Project Manager (Media)

Location: Leuven, VBR, be

Job Description

Purpose of the role:

To execute, guide, and follow up on research assignments resulting from the contract with the client (CIM).

Tasks and responsibilities:

1. Execution of research projects
   • Ensures that the execution and result of the research project are in accordance with the contract with the client
   • Coordinate and follow up on project teams
   • Responsible for the budget of own research assignments within own segments
   • Analysis and interpretation of research results
   • Reporting and presenting research results
   • Providing (policy) recommendations
   • Monitoring and, if necessary, adjusting the execution of the research project, while maintaining in close contact with the client
   • Analyzing the performance of executed projects
2. Innovation
   • Managing innovative (sub)projects and thus developing new and improved methods/services/products in the field of research
3. Commercial
   • Maintaining and expanding customer relationships
   • Acquiring assignments and identifying new commercial opportunities from the customer network
   • Submitting research proposals

Requirements:

• Extensive knowledge of 3 to 5 years in a position as an independent researcher in media research and/or social science research
• Extensive knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods and techniques, appropriate to the segment
• Experience in setting up, following up, and coordinating complex projects
• University or equivalent education
• Fluency in French or Dutch, in addition to English

Additional Information

Our Benefits

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

NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/info/niqs-ai-safety-policies/

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.

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