Interim IT Director – Research Computing (Contract)

Interim IT Director – Research Computing

Company: Concordant LLC

Location: Columbia, South Carolina

Employment Type: Temporary Contract

Duration: 6-month engagement with the possibility of extension

Position Overview

Concordant LLC is seeking an experienced Interim IT Director – Research Computing to support a client in Columbia, South Carolina. This position will provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and organizational transformation within a research computing environment.

This temporary contract position will focus on stabilizing departmental operations, improving organizational effectiveness, strengthening team performance, and implementing sustainable management practices during a period of transition.

This is a six-month contract engagement with the possibility of extension based on client needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead research computing operations, technology infrastructure, and departmental services.
• Drive organizational change initiatives to improve workplace culture, accountability, and operational performance.
• Assess existing infrastructure, workflows, projects, and resource requirements.
• Supervise and mentor managers, technical professionals, and student staff.
• Establish operational procedures, governance frameworks, and performance metrics.
• Improve service delivery, customer engagement, and project tracking.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic priorities, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with client policies, security standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop organizational recommendations and transition plans for permanent leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Extensive experience leading organizational transformation, change management, and service delivery optimization.
• Demonstrated experience managing large, complex technology projects.
• Significant experience in personnel management, coaching, and performance accountability.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and strategic decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to implement operational improvements in complex technology environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in science, technology, or a related field.
• Experience with research cyberinfrastructure, high-performance computing (HPC), high-speed storage, and networking technologies.
• Experience implementing IT governance and operational maturity frameworks.
• Experience leading organizational change in higher education.
• ITIL certification or related service management experience.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud infrastructure.
• Knowledge of AI infrastructure and HPC technologies, including Slurm and InfiniBand.
• Carpentries Instructor certification or related training.

Apply Today

Concordant LLC encourages experienced technology leaders with a strong background in organizational transformation and operational improvement to apply for this interim leadership opportunity.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Concordant LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Veterans and transitioning military personnel are strongly encouraged to apply. We value the leadership, technical expertise, adaptability, and experience gained through military service.

Pay: Up to $75.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment?
• What is your current physical mailing address?
• Do you have any relevent certs? ITIL, AWS, Azure, etc?
• This is a hybrid position, are you comfortable commuting 3 days a week to the business location?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• organizational transformation or change mgmt: 8 years (Required)
• leading large complex tech projects: 8 years (Required)
• personnel management, coaching, performance: 8 years (Required)
• research cyber infrastructure/computing, storage, networking: 1 year (Preferred)
• implementing governance & op maturity framework: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Columbia, SC 29201