Job Description

What the role is:

The job holder would project manage the Nodes innovation pilot/s from planning to implementation and operations on the ground, and be the business partner to the external partner to cultivate and maintain warm collaboration relations and explore mid to longer term opportunities, to fulfil the requirements under the LAB25 (Library and Archives Blueprint 2025).

The Nodes Initiative is to work with a partner to set up a space that can be used to pilot innovations and test projects which NLB wants to but may be unable to do at our premises due to existing infrastructure which we have already invested in. Nano-Nodes, as the name suggests, are \'smaller\' nodes which NLB is looking to embed into the external stakeholders\' infrastructure and collaterals. This could take the form of QR codes (links to NLB\'s vast amount of e-resources) which Singaporeans have gotten accustomed to using during this pandemic period. The intent of these Nano-Nodes is to leverage partner infrastructure and appear in surprising areas to offer library services to patrons who do not visit the library.

What you will be working on:

- As the Account Manager, to present and sell the Nodes concept to prospective partners and address specific concerns they may have, to get them to come onboard the initiative
- Develop project management plan across divisions and with relevant stakeholders, including content curation, determination of the necessary IT infrastructure, monitoring of project progress, working with business partner on the overall design and theme for the node so that it would be unique to the partner.
- Conduct research and horizon scanning to facilitate engagement with partners and coming up with innovative proposals as part of LAB25 intent to break new grounds and try new pilots
- Develop visualisation of Nodes and narratives to enhance engagement with partners and aiding them in reaching decisions on deployment.
- Design and plan communication of monthly progress report, insights, and challenges to decision-makers
- Create reports and presentations to summarise data findings to present to relevant stakeholders

What we are looking for:

- At least five years of relevant work experience is preferred. Applicants with no experience but possess maturity, strong communications and project management skills may also apply.
- Ability to interpret user (internal and external) needs and work with different stakeholders
- Sound understanding of statistical analysis techniques e.g. mean, median, probability, correlation, regression, and research methodologies
- Experience in data analytics and visualization software e.g. MS-Excel, Qliksense, SPSS, SAS, Tableau
- Possesses critical thinking and project management skills
- Strong communicator with an analytical mind
- Ability to assimilate and process information from varied sources

Work location will be at Geylang East Public Library.

Successful applicant will be appointed on a project contract until 31 Dec 2025.

About National Library Board:

To each reader, the library is a window to a vibrant imagination and exciting possibilities. For families, the library experience occupies a special in their hearts and of memories collected over generations. Libraries hold a special and familiar place in each of our hearts. NLB seeks to provide a trusted, accessible and globally-connected library and information service so as to promote a knowledgeable and engaged society. If you share our passion to create memorable library experiences for all our readers, we invite you to join the NLB family.

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