Hybrid Technical Project Manager, Digital Library Services

nypl; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NYPL is seeking a Technical Project Manager to join the Institutional Services team, overseeing agile project delivery for digital access tools including library cards, educational services, and single sign-on. This role is hybrid, with three days in the NYC office, and is a four-year grant-funded temporary position.

The successful candidate will drive clarity, manage risks, and lead cross-functional teams through the full development lifecycle in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in leading agile teams across the full lifecycle of product development.
• Oversee applications that support patrons’ access to digital library cards, educational services, and single sign-on.
• Proactive in identifying and mitigating risks and issues.

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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Scrum ceremonies

Project management

Job description

NYPL is seeking a Technical Project Manager to join the Institutional Services team, overseeing agile project delivery for digital access tools including library cards, educational services, and single sign-on. This role is hybrid, with three days in the NYC office, and is a four-year grant-funded temporary position.

The successful candidate will drive clarity, manage risks, and lead cross-functional teams through the full development lifecycle in a fast-paced environment.