Technical Project Manager

$110,000 - $110,000/Yr

The New York Public Library - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - New York, NY

Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services

About the position

The Technical Project Manager will play a crucial role in supporting the New York Public Library's digital transformation initiatives. This position involves end-to-end project management, ensuring effective communication and coordination among various teams, and driving product development projects within the Digital department. The ideal candidate will thrive in a hybrid work environment, balancing in-office and remote work while managing multiple projects and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, dependencies, and constraints.
• Identify and mitigate risks and issues.
• Lead end-to-end project planning processes from inception through delivery.
• Develop communication and capacity plans, project timelines, and status reports.
• Lead scrum ceremonies and stakeholder meetings, including ownership of agendas, goals, and action items.
• Drive quarterly, annual planning and goal setting processes.
• Monitor progress toward goals, proactively adjusting processes and plans as needed.
• Maintain accountability for committed scope, timelines, and deliverables.

Requirements

• PMP and/or CSM certification preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or 5 years of experience managing software and/or web applications development projects.
• 3-5 years' experience managing software and/or web applications development projects.
• Experience managing AI, Drupal, or Digital Asset Management projects.
• Proven ability to proactively identify problems and find solutions.
• Experience delivering concurrent projects on time and budget.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; excellent presentation skills.
• Knowledge of industry standards in project management and development methodologies, particularly Agile.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Shape Up and SAFe methodologies.
• Understanding of backend and frontend technologies, including AI.
• Experience with Scrum and hybrid project delivery methodologies.
• Familiarity with project planning and tracking tools, specifically Jira.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $110,000 per year.
• Hybrid work environment with 3 days in the NYC office and 2 days remote.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.