About the Role
This role is a temporary, four-year, grant-funded position within the NYPL Digital department, focusing on the digital transformation of the Library. The Technical Project Manager will play a pivotal role in enabling researchers worldwide to access the Library's digital collection by leading the development of applications for patron access to digital library cards, educational services, and single sign-on. The ideal candidate will thrive in ambiguous environments, drive clarity and consensus, and proactively manage risks.
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 Institutional Services team.
- Own progress tracking of established goals, and proactively adjust processes and plans as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree OR 5 years of experience managing software and/or web application development projects as a project manager/technical project manager.
- PMP and/or CSM certification.
- 5 years of experience in project or program management with software and/or web application development teams and projects.
- Proven ability to develop and manage project timelines, escalating risks and dependencies as needed.
- Proven ability to proactively identify problems and propose solutions.
- Proven ability to operate both strategically and tactically.
- Proven ability to work both collaboratively and independently to achieve planned results.
- Proven ability to drive highly visible projects with cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated experience as Scrum Master, leading a team of engineers, designers, and QA.
- Demonstrated experience managing external vendors, consultancies, or agency teams.
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Understanding of backend and frontend technologies.
- Innate curiosity in working with emerging technologies, specifically AI.
Location
- Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
- NYC
Work Type
- Temporary
- Hybrid
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5 years' experience in project or program management
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
- PMP
- CSM
Salary/Compensations
- $100,000 - $110,000 / year
About the Company
- NYPL Digital is responsible for the digital transformation of the Library, delivering robust core patron-facing services through digital platforms.
- The New York Public Library believes that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees.
