Description
The Information Product Specialist will serve the Firm's Knowledge function and support the delivery of the Information Product Management strategy and best practice to the practice and industry groups. The role holder will work as part of the Knowledge Specialist team, providing direction for information subscriptions work, and delivering information on product projects and initiatives as directed by the Information Product Management Lead. The role holder is to be an expert in Information Product Management and best practice in line with the Firm and Knowledge strategy.
Responsibilities:
Support the effective procurement and management of the key strategic legal and business Information and Research (I&R) products and subs
criptions, in alignment with the global and regio
nal I&R strategies and the global Procurement strategy and guidelinesAdvise on the further development and implementation of global I&R procurement and supplier/co
ntract management guidelines
Service orientationWork together with the Information Product Management Lead to:
Build and nurture strong, strategic relatio
nships with Knowledge Partners, Procurement, Finance, Technology, and Operations teams, the Director of Knowledge for Markets & Research, Regio
nal I&R Leads and teams, the Senior Manager for Research and Information a
lerts, and with external suppliers for regio
nal and global information resources and products, focusing on the key strategic suppliersSupport Information Product Management Lead, Regio
nal I&R Leads, and teams managing, negotiating, and reviewing key strategic supplier co
ntracts per Global Procurement policies and guidelines and budget parameters, and achieving global, regional, and assisting with local office savings targetsCultivate responsive, positive, and productive relationships, delivering value through effective communication with stakeholders and key relationships, and promote the Knowledge brand and services, and Information Product Management policies and guidelines globally and regio
nallyContribute substantively to the provision of Information Product Management support by managing and supporting information products and tools and complex requests, and by working on Knowledge projects and initiatives as required Proactively seek ways to improve Information Product solutions and processes, optimizing automation, innovation, and efficiency, taking ownership of deliveryPromote and identify ways to strengthen the Knowledge culture. Build and develop strong and productive relatio
nships throughout the Firm through collaboration, mutual respect, and a reputation for competence. Advocate and be a positive spokesperson for Knowledge. Support diversity and inclusion, CSR, and pro bono activities Develop a comprehensive understanding of and drive adoption of Knowledge systems, services, and other LegalTech and toolsBe known in the Firm as the expert and go-to person for the resolution of issues relating to Information Product Management
Knowledge, expertise, and operational effectiveness
Understand, articulate, and promote the suite of I&R resources and products offered by the Firm (globally, regionally, and locally), promoting their role, features, and functio
nality to other Knowledge professionals, business professio
nals across other Functions, and lawyersSupport management of the procurement of key strategic resources and development of best practice standards for the procurement of local products and resources, in alignment with Procurement, Product Management, and Collection Development policies and co
nsultation with the Regio
nal I&R LeadsManage relatio
nships with the key strategic suppliers at a global and regio
nal levelSupport the delivery of information resources and product training plans, including tailoring training to educate specific groups and meet specific needsWork with Information Product Management Lead and closely with other stakeholders in managing and enhancing the Global Information Resources Inventory (GIRI)Support the enhancement of global and regio
nal guidelines for new product requests, including business cases, trials and product assessments and feedback, and cancellations and ratio
nalizationsProvide significant input into, review and analyze global, regional, and local I&R subs
cription budgets, including data review and management reporting, and support the Global Director of Knowledge and Director of Knowledge Operations with the global Knowledge budget, to achieve the best outcomes between budget parameters and appropriate product mixSupport in-market teams with IPM best practices, policies, and standards
Experience Required:
Relevant undergraduate degreeSignificant experience with library and information and research products in a professio
nal services environment; familiarity with library management systems desirable, including knowledge of library technical services operations and processesAbility to manage multiple stakeholders, build strong relatio
nships virtually, communicate effectively, be comfortable working in a large, complex environment, highly credible and persuasiveDemo
nstrated ability to drive results and a sense of urgency in executing against stated objectivesProven ability to interact and co
nsult with peers and other team members, strong collaboration skills, and effective stakeholder managementStrong communication skills, and credible presentation skillsGood comprehension and understanding of a diverse set of knowledge and information resources
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Established in 2000 as a pioneer in the legal industry, B&M Global Services Manila is currently the largest shared services center of leading international law firm brand, Baker McKenzie. B&M Global Services Manila is part of a global network of service centers which provides support and strategic service delivery solutions to the firm’s 77 offices across 46 countries. Aside from providing world-class careers in various fields, it also offers a professional development program, exposure to global best practices, and opportunities to give back to the community through Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.Close to 1,000-strong, its people are its greatest asset. Cultivating their trust and focusing on their agility and passion enables the company to become strategic partners to Baker McKenzie lawyers worldwide