Program Manager
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About the Position
NielsenIQ (NIQ) is a leader in data-driven solutions, partnering with the world’s largest brands to deliver insights that drive strategic decisions. We are seeking a Program Manager to join our team and drive organizational transformation by overseeing large, complex technology programs. If you thrive in high-energy environments and enjoy working across various business functions, you would be a great fit for our team!
Responsibilities
- Drive the end-to-end execution of program deliverables and track program health.
- Define and track program milestones, timelines, and deployment plans.
- Manage program scope, including demand intake, documentation, change control, and communication.
- Act as the face of the program, communicating progress to upper management and stakeholders.
- Facilitate cross-team prioritization between stakeholders and technology teams to create release plans.
- Ensure business objectives are clearly defined and that the program meets them.
- Adhere to standard program management processes, best practices, and tools.
- Facilitate conversations to ensure cross-functional team dependencies are tracked, identifying gaps, and mitigating or escalating risks.
- Track and communicate program objectives and progress.
- Track and ensure prompt resolution of issues.
- Execute production readiness (Sign-offs & Documentation).
- Communicate agile team metrics and drive compliance.
- Execute production and commercial readiness (Sign-offs, Documentation, and Rollout Plans and Execution).
- Track and report on program financials, including resource planning.
Requirements
- 10+ years in program and project management or similar role running large projects in operations, technology, or engineering.
- Practical experience with agile techniques and methodologies.
- Superior communication skills (interpersonal, verbal, presentation, written, email).
- Proven ability to influence and gain buy-in at multiple levels, across divisions, functions, and cultures.
- Comfortable 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.
- Experience configuring and using Jira or similar project tracking software.
- Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, or related field.
- Scrum Alliance certifications (i.e., CSM, CSPO, etc.) preferred.
We Offer
- Flexible working environment.
- Volunteer time off.
- LinkedIn Learning.
- Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP).
About the Company
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.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence. All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the Diversity and Inclusion page.
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NIQ Digital PurchasesNIQ Digital Purchases is an easy-to-use ecommerce measurement solution that enables manufacturers (& retailers) to have the broadest view of the digital commerce landscape and shopping behavior based on real online transactions.By extracting data from the largest e-receipt consumer panel in Europe and the USA, Digital Purchases offers a blind-spot-free view on how products perform across all e-commerce channels, while also generating insights on shoppers and shopping behaviors so you can evaluate your performance, adapt, and react to market dynamics.About NielsenIQNielsenIQis the industry leader in global measurement and data analytics and the most trusted source for retail and consumer intelligence.We deliver the complete truth to retailers, manufacturers, and our partners through our comprehensive data sets and powerful insights. We enable businesses to make critical decisions confidently, accelerating growth and optimizing performance.Our 30,000 employees — based in over 100 countries — are talented, passionate, and unwavering in their commitment to helping clients achieve success.