Principal IT Technical Program Manager
200k - 300k USD
Hybrid
Full Time
#Engineering
#IT
#Security
#HPC
#Cloud Infrastructure
#Capacity Planning
#Stakeholder Management
#Automation Tools
We are the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, founded in 2015 by Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg to tackle some of society’s most pressing challenges in science, education, and community support. Our Central Tech team delivers integrated technology and security services that help our colleagues and grantees move faster and more safely. We are now hiring a Principal IT Technical Program Manager to lead the strategy and day-to-day operations of our high-performance computing clusters, both on-premises and in the cloud, on a full-time hybrid basis.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the health and performance of HPC clusters across multiple platforms, ensuring resources stay available and efficient for every research workload.
- Lead capacity planning efforts by analyzing current usage, forecasting future demand, and producing clear reports that guide investment decisions.
- Partner with engineering, science, and leadership teams to onboard new projects, prioritize competing requests, and keep stakeholders aligned on resource allocation.
Requirements
- Senior-level experience managing both cloud-based and on-premises HPC clusters at scale.
- Deep knowledge of compute infrastructure, capacity planning, and resource management in high-demand environments.
- Proven ability to communicate clearly with technical teams and senior leadership, including navigating difficult conversations and setting realistic expectations.
- Hands-on familiarity with automation tools and processes that bring transparency and fairness to resource allocation.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the flexibility to work across multiple departments and time zones.
- Preferred: direct experience with GPU clusters and AI/ML workloads, plus a track record of building scalable processes in multi-tenant settings.
What we offer
The base pay range for this role is $200,000 - $300,000. In addition, we provide a generous 401k match, commuter benefits, relocation assistance when moving to the Bay Area, and a hybrid work schedule that balances in-office collaboration with personal flexibility.
