Team & Stakeholder Management
- Provide strategic direction and ensure alignment across all project components.
- Serve as liaison between the consulting team and internal data/operations managers.
- Facilitate team coordination, meetings, and communication flows.
- Lead process design, team planning, and strategic discussions.
- Mentor team members on best practices in strategic planning.
Strategic Direction & Methodology
- Design the overall strategic planning methodology and process roadmap.
- Offer expert insight into industry trends and best practices in public library services.
- Define the structure and core components of the strategic plan.
- Guide staff and community engagement strategies.
Executive Facilitation & Stakeholder Engagement
- Lead executive and board-level strategic discussions.
- Facilitate workshops to shape mission, vision, and values.
- Support leadership in decision-making and consensus-building.
- Engage with external stakeholders and community leaders as appropriate.
Project Planning & Administration
- Maintain project plans with clear deliverables, timelines, and milestones.
- Oversee project budgeting and resource allocation.
- Develop and utilize project management tools and systems.
- Report project status and deliverables to leadership and governance bodies.
- Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Operational Coordination
- Oversee scheduling, logistics, and operations across 19 library branches.
- Coordinate staff and community engagement events, both in-person and virtual.
- Ensure comprehensive participation and balanced representation.
- Support data collection and operational planning efforts.
Strategic Analysis & Content Development
- Analyze qualitative and quantitative data from engagement activities.
- Identify themes, develop strategic priorities, and define measurable goals.
- Provide rationales for strategic choices and recommended actions.
Quality Assurance & Strategic Guidance
- Review deliverables for quality, coherence, and practicality.
- Provide strategic oversight across all planning phases.
- Ensure alignment with long-term vision, organizational needs, and stakeholder input.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Library Science, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum of 6 years’ experience in project management and strategic planning within libraries or comparable organizations.
- Proven leadership in strategic planning and organizational development.
- Expertise in executive facilitation and stakeholder engagement.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- Familiarity with trends and best practices in public library operations.