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- 8 years
- Organizational skills
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Associate Director, IT Products & Business Relations

The New York Public Library -
Manhattan, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$150,000 - $160,000 a year

Qualifications

Roadmap creation (System development task)
Staff supervision
Prioritizing technology investments (IT roadmap design and development)
Managing IT teams
Key Performance Indicators
Collaboration with product development teams
Bachelor's degree
Technology management
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Agile
Management reporting
Product strategy
Cross-functional team management
Data-driven decision making
Project stakeholder communication
Cross-functional communication
Technical product management experience within tech
Agile planning

Full Job Description

Overview
The Department of IT Strategy, Policy & Insights partners with Infrastructure, Operations & Cybersecurity leadership to strengthen how IT delivers for the Library. The team sets direction for IT products, establishes governance, and measures performance to ensure the work is aligned, effective, and delivering real value.

The Associate Director, IT Products & Business Relations leads the Product Management practice and the relationships that inform it. Reporting to the Senior Director, this role aligns product strategy to NYPL priorities, drives multi-year roadmapping, and ensures IT is building and delivering against what the organization actually needs.

We are looking for someone we can count on to:

Own:

IT product strategy aligned to organizational priorities and service model
A clear, maintained product roadmap that balances new work with operational stability
Product-related relationships across the organization, ensuring needs are understood and reflected in decisions
The performance and development of the Product Management team

Teach:

How to connect technology decisions to business outcomes
Practical roadmapping and prioritization approaches
How to build business cases and communicate product direction clearly

Learn:

How NYPL's strategic plan and organizational priorities should shape the IT product portfolio
Where the current practice has gaps and what improvements would have the most impact
How needs across the organization are evolving, and what that means for IT products and service delivery

Improve:

The consistency of how product management is practiced across teams
The feedback loops between end users, stakeholders, and the product team
How IT communicates its work and value across the organization

Some expectations for this role are that within:

1 month, this person will:

Complete an assessment of the current product portfolio, team structure, roadmap status, and key stakeholder relationships
Build rapport with direct reports, technology leads, and business partners across the Library
Identify early priorities and any areas needing immediate attention

3 months, this person will:

Develop a clear point of view on the state of the practice and share recommendations with leadership
Establish or refine roadmapping processes that connect product priorities to organizational strategy
Be actively engaged with stakeholders across the Library

6 months and beyond, this person will:

Own and communicate a multi-year product roadmap aligned to NYPL's strategic goals
Operate as a trusted partner to Library business units, with structured channels for ongoing engagement
Lead the team with clear direction, measurable goals, and a consistent operating rhythm

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the Product Management team, setting clear expectations and supporting professional growth
Define and maintain a product strategy aligned to NYPL's organizational goals, IT's operating model, and the needs of Library staff and patrons
Own multi-year roadmapping efforts across the IT product portfolio, facilitating cross-functional alignment and transparent prioritization
Lead engagement for the IT product portfolio, driving partnerships across the organization to shape direction, selection, and priorities
Partner with Infrastructure, Operations & Cybersecurity to ensure alignment between product and engineering
Maintain a requirements and estimation process that supports accurate scoping and sound investment decisions
Establish feedback mechanisms, including demos, retrospectives, and stakeholder reviews, that keep the roadmap responsive to real user needs
Define and track KPIs and measures of success for the product portfolio, using data to inform decisions and report value to leadership
Monitor technology trends and assess their relevance to the product management strategy
Represent product management and business relations in cross-departmental planning and governance conversations
Perform other related duties as required

Required Education, Experience & Skills

Required Education & Certifications

Bachelor's degree in technology, business, or a related field

Required Experience

10 years of experience in IT or technology product management, with demonstrated growth in scope and responsibility
5-7 years leading and managing product or technology teams
Proven experience owning a product roadmap and aligning it to organizational strategy in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment
Experience managing relationships or serving as a liaison between IT and the departments it supports

Required Skills

Working knowledge of agile and product management methodologies
Ability to think strategically and connect technology decisions to business outcomes
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to and work with senior leadership
Ability to drive alignment across teams with competing priorities
Experience building or improving a product management practice
Comfort working with data and using KPIs to evaluate product performance

Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly manages the Product Management team
Responsible for hiring, performance management, and career development of direct reports

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Core Values
All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:

Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
Be Resourceful in solving problems
Be Curious in all aspects of your work
Be Welcoming and Inclusive

Work Environment

Office Setting

Pre-Placement Physical Required?
No

Union/Non Union
Non-Union

FLSA Status
Exempt

Schedule

Monday - Friday 9 AM - 5 PM, Hybrid Schedule 3 days onsite, 2 days remote
Evenings & weekends as necessary

This job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed.

The New York Public Library Salary Statement

At the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate's specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies.

Union Salaries are determined by collective bargaining agreement(s).

About The New York Public Library

The New York Public Library is a free provider of education and information for the people of New York and beyond. With 92 locations—including research and branch libraries—throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, the Library offers free materials, computer access, classes, exhibitions, programming and more to everyone from toddlers to scholars, and has seen record numbers of attendance and circulation in recent years. The New York Public Library serves more than 18 million patrons who come through its doors annually and millions more around the globe who use its resources at www.nypl.org.

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