MANAGER OF DATA SYSTEMS
The Company
LAC is seeking candidates for the position of Manager of
Data Systems for our client, a large legal rights management
company. The Company is a not-for-profit service
organization whose mission is to facilitate and support the
sharing of copyrighted content through innovative licensing
services. Company's publisher partners include almost all
major U.S. publishers. Through partnering with its sister
organizations around the world, Company also provides
licensed access to millions of foreign publications.
Company's customers include more than 10,000 corporations
and their subsidiaries, including most of the Fortune 100,
along with thousands of law firms, document suppliers,
libraries, government agencies, academic institutions, copy
shops and bookstores. In late 2006, Company launched its
newest product-the innovative category-creating rights
management and advisory tool-which has received wide acclaim
in the publishing and information industries, and has been
nominated for numerous awards.
The growth of digital publishing and the internet have
created bold new opportunities for Company. The
organization is currently embarked on a five-year strategic
plan which calls for the aggressive development of new
products and services to further promote the sharing of
knowledge. Company's unique database of bibliographic and
rights metadata-the largest of its kind in the world-will be
central to all of the new initiatives Company will undertake
in the next few years. Given this, the company has a strong
commitment to hiring dynamic, innovative library and
publishing professionals who can help expand and enhance the
company's database-its core asset-and help lead the
organization forward at this transformational time.
Company offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment
along with very competitive salaries and an excellent
benefits package.
The Position
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
Company'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 Company'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, and 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.
To Apply
Please email resume and cover letter to Jacques Domenge,
jacques libraryassociates.com , with a courtesy copy to Patty
De Anda, pdeandalibraryassociates.com. Please use
"Mgr of Data Systems" as the subject line of your
email and please let us know where you saw our posting.
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