OVERVIEW

NYPL Digital is responsible for the digital transformation of the Library, delivering robust core patron-facing services through digital platforms. This is a great opportunity to play a pivotal role in facilitating the next major step forward in enabling NYPL researchers around the world to find and access NYPL’s unique digital collection of materials.
We are seeking a Technical Project Manager to join the Research Catalog development team, bringing a solid experience in leading agile teams across the full lifecycle of product development. The primary function of this role will be to drive the delivery of strategic/tactical initiatives for the Research Catalog and drive stakeholder communication and engagement across Research divisions and consortial partners. A successful candidate will thrive working through ambiguity to drive clarity and consensus, and be proactive in identifying and mitigating risks and issues.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree - OR - 5 year’s experience managing software and/or web application development projects as a project manager/technical project manager
• PMP and/or CSM

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• 5 years’ experience managing software and/or web application development teams and projects or programs
• Experience working in academic or research libraries, publishing, or an adjacent sector
• Experience with a variety of Agile and project tracking tools, specifically Jira, and Confluence

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Proven ability to:
• Develop and manage project timelines, escalating risks and dependencies as needed
• Proactively identify problems and propose solutions
• Operate both strategically and tactically
• Work both collaboratively and independently to achieve planned results
• Drive highly visible projects with cross-functional teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong presentation skills
• Demonstrated experience as Scrum Master and leading a team of front and backend engineers
• Management of external vendors, consultancies or agency teams
• Understanding of backend and frontend technologies, and knowledge of emerging technologies, like AI

SCHEDULE

• Monday - Friday; 9-5
• Hybrid work environment; 3 days a week onsite in NYC is required
  This job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed.
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  At the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate’s specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies.
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SOME EXPECTATIONS FOR THIS ROLE ARE THAT WITHIN:

1 month, this person will:

• Understand the functional structure and core mission of NYPL
• Understand the organization, roles, and culture within the Digital Team, stakeholder, and leadership groups
• Understand basic functionality of the Research Catalog, and key initiatives on the roadmap
• Organize project documentation and artifacts; take ownership of scrum ceremonies, project deliverables, and build project plans

3 months, this person will:

• Gain an understanding of the institutional strategy and how the projects and deliverables contribute to institutional goals
• Establish strong, collaborative relationships between team members, stakeholders, and leadership
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and develop strategies to address them

6 months and beyond, this person will:

• Lead robust, aligned, high performing project teams
• Drive development and execution of sprint, quarterly and annual goals
• Take responsibility for overall delivery and management of all assigned projects

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead end-to-end product development processes from inception through delivery
• Develop communication and capacity plans, project timelines, and provide project status updates to department and cross-functional Library partners
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues
• Lead all scrum ceremonies, with a focus on team process and enabling rapid product development
• Oversee partner vendors or agencies that may be involved in project delivery
• Support annual and quarterly roadmapping for the Research Catalog team
• Own progress tracking of established goals, and proactively adjust processes and plans as needed
• Cultivate relationships with stakeholders, resulting in strengthened partnerships
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DUTIES

• Some light lifting/moving may be required

Pre-Placement Physical Required?

• No