The Free Library Information Technology Team Project Manager will manage enterprise projects and processes for IT projects in the Free Library of Philadelphia. The Project Manager will interface with administration and be responsible for defining the scope of work, requirements, and deliverables for projects including timelines and quality control for on‐time and in budget completion of tasks. Candidates for this position should have experience managing projects, supervising and directing the work of small teams, and possess strong communication skills for engaging with a range of stakeholders. The Project Manager will manage projects through all phases of the project lifecycle, starting at intake through closing.Essential FunctionsCoordinate, plan, track and manage projects of a multi‐member team.Prepare written and oral reports, memos, visualizations and presentations to communicate project objectives or outcomes and the results of spatial or statistical analyses to executives, nontechnical staff, and the public.Communicate and explain technical issues, spatial concepts, data and methods to non‐technical staff.Supervise the work of subordinate project team staff including the organization, prioritization, review, evaluation and approval of project deliverables.Assemble project team, identify needed resources, assign responsibilities, and develop timeframes to facilitate successful completion of project activities and deliverables.Determine project costs/ensures delivery on time and within budgetary guidelines.Engage departmental (business or operational) stakeholders to define the objectives, goals, deadlines and deliverables for projects and prioritize ad hoc requests for maps and reports.Prepare status reports, status summaries and dashboards for presentation to mid and senior level management.Ensure the complete documentation of projects, datasets and processes.Coordinate with OIT and FLP IT on the implementation of new technology, innovations or data management policies.Provide support, coaching and mentoring on project management best practices, as requested for project coordinator associates and business analystsParticipate in meetings and trainings as required within the department.
