Senior Project Manager

[What the role is]

The National Library Board (NLB) nurtures Readers for Life, Learning Communities and a Knowledgeable Nation by promoting reading, learning and history through our network of 28 libraries across Singapore, the National Library and the National Archives of Singapore.

At NLB, you can look forward to a flexible, hybrid work environment with rewarding, impactful deliverables that improve the lives of the community. With caring colleagues, you will be in an ideal environment for professional development, innovation and impact.

We can offer you:

• A chance to Impact the Community, bridge gaps and empower everyone with the opportunity for learning and discovery.
• An opportunity to Innovate and Push Boundaries. We value ideas, curiosity and a passion for innovation to transform our libraries and archives.
• An organisation that Cares for your Growth and Wellbeing through investment in staff development and wellbeing in a supportive and collaborative environment.

[What you will be working on]

Job Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, innovate and perform feasibility study of new or improved products and services based on user requirements.
• Oversee the design, development and implementation of web applications, technology services and integration of application systems across different technology platforms.
• Translate high-level requirements and reference use cases to develop into detailed process flows, wireframes and mobile, responsive UX design systems.
• Work closely with users on leveraging IT to effectively support their business needs and services as well as to improve current work operations and innovation of new services.
• Prepare proposal and storyboarding of IT solutions to get buy-in from users and managements.
• Responsible for end-to-end procurement of IT services, ensuring objectivity, transparency and best value for NLB and its patrons.
• Manage the vendors and contracts to ensure that the performance of vendors and deliverables are in accordance to the tender and service level agreements.

[What we are looking for]

Job Requirements

• Relevant IT degree or equivalent experience with advanced degree.
• At least 5 - 8 years of relevant working experience in IT environment.
• Possess experience in IT application development & maintenance, and experience in managing the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Possess experience in web and/or mobile development technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript libraries and frameworks
• Experience in development and/or management of secured systems or having good knowledge on system security is highly desirable.
• Experience in development or managing of content management systems and/ preservation system is highly desirable.
• Experience in agile development process and user experience design is desired.
• Knowledge of technologies (progressive web, mobile development, AI/ machine learning, robotics, augmented/virtual reality and information discovery) has an added advantage.
• Good working knowledge of Quality Management Systems and ISO 9000 standards.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to manage relevant stakeholders.
• Good working knowledge of Government Procurement Process and contract management.

The work location will be at ESR BizPark @ Chai Chee.
Successful candidates will be appointed on a 2-year contract.
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.