Product Lead, Federated Research Data Repository - Saskatoon, Canada - University of Saskatchewan

University of Saskatchewan
University of Saskatchewan
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Product Lead, Federated Research Data Repository:

The University of Saskatchewan has some of the most innovative people doing some of the most groundbreaking research and pedagogy.

Information and Communications Technology (ICT), as strategic partners, enable courageous curiosity by empowering students, staff and faculty to do more than thought possible with technology that boosts productivity, strengthens security, enhances research outcomes, amplifies connectivity and supports


The university offers flexible work arrangements; access to the university's recreation services; ongoing professional development and a comprehensive benefits and pension program.


Primary Purpose:

The _Product Lead, Federated Research Data Repository_ will oversee the ongoing design and development of the Federated Research Data Repository (FRDR), a customized DSpace repository integrated with Globus to facilitate the transfer and storage of large open data and sensitive data deposits.

The platform provides tools and services to support researchers working with large data in a range of disciplines, and serves as a locus for the ingest, curation, publication, and preservation of digital objects that support the scholarly work of researchers across Canada.

They will provide strategic oversight, manage and contribute to collaborative development efforts to deliver critical repository services for Canadian researchers, and will explore and implement new technologies that enable scholars to interact more effectively with digital materials.

The Product Lead is expected to maintain awareness of trends in research data repositories, and with the FRDR Curation Services Coordinator and FRDR Sensitive Data Coordinator will pursue opportunities for enhancing repository services through the adoption of new technologies and partnerships.

Additionally, the Product Lead will collaborate with FRDR Service Coordinator to develop a comprehensive strategy for assessing and promoting the use of the repository.


Nature of Work:


The Product Lead, FRDR will report to Director, Research, Library and Data Centre Technologies at University of Saskatchewan and Director of RDM for operational reporting.


This position is part of a geographically distributed team developing software and operating RDM services in cooperation with CARL/Portage and WestGrid/Compute Canada.

Research Computing in ICT is the unit responsible for supporting university researchers in the areas of research-specialized software, hardware, and computation.


This position requires the skill and ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a distributed software development and operations team, with developers, experts, and technical resources both at the university and at other Canadian research institutions.

Participation in meetings, both locally and remotely via video conferencing, is required. Occasional weekend or evening work may be required which will be balanced with flex time considerations. Occasional travel within and outside Canada may be required, with ample notice provided.


Accountabilities:


  • Manage FRDR's product lifecycle from strategic planning to tactical activities and from envisioning to product readiness, for the creation of prototypes, demos and MVP builds;
  • Developing software product strategy through all stages of the product's lifecycle by defining clear business requirements, product features, use cases, and user stories;
  • Collaborate and communicate frequently with key stakeholders—including host site partners, users, data managers, the Director of RDM at the Alliance, and other Alliance staff members as appropriate—to gather important insights to steer product development and report on the status of FRDR;
  • Collaborate with the FRDR Curation Services Coordinator to assess current features and offerings at other repository services, seeking opportunities for improvement and differentiation;
  • Create product strategy documents that describe highlevel user stories and technical requirements;
  • With the FRDR Curation Services Coordinator and Development Lead, translate product strategy into detailed requirements for development team, and develop, implement, test and maintain production timelines;
  • Monitor and ensure compliance in operations, development practices, training curriculum, service quality, policies and overall documentation;
  • Collaborate with the Alliance's Sensitive Data Coordinator on the FRDRled Sensitive Data Repository Project and provide project management and planning support;
  • In alignment with Alliance practices and policies, develop, revise and enforce service level agreements with remote infrastructure partners;
  • Lead risk management planning and operational response to risk for FRDR;
  • Work with development teams to ensure software is built according to the acceptance criteria and our software development principles;
  • In collaboration with the FRDR Curation Services Coordinator and Prese
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