New York Public Library
Technical Project Manager
New York Public Library, Oregon, Illinois, United States, 61061
Technical Project Manager
Application Deadline:
18 November 2024Department:
DigitalEmployment Type:
Full TimeLocation:
Stephen A. Schwarzman BuildingReporting To:
Shelley DexterCompensation:
$110,000 / year
Description
This is not a remote role:
Hybrid Work Environment; 3 days in NYC office; 2 remoteOverviewNYPL Digital is responsible for the digital transformation of the Library, delivering robust core patron-facing services through digital platforms. This role will support the library's Strategic initiatives as well as future Digital portfolio projects.
We’re seeking a highly motivated self-starter with solid experience in Agile and hybrid product development environments. The primary function of this role will be to support the library's strategic planning, and ensure coordination and communication among working groups and Digital staff, as well as drive product development projects within the Digital department.
We are looking for someone we can count on to:
Own :
End-to-end planning and coordination of strategic projects across development teams and working groupsProject and communication plans, timelines, and project status reportsQuarterly planning process for digital product initiatives, encompassing goal-setting, timeline creation, and continuous improvementCollaboration and coordination with cross-functional teams to establish and achieve strategic goals, manage resources, define and protect project scopeCoordination of successful deploymentsProject documentation and reportsTeach :
Simplified processes and workflows to drive optimal, efficient resultsBest practices in iterative development and incremental improvementsLearn:
NYPL's systems, tools, products, services, and organizational structureThe basics of library data and standard library technologyThe Digital team's product development processImprove :
Communication, dynamics, and collaboration across team, department, working groups, and stakeholdersTeam workflows to enhance efficiency, velocity, and collaborative opportunitiesEstimate accuracy and release frequencySome expectations for this role are that within:
1 month , this person will:
Understand the functional structure and core mission of NYPLUnderstand the organization, roles, and culture within the Digital Team, stakeholder, and leadership groupsOrganize project documentation and artifacts; take ownership of meetings, project deliverables, and build project plans3 months , this person will:
Gain an understanding of the institutional strategy and how the projects and deliverables contribute to institutional goalsBuild a comprehensive, proactive communication planEstablish strong, collaborative relationships between team members, stakeholders, and leadershipIdentify opportunities for process improvement and develop strategies to address them6 months and beyond , this person will:
Lead robust, aligned, high performing project teamsDrive development and execution of sprint, quarterly and annual goalsTake responsibility for overall delivery and management of all assigned projectsResponsibilities:
Define project scope, goals, deliverables, dependencies, and constraintsIdentification and mitigation of risks and issuesLead end-to-end project planning processes from inception through deliveryDevelop communication and capacity plans, project timelines, and status reportsLead scrum ceremonies and stakeholder meetings, including ownership of agendas, goals, and action itemsDrive quarterly, annual planning and goal setting processesMonitor progress toward goals, proactively adjusting processes and plans as neededMaintain accountability for committed scope, timelines, and deliverablesOther duties as assigned
Required Education, Experience & Skills
Required Education and Certifications
PMP and/or CSM is preferredBachelor’s degree - OR - 5 year’s experience managing software and/or web applications development projectsRequired Experience
3-5 years' experience managing software and/or web applications development projectsExperience managing AI, Drupal, or Digital Asset Management projectsRequired Skills
Proven ability to:
Proactively identify problems and find solutionsDeliver concurrent projects on time and budgetHold team members and vendors accountable for deliverables, being comfortable pushing back and escalating when neededWork both collaboratively and independently to achieve planned resultsDrive highly visible projects with cross-functional teams
Excellent verbal and written communication; strong presentation skillsKnowledge of industry standards in project management and development methodologies (Agile required with Shape Up and SAFe helpful)Understanding of backend and frontend technologies, and latest technologies like AIExcellent facilitation, organizational and time management skillsUnderstanding of the complexities of working with legacy systems and prioritization of technical debt vs featuresExperience with Scrum and hybrid project delivery methodologies and a variety of project planning and tracking tools, specifically JiraOther duties and projects as assignedManagerial/Supervisory Responsibilities:
N/A
More...
Core ValuesAll team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:
Be
Helpful
to patrons and colleaguesBe
Resourceful
in solving problemsBe
Curious
in all aspects of your workBe
Welcoming
and
InclusiveWork Environment
Office SettingHybrid Work Environment; 3 days in NYC office; 2 remotePhysical Duties
Limited physical effort is requiredPre-Placement Physical Required?No
Union/Non UnionNon-Union
FLSA StatusExempt
Schedule
Monday - Friday; 9-5 - nights and weekends as requiredHybrid work environment; 3 days in NYC office, 2 days remoteThis 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.
The New York Public Library
Salary Statement
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.
Union Salaries are determined by collective bargaining agreement(s).#J-18808-Ljbffr
Application Deadline:
18 November 2024Department:
DigitalEmployment Type:
Full TimeLocation:
Stephen A. Schwarzman BuildingReporting To:
Shelley DexterCompensation:
$110,000 / year
Description
This is not a remote role:
Hybrid Work Environment; 3 days in NYC office; 2 remoteOverviewNYPL Digital is responsible for the digital transformation of the Library, delivering robust core patron-facing services through digital platforms. This role will support the library's Strategic initiatives as well as future Digital portfolio projects.
We’re seeking a highly motivated self-starter with solid experience in Agile and hybrid product development environments. The primary function of this role will be to support the library's strategic planning, and ensure coordination and communication among working groups and Digital staff, as well as drive product development projects within the Digital department.
We are looking for someone we can count on to:
Own :
End-to-end planning and coordination of strategic projects across development teams and working groupsProject and communication plans, timelines, and project status reportsQuarterly planning process for digital product initiatives, encompassing goal-setting, timeline creation, and continuous improvementCollaboration and coordination with cross-functional teams to establish and achieve strategic goals, manage resources, define and protect project scopeCoordination of successful deploymentsProject documentation and reportsTeach :
Simplified processes and workflows to drive optimal, efficient resultsBest practices in iterative development and incremental improvementsLearn:
NYPL's systems, tools, products, services, and organizational structureThe basics of library data and standard library technologyThe Digital team's product development processImprove :
Communication, dynamics, and collaboration across team, department, working groups, and stakeholdersTeam workflows to enhance efficiency, velocity, and collaborative opportunitiesEstimate accuracy and release frequencySome expectations for this role are that within:
1 month , this person will:
Understand the functional structure and core mission of NYPLUnderstand the organization, roles, and culture within the Digital Team, stakeholder, and leadership groupsOrganize project documentation and artifacts; take ownership of meetings, project deliverables, and build project plans3 months , this person will:
Gain an understanding of the institutional strategy and how the projects and deliverables contribute to institutional goalsBuild a comprehensive, proactive communication planEstablish strong, collaborative relationships between team members, stakeholders, and leadershipIdentify opportunities for process improvement and develop strategies to address them6 months and beyond , this person will:
Lead robust, aligned, high performing project teamsDrive development and execution of sprint, quarterly and annual goalsTake responsibility for overall delivery and management of all assigned projectsResponsibilities:
Define project scope, goals, deliverables, dependencies, and constraintsIdentification and mitigation of risks and issuesLead end-to-end project planning processes from inception through deliveryDevelop communication and capacity plans, project timelines, and status reportsLead scrum ceremonies and stakeholder meetings, including ownership of agendas, goals, and action itemsDrive quarterly, annual planning and goal setting processesMonitor progress toward goals, proactively adjusting processes and plans as neededMaintain accountability for committed scope, timelines, and deliverablesOther duties as assigned
Required Education, Experience & Skills
Required Education and Certifications
PMP and/or CSM is preferredBachelor’s degree - OR - 5 year’s experience managing software and/or web applications development projectsRequired Experience
3-5 years' experience managing software and/or web applications development projectsExperience managing AI, Drupal, or Digital Asset Management projectsRequired Skills
Proven ability to:
Proactively identify problems and find solutionsDeliver concurrent projects on time and budgetHold team members and vendors accountable for deliverables, being comfortable pushing back and escalating when neededWork both collaboratively and independently to achieve planned resultsDrive highly visible projects with cross-functional teams
Excellent verbal and written communication; strong presentation skillsKnowledge of industry standards in project management and development methodologies (Agile required with Shape Up and SAFe helpful)Understanding of backend and frontend technologies, and latest technologies like AIExcellent facilitation, organizational and time management skillsUnderstanding of the complexities of working with legacy systems and prioritization of technical debt vs featuresExperience with Scrum and hybrid project delivery methodologies and a variety of project planning and tracking tools, specifically JiraOther duties and projects as assignedManagerial/Supervisory Responsibilities:
N/A
More...
Core ValuesAll team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:
Be
Helpful
to patrons and colleaguesBe
Resourceful
in solving problemsBe
Curious
in all aspects of your workBe
Welcoming
and
InclusiveWork Environment
Office SettingHybrid Work Environment; 3 days in NYC office; 2 remotePhysical Duties
Limited physical effort is requiredPre-Placement Physical Required?No
Union/Non UnionNon-Union
FLSA StatusExempt
Schedule
Monday - Friday; 9-5 - nights and weekends as requiredHybrid work environment; 3 days in NYC office, 2 days remoteThis 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.
The New York Public Library
Salary Statement
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.
Union Salaries are determined by collective bargaining agreement(s).#J-18808-Ljbffr