Project Manager - Internal role

Company Description

Please kindly note, the following job advertisement is intended exclusively for internal combined-Company existing employees of NIQ & GfK. If you are not an existing NIQ or GfK employee  we regret to inform you that your application for this position will not be considered. However, we encourage you to explore other opportunities that align with your qualifications and career aspirations, within our organization.

Job Description

The Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing the end-to-end full life cycle of the program from conception through implementation. You’ll be the single point of accountability for managing, monitoring, leading and reporting of the project. Responsible for the overall integrity and coherence of the project, develops and maintains the project environment to support each individual workstream within it.

The Project Manager is accountable for delivering the agreed scope on time. 

Accountabilities: 

Key accountabilities (this area is not a detailed description of activities on the job):  

• Supports the Deployment Leader in the creation of the Statement of Work by working with all teams to contribute align and sign off the Statement of Work  
• Implements, socializes, and manages the implementation of a formal Change Control Process  
• Works with the team leads in the project to create an Integrated Project Plan with all the major milestones, activities and dependencies.  
• Maintains a 3-week rolling wave plan for all stakeholders to understand what is happening in the next 3 weeks.  
• Manages the dependencies among teams and resolves any issues that can put the critical path at risk.  
• Monitors the execution of the project plan with attention to the critical path.  
• Manages and communicates all project plan deviations to obtain approval from Deployment Lead and Client  
• Responsible for creating and monitoring a Risk Management Plan  
• Creates, owns and monitors the Issue Log with proper escalation to Deployment Leader, Client Business Partners (CBP) and Client counterparts. 
• Partners with Deployment Leader to ensure project is properly staffed and escalates to Deployment Lead and Head of PMO if necessary.  
• Responsible for maintaining an internal project communications plan (who needs to know what, when in what format). Including status reports, progress reports, Program Health, Issue Escalation, etc.) 
• Supports Deployment Leader on Client communication needs.  
• Responsible for implementing the proper project governance (team repositories, standard forms and artifacts, process, procedures, meetings, events, etc.)  
• Works closely with the Deployment Leader, Global Client Liaisons. Change Management Leader and Client Business Partner to ensure full alignment on scope, time and resources. 

Requirements: 

Work experience:  

• At least 2 years of Project Management experience or 2 Years BPI Certification or 2 years in Operations in a Project Manager or Team Leader role, or Client Service Education:  

• Accredited Project Management Certification a plus   
• Proven performance record for 2023 - rated as exceptional in at least one factor (what/how)

Requirements:  

• Fluent in English (verbal & written)  
• Strong Communications skills (verbal and written)  
• Strong facilitation skills (workshops, meetings, brainstorming sessions)  
• Flexible Working Hours 
• Capacity to work with Senior Executives at NIQ and client  
• Experience leading cross-functional teams with proven track record of delivering results.  
• Previous experience with Project Management tools (Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, JIRA…) a plus  
• Experience with Retail or CPG/FMCG Industry a plus  
• Client-facing experience a plus 

WE OFFER:

• Benefits package: Multisport card, private medical coverage Medicover, life insurance, Benefit platform allowing to purchase cinema and theater tickets,
• Friendly working space,
• Hybrid working mode,
• Additional days off and recognition of special moments in your life,
• Stable working environment with the employment contract,
• A possibility to create an individual career path, additional training,
• A possibility to engage in charity actions and participation in numerous social activities organized within the company,

Qualifications

Additional Information

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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