Experienced Project Manager for Library, KM, and Research Services

LAC seeks a visionary and experienced leader to serve as Project Manager / Head of Library, KM, and Research Servicesto head a multi-year project for a prestigious government agency. The PM will oversee and be responsible for operations, delivery of quality services, management and supervision of the library/learning center services, research services, knowledge management, and the agency's archives that include print, electronic, and other types of information resources.

Qualifications

* Graduate degree in library or information science or information/knowledge management, with a bachelor's or master's degree in international relations or a related field highly desirable.
* Previous experience with international development programs is preferred.
* Demonstrated experience performing requirements analysis for information and knowledge management repositories. 
* Experience in a leadership and oversight role for complex projects involving IT, archives and/or records, knowledgement management programs or libraries essential.
* We require a problem solver who has excellent communication and "people" skills. You must be a team leader who will encourage collaboration, motivate and mentor others in the team, and be able to understand and appreciate multiple points of view.
* You must be able to understand, communicate and present ideas and ideas to groups with varying interests and responsibilities within the organization: the CIO, librarians and knowledge managers, researchers, contract officers, systems administrators, programmers and others.
* Knowledge of Federal information policies and standards is highly desirable.
* Experience with OpenText Collections Server, SIRSI Unicorn STILAS, Documentum, ColdFusion MX, Basic Plus, Internet-related software applications, federated search applications and other open source tolls.
* Experience in evaluating and improving the effectiveness of information management operations.
 

To Apply 

* This position pays a highly competitive salary, excellent benefits package, and offers a great opportunity to work with a very talented group of information professionals who are doing meaningful work. Join our team! LAC is a leader in providing professional and information services to our clients since 1986. 
* To apply, please send resume and cover note to Jobs@libraryassociates.com prior to April 8, 2008.
* Please reference "PM #920 " in Subject line of your email.
* LAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity in the workplace. 

* Must be USA Citizen.