Project Manager

Company Description

NielsenIQ is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view available of consumers and markets worldwide. We provide consumer packaged goods manufacturers/fast-moving consumer goods and retailers with accurate, actionable information and insights and a complete picture of the complex and changing marketplace that companies need to innovate and grow. Our approach marries proprietary NielsenIQ data with other data sources to help clients around the world understand what’s happening now, what’s happening next, and how to best act on this knowledge.  We like to be in the middle of the action. That’s why you can find us at work in over 90 countries, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit www.niq.com.

NielsenIQ is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. 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.

Job Description

Objectives:

Manage small to medium projects to ensure remains on budget and on time.  Use smartsheet for all projects.   Communicate risks and issues to key stakeholders.  Willingness to develop and learn E2E Operational processes.

JD:

To secure the successful delivery of small to medium, strategic local projects through developing, managing and executing the project plan.
* Partner with SMEs in different groups across the business in one or more hubs to develop synergies from NIQ operations organization. 
* Track and communicate program objectives and progress to management and stakeholders
* Manage stakeholder interests and for all assigned projects. 
* Manage program scope (documentation, change control, communication)
* Adopt and proactively use Project Management standards and proactively ensure project health checks are completed for all projects. 
* To prepare project documentation (such as charters, project plans) and to update risk/issue/change/decision logs.
* Track and ensure prompt resolution of issues.
* Facilitate conversations to ensure Cross Functional Team dependencies (people and system) are planned, identifying gaps, and mitigating risks.
* Execute production readiness (signoffs & documentation)
* Assist Program Managers where required.  eg: managing a workstream part of larger program/project.

Key Interactions:

HUB team, Ops leaders, Global Enablement, PL, Data Science, Commercial teams, Technology, other global PM teams

Qualifications

Qualifications and Skills 

* Strong  communication skills (interpersonal, verbal, written, email).
* Proven ability to influence & gain buy-in at multiple levels, across divisions, functions and cultures.
* Capability to make small decisions independently and resolve problems in a client focused manner escalating when appropriate.
* 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 bias toward action, flexible, resourceful, and able to operate effectively within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
* Ability to develop strong Operation E2E skills.
* You are the glue of a happy, high-performing, cross-functional project team
* Positive attitude, team player, self-starter; takes initiative, ability to work independently.  Excellent people skills, with the ability to communicate sensitive or difficult information tactfully and rationally. 
* PMP certification is a plus.

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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Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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