Director of IT Operations
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Research Computing at the University of Virginia (UVA-RC) is seeking candidates for the newly created Director of Operations position.

UVA-RC is a growing unit under the University of Virginia's centralized IT organization (ITS). With a staff of 30, two HPC systems (Rivanna and Afton), and a broad set of service offerings, UVA-RC focuses on providing researchers across UVA with the computational expertise and resources to advance their projects. UVA-RC comprises 5 teams: Infrastructure, DevOps, User Support, Data Analytics, and Digital Technologies, with expertise ranging from system administration to bioinformatics.

The role reports to the Associate Vice President for Research Computing (AVP-RC) and is a senior leadership position. It involves coordinating operational activities within Research Computing, primarily focusing on Infrastructure, DevOps, and User Support. The Director will work closely with the AVP-RC to identify key services and ensure alignment with the university's strategic goals and researcher needs. This includes representing UVA-RC in university-wide initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in advancing UVA's research mission, experience in communicating to diverse audiences, and technical leadership in designing and delivering computing and storage services.

Responsibilities:

• Set priorities for new infrastructure purchases, lead architecture and design, and coordinate activities among infrastructure, procurement, and user support teams.

• Partner with IT directors across UVA's schools and within central IT to identify researcher needs and propose services.

• Develop charter documentation for internal projects, communicate requirements, and track staffing commitments.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 11 years of relevant work experience or post-secondary education with a combination of both.

• Experience in developing and operating advanced computing resources relevant to high-performance computing, high-throughput computing, or cyberinfrastructure.

• Experience leading and managing diverse teams.

• Strong communication skills, with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

• Attention to detail, including documenting policies and requirements.

Preferred:

• PhD or terminal degree with a research dissertation.

• Experience collaborating with researchers to adapt computing resources for specific research needs.

• Experience developing scalable services outside classical HPC, such as cloud environments.

• Ability to build and sustain cross-disciplinary relationships.

• Experience designing environments to meet compliance standards like HIPAA or CUI/CMMC.

Work environment is flexible; on-site presence is expected about three days a week at UVA's offices in Michie North, with HPC infrastructure housed at the University Data Center.

Benefits include: Multiple health plans, paid time off, parental leave, tuition assistance, professional development funds, and more.

Interview Timeline: Starting mid-February.

To Apply: Complete an online application at (search R0068321). Attach CV/Resume and a cover letter highlighting your interest, skills, and experience. Upload all documents into the CV/Resume box. For questions, contact Bill Crane at ...@virginia.edu.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree, 10+ years of experience, no licensure required.

Physical demands are primarily sedentary, involving extensive computer use, with occasional travel for meetings and programs.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information, click here.