DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The role of the Project Manager is to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members, third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. The project manager will also define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.  Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.  Effectively sets, communicates, and manages project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely fashion.  Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis. Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.  Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.  Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.  Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team. Where required, negotiate with department managers for the acquisition of required personnel from within the company.  Determine and assess needs for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitments if necessary during project cycle.  Proactively manage change in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.  Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.  Develop full-scale plans and associate communication documents.  Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.  Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.  Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.  Plan, track and schedule project timelines, deliverables and milestones using appropriate tools.  Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations.  Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas.  Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout the project life cycle.  Train, supervise and evaluate department staff in accordance with the Library’s Performance Management system for non-union staff.  Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree required. 3-5 years of direct work experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution required. Experience using a project management software package required. Must have a functional understanding of ERP software components and operations. Must have the ability to develop, evaluate and execute implementation plans by defining scope, objectives and deliverables.  An ability to communicate at all levels including executive management is required. Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex problems. Experience working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential. 

ABOUT QUEENS LIBRARY:

Queens Borough Public Library, a private non-profit corporation located in Queens, New York, is a national and international leader in the delivery of public library service. The Queens Library includes 63 public libraries with 1,700 employees.

TO APPLY:

Please send your resume and cover letter to employment@queenslibrary.org and reference "Project Manager –EXT” in the subject line. Resumes will only be accepted by email. 

The Queens Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer