Job Description

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:

• Conceptualize, innovate and perform feasibility study of new or improved products and services based on user requirements.
• Design, develop and implement IT applications, technology services and integration of application systems across different technology platforms.
• Manage Proof-of-Concept, pilot projects involving new technologies.
• 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, while concurrently ensuring compliance to prevailing policies and guidelines.
• 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:

• At least 2 to 8 years of relevant working experience in related IT roles e.g. managing IT related products/projects, prototyping, vendor management.
• Those with project management certification or equivalent, familiar with government procurement process, IM8 guidelines would have an added advantage.
• Knowledge of new technologies (progressive web, mobile development, AI/machine learning, robotics, augmented/virtual reality and information discovery).
• Experience in agile development process and user experience design is desired.
• Good working knowledge of Quality Management Systems, ISO 9000 standards.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills to manage relevant stakeholders

The office location is at ESR BizPark@Chai Chee. Successful candidate will be appointed on a 2-year contract.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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