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UW Information Technology (UW-IT) is the central information technology organization for the University of Washington, responsible for strategic planning, oversight, and direction of the UW’s IT infrastructure, resources, and services. UW-IT provides critical technology support to all three campuses, UW Medicine, and research operations around the world, partnering with the UW community to enable innovation, learning, discovery, and service."

UW-IT has an outstanding full-time opportunity for a Technical Product Manager on our Research Computing (RC) team. The Research Computing division within UW-IT, designs and provides cyberinfrastructure services to the university research community. The position requires an experienced individual who is responsible for overseeing the design, operations, and continuous improvement of key services at Research Computing. This role will serve as product manager for petascale-level services, such as a HPC and AI supercomputer, object storage, and data archive systems in support of research. The TPM is responsible for maintaining a product vision and roadmap aligned with university and UW-IT strategic priorities, and leading implementation efforts to enhance and improve the services.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computing, Engineering Computing, Engineering, Business or related field or experience

Four years’ experience with service or product management;

Experiences facilitating team communication and collaboration;

Experience in financial operation and budget management;

Excellent written/oral communication skills, technical documentation skills, user liaison skills, and personal interaction abilities;

Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

DESIRED:

Experience in a major research university;

Familiarity with how research is conducted, especially in an academic environment;

Experience using Linux, HPC clusters, storage systems, and other IT infrastructure;

Knowledge of funding mechanisms (e.g., federal grants);

Familiarity with UW systems, policies, and research programs;

Outstanding customer service skills;

Experience with large scale technical product and project management in large, complex environments;

Experience leading development of end-to-end Information Technology solutions;

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Hybrid, open office environment

Application Process:The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

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