Senior Information Manager / Information Manager, ITSC

Lingnan University isone of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations.

Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at.

Applications are now invited for the following post :

Senior Information Manager / Information Manager

Information Technology Services Centre

Post Ref. : 25 / 54)

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the HPC team members, including recruitment, training and performance evaluation
• Plan, coordinate and oversee HPC projects to ensure they are completed on time, within budget and to the required quality standards
• Allocate resources, including hardware, software and personnel, to optimise the performance and efficiency of HPC projects
• Oversee the design, development and implementation of HPC systems and the HPC data centres, including clusters, supercomputers, cloud-based HPC solutions, connectivity and advanced cooling systems
• Ensure HPC systems are optimised for performance, reliability and scalability by tuning hardware and software configurations, managing workloads and implementing performance monitoring tools
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for HPC systems and applications, resolving issues related to hardware, software and networking
• Work closely with stakeholders, including researchers, engineers and students, to understand their computational needs and ensure HPC resources are aligned with their requirements
• Develop policies and processes for managing HPC infrastructure assets to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with hardware and software vendors to acquire, install and maintain HPC resources, ensuring compatibility and support for the latest technologies
• Keep abreast of the latest developments in HPC technologies, methodologies and industry trends by attending conferences, workshops and training sessions
• Drive innovation within the HPC team by exploring new technologies, methodologies and approaches to improve the performance, efficiency and capabilities of HPC systems
• Oversee the budget for HPC resources, ensuring that expenditures are justified and within the allocated budget
• Develop and enforce policies and procedures related to the use of HPC resources, including security, access control and data management
• Prepare and present reports on the performance, utilisation, and impact of HPC resources to senior management and other stakeholders
• May be required to work in shifts and irregular hours
• Perform any other duties as requested by supervisor(s)

Requirements

Candidates with less / more experience will be considered for appointment at a relevant rank.

Salary and Benefits

The rank and commencing salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits, where applicable, include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund and gratuity.