Senior Technical Manager (Cataloging)
OCLC
Dublin, OH
- **Together we make breakthroughs possible.**# OCLC is consistently recognized as a best place to work by several independent programs. We recognize and reward people and results with a comprehensive Total Rewards package. This means competitive compensation that reflects your unique contributions—performance, experience, and skills—along with exceptional benefits, including best-in-class health coverage, retirement plans with generous company contributions, and a commitment to your overall well-being.* We know the best ideas don’t always happen at a desk. Take a walking meeting around our 100-acre campus or enjoy lunch on the patio. We’re committed to your success—both personally and professionally. Hybrid work environment: For many roles, three days a week on-site, with occasional additional days based on business needs.* Free use of our on-site fitness center, gym sports, group exercise classes, and game room* Onsite catering and cafeteria subsidized by OCLC* Health and wellness events* Work environments with individual and team spaces and the latest technology tools* Paid parental leave and adoption assistance* Tuition reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility* Company-subsidized pricing on local tickets and membershipsJoin us in transforming how people everywhere access information and be part of a mission-driven team that makes a global impact.# **The job details are as follows:**The manager is responsible for the Enterprise Shared Services group including scheduling staff tasks, performance reviews and budgeting. The manager is responsible for technical decisions during software development. Objective: efficiently utilize senior development staff based on corporate priorities, risk, and return on investment. The manager works with other organizations within OCLC to implement infrastructure (middle-level) software components that are shared between products and organizations. Included in this responsibility are project planning including scheduling and budgeting. Objective: Identify and provide common shared software components which lower overall development expense and provide better-integrated shared services to internal users (OCLC developers) and our members.**Major Responsibilities:*** · Own the full lifecycle of OCLC’s cataloging applications—leading the design, development, modernization, and operational excellence of scalable, cloud-enabled solutions used globally by libraries and metadata professionals* · Partner closely with Product Management to align engineering execution with customer roadmap priorities, feature timelines, and long-term vision—balancing feature delivery, modernization, and technical debt reduction* · Guide the successful and timely delivery of product releases, managing cross-team dependencies, risk, and stakeholder expectations across multiple domains* · Champion modern engineering practices, including test-driven development, CI/CD pipelines, observability, API-first design, and secure coding standards* Lead the adoption of AI tools and practices—coaching teams on responsible use of various AI tools, AI-assisted QA, intelligent documentation, and data stewardship* Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and psychologically safe team culture, where continuous learning, experimentation, and innovation are embedded in daily work* Mentor and grow engineering talent, building T-shaped skillsets through pairing, workshops, design reviews, and leadership coaching.* Ensure technical excellence through rigorous code reviews, architectural discussions, and continuous improvement in team quality and velocity* Identify and manage technical debt, advocating for system refactoring, modernization, and performance enhancements as part of long-term strategy* Contribute to OCLC’s broader transformation initiatives, influencing the engineering culture, technical strategy, and modernization of legacy systems to meet future demands Minimum Qualifications* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field* 8+ years of progressive software engineering experience, including large-scale distributed systems, full-stack or backend development.* 5+ years of technical leadership experience, including leading agile teams and cross-functional initiatives* Proven experience architecting and delivering microservices in containerized, cloud-native environments* Strong fluency in DevOps automation, CI/CD pipelines, and GitOps workflows* Proficiency in at least one language like Java, Python, or C#* Background in accessibility and internationalization of enterprise applications* Demonstrated experience in integrating AI/ML models into production systems* Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to influence at all levels and people leadership skills Preferred Qualifications* Master’s degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline · Familiarity with AI technologies (e.g., LLMs, generative AI, NLP) and their practical integration in software workflows.* Agile certifications or track record leading agile transformation initiatives* Experience leading modernization and re-platforming efforts (e.g., monolith to microservices)* Knowledge of UI/UX principles and experience with frameworks like React or Angular What Sets You Apart* · You think like a coach, not just a manager—uplifting engineers, mentoring technical leads, and growing future leaders* You bring an AI-forward mindset, helping your team explore responsible, practical applications of AI tools to increase productivity and innovation* You lead with customer empathy, ensuring the work you deliver directly improves cataloging experiences and metadata workflows for users* You act with clarity and urgency, helping the team navigate ambiguity, prioritize well, and deliver results that matter What Success Looks Like* AI tools and automation help reduce toil and accelerate delivery* Roadmap features are delivered with quality and predictability* Cataloging applications evolve with modern, intuitive experiences and robust backend services* Product and engineering are deeply aligned, with shared accountability for customer outcomes* Engineering velocity improves due to strong CI/CD, architecture clarity, and cross-team alignment* Engineers grow in skills and confidence under your mentorship* You help OCLC shape a modern, scalable, and purpose-driven technology platform for the future**Working Conditions:** Normal office environment.**ADA/EAA:**The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.At OCLC, we build technology with a purpose: to connect libraries and make knowledge accessible worldwide, because we believe that what is known must be shared. Our teams work with complex global datasets, AI and machine learning, hybrid cloud solutions, and other technologies that connect people and organizations to the information they need. We value the power of unique perspectives and experiences to unlock innovation. At OCLC, your ideas matter, whether you have two years of experience or 20. You’ll learn, create, and problem-solve with technologists, product developers, librarians, researchers, marketing pros, and support teams around the world.Send your resume to our Talent Acquisition Team for future opportunities!# **Who we are:**We are a non-profit global technology company that develops innovative services for libraries. Together with member libraries, we connect people to the resources they need to learn and grow, and ultimately, to transform the world. We connect libraries to other libraries, making their work more efficient and effective. Our large-scale, high-performance cloud computing services enable libraries to share data, work, and resources to
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