HPC Project Manager

GRNET S.A. provides Internet connectivity, high-quality e-Infrastructures (HPC, cloud and storage resources), and advanced services to the Greek Educational, Academic and Research community, with strong links with European and international infrastructures and research community. In early 2026, GRNET is expected to host the DAEDALUS supercomputer, which will be ranked among the top 30 fastest supercomputers worldwide and will also serve the Greek AI factory - Pharos with special needs for AI workflows.

We are currently looking for a technically-oriented Project Manager with a track record in project management and wide technical background, preferably in Computer Engineering or Computer Science, such as parallel computing, computer architecture and machine learning, to join our team working on the management and delivery of EC Projects for the European Infrastructures and Projects Directorate.

You will be part of a team of established Projects Managers and engineers that nourish technical competency, delivering solutions/services for e-Infrastructures in a number of strategic EC Projects in the areas of EuroHPC JU, Global Connectivity, EuroQCI and European Open Science Cloud amongst others.

Requirements:
Your Tasks:

• Develop project concept, scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Preparing and writing proposals for projects, independently or in collaboration with other European partners
• Manage running projects
• Participate to and manage meetings, including administrative and technical ones
• Contribute to deliverables of active projects
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Contribute to creation of strategic and policy documents
• Contribute to designing technical solutions for scalable, fault-tolerant, highly available services targeting wide user base
• Represent the company in project consortium meetings in Europe and beyond

Your Profile:

• Minimum of 4 years of proven experience in management of technical and/or security projects
• Solid technical background in Computer Engineering or Computer Science, with understanding or hands-on experience in parallel computing, computer architecture and/or machine learning.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills in English
• Experience in contributing to projects in the framework of national and European Programmes
• Self-driven, ability to take initiative, ability to accept challenges and undertake responsibilities
• Innovative spirit and team orientation
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills

Will be considered a plus:

● Previous management of / involvement in HPC projects

● Specific knowledge of European HPC landscape

● Machine learning and AI

● Related certifications

Personal Characteristics:

• Creativity, innovation spirit and team player
• Dynamic personality, ability to accept challenges and undertake responsibilities
• Enthusiasm, persistence and willingness to deliver results on time

Benefits:
What we offer:

• Access to world-class infrastructure and services environment
• Opportunities for International collaborations, European and global exposure
• Opportunities for development of professional skills through trainings, seminars and conferences
• Modern, friendly and innovative working environment

GRNET is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. People with a diverse range of backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We do not discriminate against any person based upon their race, age, color, gender identity and expression, disability, national origin, medical conditions, religion, parental status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.