Project Manager - PMP Certified

Lead, manage the planning & execution of major Projects, which includes but not limited to:

Growth Initiatives

T&D & FMCG (Product Enhancement Projects)

Strategic Initiatives as needed

This Project manager will drive Project execution excellence -- on-time, on-quality delivery.

Job Responsibilities:

Work with Leadership & Project teams to develop detailed Project plans. This includes:

o Schedule planning Define Project tasks and build detailed schedule

o Resource planning Build plan for incremental FTE and contractors.

Bring cross functional project team together, organize the activities for smoother execution

Constantly monitor progress against plan (schedule, resources) using appropriate tools

Evaluate Project status from schedule and quality perspectives, mitigates risks, resolves and /or

escalates issue in a timely manner. Shared responsibility with teams in problem solving.

Effectively communicate Project progress, risks/problems and solutions to stakeholders.

Takes ownership & manages Project changes to achieve Project outputs

Effectively applies Project management methodology, improves project execution standards

Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately

Key Competencies:

Leadership skills

Clear thinking and problem solving skills

Strong planning and organizing skills

Good communication skills

Good Influencing skills & Conflict management skills

Adaptability, Maturity in during challenging times & Stress tolerance

Other Requirements

E=essential, P=preferred

Proven experience in project/Project management (E)

Fluency in English (E)

5+ years of work experience (E)

knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management (E)

Knowledge of project management techniques and tools. (Ex : Smartsheet) (E)

Experience on operational leadership role (P)

Knowledge of NielsenIQ business and/or products (P)

Qualification in project management (Ex: PMP) (E)

Work experience in multi-cultural environments & multi country responsibilities (P)

Currently working/based in Market (P)

Type of Project lead by Project managers.

DEPLOYMENT OF GLOBAL PROGRAMS

CIP / IF Rollout (Convergence Initiative - Local PM / TC)

CIP New Solution activation

People Convergence programs

Commercial Census

Strategic NSO initiative

TTR (if linked to Quality then Oversee, In Case Revenue the PMO will lead)

Scan Track deployment

NSO deployment / transition

Deployment of Big changes and New Solutions

GTC Client Projects

GTX/Connect Express Client projects - new and transitions

REGIONAL/MARKET SPECIFIC PROGRAMS

Universe Enhancement BAU coupled with linked improvements.

Market / Product Wellness Programs

Quality Improvement Projects - Recurring themes

Cycle Time improvement - On Client / retailer opportunity & need basis.

Deployment on big Automation / efficiency related initiatives to support Productivity

Plans

Strategic Retailer Onboarding

Simplification & standardization Projects

Strategic Process Engineering Initiatives

RD, Output, SO , IV & CE

Strategic OAC big Initiatives and GTX transitions

Market Tra

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 insightsdelivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platformsNIQ 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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