ProjectProgram Management GeneralistMultidiscipline P5

Role Purpose
The Project Manager (PM) at NielsenIQ (NIQ) is responsible for driving end-to-end 
delivery of client and internal transformation projects across regions. The PM ensures 
alignment with NIQs Global Delivery Model (GDM) PMO governance standards and 
strategic business priorities while delivering measurable value operational efficiency 
and client satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end project delivery across NIQ portfolios including customer delivery 
transformation and productivity initiatives
Develop project charters integrated project plans and milestone tracking aligned with PMO 
standards
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations Commercial Finance Technology and 
Data teams)
Drive stakeholder alignment across regional and global leadership 
Ensure adherence to NIQ PMO governance including stage gates documentation and audit 
compliance
Track and deliver project KPIs including revenue impact productivity savings and margin 
improvement
Manage risks dependencies and escalations across global delivery hubs
Drive resource planning and optimization across markets (onshore/offshore mix)
Lead regular governance forums (weekly reviews SteerCos ELT updates)
Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
PMO & Governance Alignment
Follow NIQ PMO frameworks including project lifecycle stage-gate approvals and 
standardized templates
Maintain centralized trackers (RAID logs milestone trackers financial trackers)
Ensure reporting cadence through dashboards (Excel/Power BI) and leadership summaries
Drive accountability through clear RACI and ownership models
Support portfolio-level reporting and governance reviews
Stakeholder & Client Management
Serve as primary interface between business operations and clients
Manage stakeholder expectations through structured communication
Present project updates to senior leadership and clients
Drive issue resolution with cross-functional alignment
Financial & Business Impact
Own project financials including budgeting forecasting and cost tracking
Drive productivity and cost optimization initiatives (e.g. location strategy automation AI 
adoption)
Track business impact including revenue enablement and cost savings
Support business case development and value realization tracking
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelors degree in Business Engineering Data Analytics or related field
5 years of project management experience in global/matrix organizations
Experience in market research FMCG data analytics or shared services preferred
Strong exposure to PMO environments and transformation programs
Proven experience managing cross-regional stakeholders
Core Competencies (NIQ Leadership Expectations)
Strategic Thinking and Business Acumen
Stakeholder Influence and Executive Communication
Data-driven Decision Making
Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement
Collaboration across global delivery hubs
Ownership and accountability mindset
Tools & Systems
Advanced Excel (trackers dashboards financial models)
PowerPoint (executive reporting and storytelling)
Project management tools (MS Project Smartsheet Jira)
Power BI or similar visualization tools
Internal NIQ tools and reporting systems
Key KPIs
On-time and in-full project delivery
Budget adherence and cost optimization targets
Productivity value delivered ($ impact)
Stakeholder and client satisfaction
Governance and compliance adherence
Resource utilization and efficiency

Additional Information :

Our Benefits

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

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Employment Type :

Full-time