in leading change management activities and managing their impact across the unit or department.
• Experience in analyzing buy vs. build procurement for products for effective and efficient technology use.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Code and Payroll Title

000667 INFO SYS MGR 1

Job Category

Clinical Systems / IT Professionals, Professional and Managerial, Supervisory / Management

Bargaining Unit

99 – Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Location

Flexible (combination of onsite and remote work)

Additional Shift Details

Mon-Fri; 8-5