Total 4 Manager product management job vacancies in nlb national library building

[What you will be working on]

• Manage daily operations and functions for procurement of library materials in accordance to approved policies and guidelines as well as the terms and conditions in the contracts for the sourcing and supply of library materials.
• Manage and track operational and system related issues to ensure timely resolution by staff or relevant departments.
• Collate statistics/KPIs and perform data analysis to monitor and track key performance indicators for procurement of library materials.
• Manage contracts on sourcing and supply of library materials with appointed vendors.
• Conduct yearly review on contract pricing for the supply of library materials, cataloguing and materials processing services with appointed vendors.
• Oversee and manage vendors to develop strategic working relationship.
• Organise quarterly meetings and annual engagement session with vendors.
• Prepare reports for vendors’ meetings and performance.
• Front vendors’ and publishers’ enquiries and feedback.
• Manage daily operations of regulatory services.
• Lead process improvement initiatives and participate in cross functional projects.

[What we are looking for]

• Preferably with 2 years of relevant experience in an acquisition, procurement or operations role
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong analytical/problem solving and documentation abilities
• Strong and proactive team player with good networking skills
• Meticulous and strong motivated individual with drive
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications especially Excel
• Familiar with government procurement processes is advantageous

Location: Library Supply Centre, 3 Changi South Street 2 S486548

Division: Resource Discovery and Management Division / Resource Management

The successful applicant will first be appointed on a 2-year contract basis.

Please be informed that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

What you will be working on:

Key responsibilities include:
 

Corporate Planning

• Supports Assistant Dean (Planning & Knowledge Management) in carrying out corporate and strategic planning efforts of the Institute
• Supports Assistant Dean (Planning & Knowledge Management) in the planning, organising, tracking and reporting of the Institute’s Workplan, Mid-Year Review and deliverables in accordance with the Institute’s Annual Planning Cycle
• Supports Assistant Dean (Planning & Knowledge Management) in tracking, managing and coordinating of the agenda and follow-ups from meetings, e.g. Senior Management Meetings (SMM), NACLI’s Monthly Meeting with GD and NACLI’s Monthly Meeting with CED
• Supports Assistant Dean (Planning & Knowledge Management) in the tracking of departments’ budgeting and expenses, to ensure that resources are allocated effectively to support the department's priorities
• Provides secretariat support to NACLI meetings, such as coordinating and organising meetings and follow-ups after the meetings etc
• Coordinates department meetings, workplan discussions and department retreats, as well as follow-ups from these sessions

Knowledge Management

• Supports Assistant Dean (Planning & Knowledge Management) in managing the Institute's knowledge management system and ensure that staff have access to the information and resources they need
• Manages the NACLI’s training modules repository masterlist
• Manages the training resources (both physical and online) such as online tools, research papers, best practices, case studies, photos and videos for development and review of training modules
• Manages the NACLI resource library and its contents to ensure availability of relevant and updated training references and materials
• Proposes improvements to better manage or organise knowledge and repository resource materials within the Institute

Development of PA Knowledge

• Supports Assistant Dean (Planning & Knowledge Management) in the coordination and management of PA knowledge and works closely with PA knowledge owner divisions in the documentation of knowledge manuals
• Provides support to the PA Knowledge Management Workgroup and to work with PA stakeholders on the follow-up actions and future plans

Tracking of Training Progress, Participation and Effectiveness

• Oversees the consolidation of training evaluation data and preparation of draft training evaluation report
• Supports the department in implementing measurement system(s) and processes to evaluate the effectiveness of NACLI training programmes

PA Grassroots Heritate Gallery @NACLI

• Supports Assistant Dean (Planning & Knowledge Management) in the development and operations of the Grassroots Heritage Gallery
• Supports Assistant Dean (Planning & Knowledge Management) to formulate and implement plans to ensure regular flow of visitors to the Gallery

Relationship Management

• Supports Assistant Dean (Planning & Knowledge Management) in the managing of stakeholder networks (e.g. NACLI Adjunct Faculty members)
• Supports Assistant Dean (Planning & Knowledge Management) in the recruitment and engagement of NACLI Adjunct Faculty, and monitors engagement and effectiveness of their contributions

Accreditation Compliance

• Supports Assistant Dean (Planning & Knowledge Management) in ensuring the Institute’s ongoing compliance with SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) accreditation requirements and standards as a Registered Training Provider (RTP)
• Coordinates with relevant departments to ensure all training programmes and processes meet accreditation standards
• Conducts periodic reviews to ensure adherence to accreditation standards
• Stay current on accreditation criteria and regulations, and update internal processes accordingly
• Maintains accurate records of all relevant documentation

Corporate Visits and Projects

• Supports Assistant Dean (Planning & Knowledge Management) in the planning, coordination and execution of talks and dialogues, and visits by corporate groups, foreign or local delegations

Budget and Procurement

• Manages the procurement process from preparing specifications for GeBIZ ITQs/ITTs, awarding of contracts in liaison with NACLI’s Training Operations Department, to monitoring and tracking of department’s budget utilisation

Other Duties

Other duties assigned by the Institute, including:

• Representing NACLI at official meetings / events
• Representing NACLI in working committees (internal & external)
• Other duties as assigned by senior officers
   

What we are looking for:

Requirements:

• Minimum - 3 years’ of work experience in managerial capacity
• Desired - 1 year of related work experience in organisational learning and development, knowledge management and/or corporate planning, and significant involvement in collaborative projects with internal / external partners

We are looking for a highly-motivated individual who:

• Is a self-starter and fast learner with good analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Appreciates broad concepts and is also attentive to details
• Has good project management skills and is able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Has strong proficiency in the English language, both verbal and written and communication skills
• Enjoys working with people of different backgrounds to achieve a common goal

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Successful candidates will be given a 3-year contract.

[What you will be working on]

[What you will be working on:]
•    Manage Product Users’ Engagement by supporting Product Managers in developing strategies and plans to engage internal and external stakeholders to launch, implement, drive adoption, awareness, and education of Products, such as NLB Mobile App, Seat Booking System, Express Borrowing Gantry, and also future Products such as Content Discovery app. 
•    Assist Product Managers to collect and collate Product data from multiple channels, e.g., web statistics, app statistics, user feedback and perform basic analysis to help Product Managers better understand the asks and needs of the users with simple insights. Work closely with other data teams to track results and translate insights into actions.
•    Assist Product Managers in managing the Product Backlog by recording new user stories and setting initial priority for them. Follow up with Product Managers to set up regular Product Backlog refinement sessions.
•    Assist Product Managers or ScrumMasters in organising agile activities and to update/ upkeep Agile tools like JIRA, etc.

[What we are looking for:]
•    At least one year of relevant working experience, preferably in a product-focused organisation. Fresh graduates with the relevant knowledge are welcomed to apply.
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•    Ability to engage stakeholders from all walks of life.
•    Knowledge of agile methodologies and processes (SCRUM, KANBAN, etc.)
•    Comfortable with data and possess basic data analytic skills (e.g., Excel, Tableau)
•    Interest in growing into Product Manager role.
•    Design skills and experience with design tools is added advantage.

Work location will be at the Marine Parade Public Library. As the library is currently closed for renovation, the current work location is at the National Library Building.

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