Entry Level Technical Project Manager Jobs in Rochester, NY

Location: Rochester, NY (Onsite)

Contract: 6 Months + Potential Extension

We’re hiring a highly technical Project Manager to lead the deployment of a next-generation High Performance Computing (HPC) environment supporting advanced university research initiatives.

This is not a traditional PM role. The ideal candidate will have experience working closely with infrastructure, systems, and engineering teams in data center or research computing environments. The role combines technical project leadership with hands-on understanding of Linux systems, compute infrastructure, and HPC cluster environments.

This opportunity is highly visible and will directly support critical research and compute initiatives.

• Lead end-to-end delivery of HPC infrastructure and cluster deployment projects
• Coordinate across infrastructure, networking, systems, security, and research teams
• Manage project timelines, milestones, dependencies, risks, and deliverables
• Partner with engineering teams during implementation and deployment activities
• Support initiatives across Linux and Windows server environments
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and provide status updates to leadership
• Ensure alignment across technical and operational teams
• Assist with data center readiness and infrastructure planning

• Experience managing technical infrastructure or data center projects
• Working knowledge of Linux and Windows server environments
• Experience supporting HPC, compute clusters, or large-scale infrastructure initiatives
• Ability to manage highly technical cross-functional teams
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• GPU / NVIDIA environment experience
• Research computing or higher education experience
• Systems engineering or infrastructure architecture
• Experience with cluster deployments or compute platforms
• Exposure to AI/ML or high-performance compute environments

• Linux
• Windows Server
• HPC / Compute Clusters
• GPU Infrastructure
• NVIDIA
• Data Center Operations
• Infrastructure Project Delivery

This is a Contract position based out of Rochester, NY.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Rochester,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 22, 2026.

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