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Mila - Institut québécois d'intelligence artificielle
Montreal, QC, Canada
About Mila Founded by Professor Yoshua Bengio from the Université de Montréal, Mila brings together researchers specialized in artificial intelligence (AI), particularly in machine learning. Recognized globally for its significant contributions to deep learning and reinforcement learning, Mila has particularly distinguished itself in language modeling, machine translation, object recognition, and generative models. Since 2017, Mila has been the result of a collaboration between the Université de Montréal and McGill University, closely linked with Polytechnique Montréal and HEC Montréal. Mila's mission is to be a global hub for scientific advances that inspire innovation and the development of artificial intelligence for the benefit of all. Job Description The Lead Project Manager in computer science specializing in high-performance computing (HPC) systems will be responsible for planning, executing, and closing complex projects related to Mila's HPC infrastructure. He/She will act as the liaison between technical teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery within established timelines, budgets, and specifications. Key Responsibilities Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders. Develop and manage project plans, including schedules and budgets. Coordinate technical team activities on projects. Ensure regular communication with stakeholders to keep them informed of project progress, risks, and potential issues. Identify and manage project risks, implementing appropriate mitigation plans. Monitor and control project budget and expenditures. Manage project documentation, including plans, status reports, and deliverables. Ensure compliance with project management and HPC standards and best practices. Requirements Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field. Proven experience in IT project management, preferably in the field of high-performance computing systems. In-depth knowledge of HPC architectures, storage technologies, and high-speed networks. Proficiency with project management tools such as Confluence. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Bilingual proficiency in French and English due to interactions required with certain partners, stakeholders, or members of our Anglophone academic community. Desired Skills PMP certification or equivalent. Experience with Linux operating systems and distributed computing environments. Knowledge of HPC performance monitoring and management tools. Benefits Good reasons to work at Mila The opportunity to contribute to a unique mission with significant impact; A comprehensive group insurance plan (health, dental, disability, life, travel insurance, and supplementary coverage); An employee and family assistance program; Access to a telemedicine service; A vacation policy offering a base of 20 vacation days from the start of employment; A retirement savings plan with a 4% employer contribution; A generous flexible benefits envelope allowing you to customize your benefits based on what contributes to your well-being. You can select and combine options that meet your needs from lifestyle credits, enhanced insurance, additional vacation days, and an enriched retirement contribution; Flexible working hours, summer hours, and telework possibilities; A workplace located in the heart of Little Italy, in the trendy Mile-Ex neighborhood, close to public transit; A team of domain experts, passionate and inspiring individuals; A collaborative and inclusive work environment.