AI Factory Operations & Tools Manager

Job Reference
246_26_DIR_IBD_OTM
Position
AI Factory Operations & Tools Manager
Closing Date
Monday, 15 June, 2026
Reference: 246_26_DIR_IBD_OTM
Job title: AI Factory Operations & Tools Manager

About BSC
The Barcelona Supercomputing Center - Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (BSC-CNS) is the leading supercomputing center in Spain. It houses MareNostrum, one of the most powerful supercomputers in Europe, was a founding and hosting member of the former European HPC infrastructure PRACE (Partnership for Advanced Computing in Europe), and is now hosting entity for EuroHPC JU, the Joint Undertaking that leads large-scale investments and HPC provision in Europe. The mission of BSC is to research, develop and manage information technologies in order to facilitate scientific progress. BSC combines HPC service provision and R&D into both computer and computational science (life, earth and engineering sciences) under one roof, and currently has over 1000 staff from 60 countries.

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We are particularly interested for this role in the strengths and lived experiences of women and underrepresented groups to help us avoid perpetuating biases and oversights in science and IT research. In instances of equal merit, the incorporation of the under-represented sex will be favoured.

We promote Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, fostering an environment where each and every one of us is appreciated for who we are, regardless of our differences.

If you consider that you do not meet all the requirements, we encourage you to continue applying for the job offer. We value diversity of experiences and skills, and you could bring unique perspectives to our team.
Context And Mission
The Barcelona Supercomputing Center AI Factory is looking for an AI Factory Operations & Tools Manager to support and evolve the operational, technological, and process ecosystem behind the AI Factory services and internal operations.

The role combines operational coordination, digital transformation, tooling management, AI-driven process optimization, and support for advanced AI platforms. The candidate will contribute to building a modern AI-native operational environment capable of supporting large-scale AI services for startups, enterprises, public institutions, and research initiatives.

The position goes beyond traditional backoffice tooling administration. The selected candidate will actively participate in the evolution of operational workflows, integration of AI-enabled platforms, automation of internal processes, and optimization of collaboration environments across multidisciplinary teams.

The role will work closely with AI Engineers, Service Project Managers, researchers, innovation teams, and operational stakeholders to ensure efficient, scalable, and high-quality internal operations across the AI Factory ecosystem.

This position also contributes to the adoption and operational support of advanced AI platforms and intelligent automation environments, including tools related to generative AI, workflow optimization, AI copilots, and enterprise AI ecosystems.

Key Duties
Manage and evolve the operational tooling ecosystem used across the AI Factory environment.
Support and coordinate platforms related to:

Project and service management
CRM and operational tracking
GitLab and collaborative development environments
Documentation and knowledge management platforms
Reporting and KPI monitoring systems
Workflow orchestration and operational automation tools
Support the operational adoption of advanced AI platforms such as:

IBM Watsonx
AI copilots and AI assistants
Process automation solutions
AI-enabled operational tools
Identify opportunities for process optimization and automation using AI technologies.
Design and improve operational workflows to increase efficiency, traceability, and scalability.
Collaborate with technical and operational teams to improve internal processes and tooling integrations.
Support internal BSC operational platforms and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Coordinate tooling configurations, user onboarding, permissions, documentation, and operational support.
Act as a bridge between operational, technical, and innovation teams.
Contribute to the evolution of AI-native operational practices inside the AI Factory ecosystem.
Support experimentation and integration of emerging AI productivity tools and intelligent operational systems
Document workflows, operational practices, tooling standards, and process guidelines.
Requirements
Education
Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Technology, Digital Transformation, Operations Management, or equivalent practical experience.
Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience
Experience working with operational or project management platforms.
Experience coordinating digital tools and workflows in complex environments.
Familiarity with collaborative platforms such as GitLab, CRM systems, project management tools, or similar ecosystems.
Experience supporting multidisciplinary teams in operational or technical environments.
Strong organizational and process-oriented mindset.
Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience
Experience with automation tools and AI-enabled productivity platforms.
Exposure to AI copilots, generative AI tools, or enterprise AI ecosystems.
Familiarity with workflow automation, process optimization, or operational digitalization initiatives.
Experience in innovation, technology, research, or AI-related environments.
Exposure to enterprise AI platforms such as IBM Watsonx is considered a plus.
Basic understanding of software development workflows and collaborative technical environments.
Experience supporting internal operational transformation initiatives.
Competences
Strong organizational and coordination skills.
Ability to connect operational, technical, and business perspectives.
Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
Interest in emerging AI technologies and digital transformation.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work autonomously in fast-evolving environments.
Continuous improvement mindset.
Interest in AI-native operational models and intelligent automation.
Conditions
The position will be located at BSC within the Directors Department
We offer a full-time contract (35h/week), a good working environment, a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure, flexible working hours, extensive training plan, restaurant tickets, private health insurance, support to the relocation procedures
Duration: Open-ended contract due to technical and scientific activities linked to the project and budget duration
Holidays: 22 days of holidays + 6 personal days + 24th and 31st of December per our collective agreement
Salary: we offer a competitive salary commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate and according to the cost of living in Barcelona
Starting date: 01/06/2026
Applications procedure and process
All applications must be submitted via the BSC website and contain:

A full CV in English including contact details
A cover/motivation letter with a statement of interest in English, clearly specifying for which specific area and topics the applicant wishes to be considered. Additionally, two references for further contacts must be included. Applications without this document will not be considered.

Development of the recruitment process

The selection will be carried out through a competitive examination system ("Concurso-Oposición"). The recruitment process consists of two phases:

Curriculum Analysis: Evaluation of previous experience and/or scientific history, degree, training, and other professional information relevant to the position. - 40 points
Interview phase: The highest-rated candidates at the curriculum level will be invited to the interview phase, conducted by the corresponding department and Human Resources. In this phase, technical competencies, knowledge, skills, and professional experience related to the position, as well as the required personal competencies, will be evaluated. - 60 points. A minimum of 30 points out of 60 must be obtained to be eligible for the position.

The recruitment panel will be composed of at least three people, ensuring at least 25% representation of women.

In accordance with OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for each vacancy at the beginning of the process. After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will begin the interviews, with at least one technical and one administrative interview. At a minimum, a personality questionnaire as well as a technical exercise will be conducted during the process.

The panel will make a final decision, and all individuals who participated in the interview phase will receive feedback with details on the acceptance or rejection of their profile.

At BSC, we seek continuous improvement in our recruitment processes. For any suggestions or comments/complaints about our recruitment processes, please contact recruitment [at] bsc [dot] es.
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Deadline
The vacancy will remain open until a suitable candidate has been hired. Applications will be regularly reviewed and potential candidates will be contacted.
OTM-R principles for selection processes
BSC-CNS is committed to the principles of the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission and the Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment principles (OTM-R). This is applied for any potential candidate in all our processes, for example by creating gender-balanced recruitment panels and recognizing career breaks etc.
BSC-CNS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable state or local law.
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