Project Manager — High-Performance Computing Cloud Migration

Job overview

The Project Manager — High-Performance Computing Cloud Migration role is listed as onsite in Boston, MA; compensation is not specified. The role partners with Zifo’s Data, Technology and Engineering technical lead on a 2026 pilot and planning effort for migrating on-premise high-performance computing environments to an AWS-based cloud platform. Zifo provides research and development solutions to science-focused organizations. The project manager coordinates planning and delivery so technical execution, governance, and stakeholder decisions remain aligned. The work includes validating the migration approach through a CryoEM pilot, developing an executable migration plan, managing risks and dependencies, and preparing an executive-ready proposal for potential full-scale implementation.

What you'll do

• Lead planning and delivery of the 2026 pilot and planning phases
• manage an integrated project plan and stage-gate readiness
• co-lead delivery with the DTE technical lead
• coordinate scope, timelines, dependencies, and blocker resolution
• bridge engineering, research stakeholders, and leadership
• coordinate workflow mapping, data migration strategy, and target cloud architecture
• facilitate cross-functional decisions
• report progress, risks, and decisions
• manage infrastructure, migration, security, and compliance risks
• prepare executive materials for investment and resource decisions.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

project manager

boston ma

zifo

hpc

aws cloud migration

cloud platform

cryoem pilot

program governance

research computing

data migration

technology program management

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Accrued vacation
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• life insurance
• flexible spending accounts.

Why this role

8+ years managing complex cross-functional technology programs; experience with HPC environments or AWS cloud platforms and migration programs; structured governance and risk-management experience; role focuses initially on a 2026 pilot and planning effort.

About the employer

Zifo is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.