[Sigia-l] Opportunity: Manager of Data Systems (MA)

[Paula Maloney]

MANAGER OF DATA SYSTEMS

Our North Shore (MA) client is seeking a Manager of Data Systems

Reporting in to the Director of Data Systems & Services, the Manager of
Data Systems will manage a team of professional librarians and
para-professionals who are responsible for key projects and new
initiatives related to our client's world-class bibliographic rights and
data repository.  

The Data Systems team has primary responsibility for database
maintenance, inventory expansion, establishing and enforcing metadata
data standards, and ensuring data quality.  Data Systems team members
serve as key players on strategic company-wide projects to define,
develop and enhance our client's products and services.   

The Manager will work closely with and advise senior management on data
strategies and solutions and will also work closely with multiple
internal and external constituencies to ensure efficient, timely
implementation of new systems and improvements to business processes. 


QUALIFICATIONS
* College degree required. M.L.S. or equivalent in experience or
education strongly preferred. 7-10 years experience working with
information systems and information management.
* Solid track record supporting complex, mission-critical data systems
featuring structured metadata. Direct experience in the library,
publishing and/or content sectors a strong plus.
* Strong management experience. Proven ability to lead teams and
successfully manage to identified objectives and priorities. Experience
building/developing teams and guiding them through periods of
significant change. Education/experience in project management with
proven ability to successfully lead complex projects.
* Solid understanding of and experience with the tools and techniques
commonly used to collect, house and report structured data. Data
programming experience a strong plus.
* Skilled in analyzing business processes. Track record of defining and
implementing new processes and systems.
* Experience implementing CRM and order processing systems and
familiarity with Oracle database and/or eBusiness application packages a
strong plus.
* Strong track record of success within a strongly results-oriented
environment.
* Experience with strategic planning initiatives within an
information-intensive enterprise.

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
* Highly successful people and project manager with participative
management style.
* Strong communication skills. Proficient at influencing and persuading
within a matrix-style, cross-functional team environment.
* Proven sound judgment and reasoning.
* Superior interpersonal abilities; able to work with and manage diverse
personalities, tactfully and maturely.
* Well-organized with strong multitasking skills. Must thrive in an
environment of competing and frequently changing priorities.
* Strong bias for action with the ability to creatively resolve problems
and issues.
* Strong problem assessment and resolution skills.

For consideration, please submit a Word formatted resume to:
BostonLibrary at infoCurrent.com
Thank you.




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