Information Technology Project Management

Company Description

NielsenIQ (NIQ) is a leader in data-driven solutions, partnering with the world’s largest brands to deliver insights that drive strategic decisions. With a global presence and deep expertise in analytics and technology, we ensure that companies stay ahead in a constantly changing marketplace. Our mission extends beyond understanding consumer behavior; it also includes refining and optimizing our internal systems that support the NIQ company operations worldwide. 

Job Description

WHERE YOU COME IN 

As a Program Manager at NIQ focused on Enterprise IT, you will oversee complex, high-visibility projects primarily related to HR & Payroll system implementations and enhancements. Your expertise will help bridge the gaps between cross-functional teams, ensuring smooth transitions, integrations, and consistent progress toward project milestones.  

You will manage end-to-end project lifecycles that might span across time zones and involve diverse teams, while maintaining clear, effective communication with all stakeholders—from team members to senior leadership. Your role will be pivotal in connecting project elements, aligning them with the broader IT strategy, and ensuring that all elements align to deliver operational excellence. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Act as liaison for all facets of the program and pull people (mostly across IT, HR and Finance) together to make decisions throughout the project 

• Act as the face of the program and communicate progress to upper management and stakeholders 

• Ensure the execution of end-to-end software deployments and configurations across technical teams is driven by the program team 

• Facilitate cross-team prioritization between stakeholders and technology teams 

• Define business objectives clearly and ensure that the program meets them 

• Define and document release milestones, timelines, and deployment plans 

• Facilitate conversations to ensure cross-functional team dependencies are planned, identifying gaps, and mitigating or escalating risks 

• Track and communicate program objectives and progress (program status, initiative level Jira boards, and/or Kanban, Smartsheet) 

• Track and ensure prompt resolution of issues; manage risk 

• Communicate agile team metrics & drive compliance to technical leads 

• Execute production readiness (sign-offs & documentation) 

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• 5+ years in program and project management or similar role running large projects in operations, technology or engineering 

• Proven track record in Enterprise IT Program Management, especially with Workday and Payroll systems, ideally also SAP 

• Practical experience with agile techniques and methodologies as well as supporting tools such as Jira and Smartsheet 

• Superior communication skills (interpersonal, verbal, presentation written, email) 

• Proven ability to influence & gain buy-in at multiple levels, across divisions, functions and cultures 

• Comfort working with senior-level management and virtual teams 

• Ability to prioritize, manage, and deliver on multiple projects simultaneously; highly motivated and able to work against aggressive schedules 

• Strong analytical skills, adept at problem-solving and aligning project goals with overall business strategy 

• A passion for driving technology solutions that enhance business performance and user experience 

• Strong bias toward action, flexible, resourceful, and able to operate effectively within a dynamic, fast-paced environment 

• Positive attitude, team player, self-starter; takes initiative, ability to work independently 

• You are the glue of a happy, high-performing, cross-functional team 

Additional Information

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

For more information, visit NIQ.com

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NIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Our global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide. Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the NIQ News Center: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion