Operational Director - Integrated Computing Platform (ICP)

ppEPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide. The EPFL employs more than 6,500 people supporting the three main missions of the institutions: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 18,500 people, including over 14,000 students and 4,000 researchers from more than 120 different countries. /p pThe Integrated Computing Platform (ICP) is EPFL’s new flagship computing infrastructure and engineering support unit. Its goal is to cover the full spectrum of services needed for research and teaching in key computing areas, including High-Performance Computing (HPC), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), scientific computing, trusted research environments, storage, and data-intensive research. By bringing together existing research computing and supercomputing capabilities, the platform is expected to deliver state‑of‑the‑art services, expertise in hardware engineering and software optimization, and infrastructure management to researchers across EPFL, providing full-stack integrated services to internal and external project partners, and supporting EPFL in its research, innovation and education missions. /p h3Operational Director - Integrated Computing Platform (ICP) /h3 h3bAbout the new Integrated Computing Platform (ICP) /b /h3 h3bMission /b /h3 pAs Operational Director, you will lead the implementation of EPFL’s strategy on operations, user‑centric service delivery, and continuous development of EPFL’s integrated computing services. Working closely with the Academic Directors, Scientific Steering Committee, Schools, Research Affairs, DSI, and the broader EPFL ecosystem, you will ensure that researchers have access to reliable, scalable, and innovative computing resources that enable world‑class research. /p h3bMain duties and responsibilities /b /h3 pbService Operations /b /p pRun ICP as a responsive, service‑driven platform that gives researchers rapid, reliable access to state‑of‑the‑art computing. Oversee delivery across all scientific computing services, including HPC, AI/ML, storage, and sensitive data environments, along with the full infrastructure lifecycle. Develop the service portfolio in line with EPFL's research, teaching, and innovation priorities. Own service quality, user satisfaction, and continuous improvement. /p pbPeople Teams /b /p pLead multidisciplinary teams (currently today more than 40 members on the existing computing platforms of EPFL) covering operations, research support, systems engineering, AI enablement, user onboarding, and service management, and enable a collaborative work environment. /p pbStakeholders Partnerships /b /p pAct as the primary point of contact for faculty, labs, schools, centers, and platforms. Foster synergies across EPFL, engage industrial and technology partners on strategic initiatives, and represent EPFL in national and international HPC, AI, and research‑computing initiatives. /p pDrive the implementation of EPFL's computing strategy and roadmap, as defined by the Academic Co‑Directors and Scientific Steering Committee. /p pbFinance Reporting /b /p pManage budgets, financial planning, cost allocation, billing, and vendor relationships. Coordinate reporting, annual reviews, and strategic updates when required. /p h3bProfile /b /h3 ul liMaster’s degree or PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Information Technology, etc.). /li liStrong expertise (more than 10 years in IT industry or academic environments) in managing large‑scale computing infrastructures and digital research platforms, such as HPC, AI/ML platforms, cloud technologies, storage systems, and scientific computing environments. /li liProven experience leading large technical teams in complex, multidisciplinary environments, with accountability for both operations and transformation initiatives. /li liAbility to drive change while fostering team engagement and rally cross‑functional teams around a shared vision /li liExperience in budget management, procurement, service operations, and vendor negotiations. /li liStrong service orientation, organizational skills, stakeholder management, agility, and strategic vision. /li liExperience in a research‑intensive or higher‑education environment is highly desirable, as is first‑hand experience with high‑impact scientific projects in computational and data science. /li liOutstanding communication skills in English and French are highly desirable. /li /ul h3bWe offer /b /h3 pA unique opportunity to shape the future of advanced computing and AI infrastructure at EPFL, one of Europe’s leading science and technology institutions. You will work with outstanding team members and researchers, cutting‑edge technologies, and a highly collaborative ecosystem supporting innovation at scale. /p h3bInformations /b /h3 pInterested candidates are invited to apply through EPFL’s recruitment platform. Applications should include a CV, a motivation letter, and relevant supporting documents. /p pPlease note this position will be published exclusively internally for 2 weeks until July 17. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr