[Web4lib] OCLC Job Opening

[Pace,Andrew]

[Apologies for cross-posting duplication]

 

Overview: 

OCLC is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior Product
Analyst, Network Enabled Workflow.

 

Reporting to the Executive Director, Networked Library Services, the
Senior Product Analyst, Network Enabled Workflow, is responsible for
developing and managing a suite of network-level workflow management
services available to libraries. The product under development includes
network services for managing library operations and resources, and the
creation of network benefits through data sharing and access for
participating libraries. 

 

The Senior Product Analyst, Network Enabled Workflow, needs a broad
knowledge of virtually all aspects of library workflow-including
technical services, access and delivery services, patron management, and
system administration-as it is performed on any number of systems, such
as the ILS, ERM system, or other library automation software packages.
Strong knowledge of other business process systems, such as Blackboard,
PeopleSoft, and 3M, is also a plus. 

 

This knowledge should include an understanding of the library automation
marketplace, library open source software development, and librarian and
patron workflow tools.

 

The Senior Product Analyst, Network Enabled Workflow, will be a
cross-functional leader who works comfortably in a matrix management
environment. She/he will accomplish a great deal of work through other
people and other functional departments.


Responsibilities: 

*         Obtains requirements for the market

*         Translates product goals into functional requirements and
specifications

*         Liaises with development staff to ensure that requirements are
met

*         Assures that development outputs meet requirements

*         Works with cross-divisional teams to develop and roll out
communication plans, training and product support. 

*         Investigates new revenue and business opportunities and guides
product development from ideation to launch. 

*         Coordinates market research and environmental analysis. 

*         May organize and lead cross-functional teams; recommends,
develops tests and verifies business models

 

Qualifications: 

*         5-8 years of product, project or program management experience
preferably in library services. 

*         5-8 years' experience in supporting online/database services
preferably in the library field. 

*         Well developed communication and presentation skills

 

Qualified applicants should apply here:

https://jobs-oclc.icims.com/oclc_jobs/jobs/candidate/login.jsp?jobid=156
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Andrew K. Pace 
Executive Director, Networked Library Services
OCLC 
6565 Kilgour Place
Dublin, Ohio 43017 

Phone:                614.764.6435
Fax:                    614.718.7249
Email:                 pacea at oclc.org <mailto:pacea at oclc.org> 
aim/gtalk/skype: andrewkpace

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