Are you ready to take a leading role in the world of information standards? NISO (National Information Standards Organization) is seeking a Standards Program Manager to join our mission-driven team. This position offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of developing and promoting standards that impact libraries, publishers, and research communities worldwide. As a Standards Program Manager, you'll facilitate the collaborative efforts of dedicated committees and working groups to create, formalize, and disseminate standards that advance trusted information exchange across our industry.

In this role, you’ll be a central figure in organizing and guiding volunteer experts, helping them work through complex workflows to deliver timely, effective standards. You’ll play a pivotal role in recruiting and supporting committee members, working with stakeholders to identify project needs, and ensuring adherence to best practices. Your work will be instrumental in monitoring project progress, troubleshooting issues, and promoting the standards produced by NISO.

We’re looking for someone with a strong background in standards development and project management, and experience in libraries, publishing, or information science is ideal. If you have exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills, enjoy public speaking, and can foster collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders, this role might be perfect for you. Familiarity with ANSI or ISO standards procedures, experience in managing remote teams, and knowledge of tools like XML or document markup will be advantageous.

This remote position offers flexibility and the chance to represent NISO at industry events, contribute to grant applications, and engage with the broader information community. As a Standards Program Manager, your work will have a lasting impact on knowledge creation and access, supporting researchers, educators, and learners.

NISO, headquartered in Baltimore, MD, is a non-profit organization dedicated to developing standards that ensure the quality, interoperability, and trustworthiness of information resources. Accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), NISO collaborates with libraries, publishers, and information providers to support learning and research through standards that span the lifecycle of information creation, management, and dissemination.

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Standards Program Manager