Manager, Data Science

About the job

As the worlds largest research organization Nielsen IQ is powered by talented creative scientists. Our Data Scientist Business Leaders come from diverse disciplines such as statistics research methodology mathematics psychology business engineering physics and demography. These professionals drive innovation new product ideation develops complex analysis and delivery of data insights to measure what consumers buy.

Responsibilities

• Own Data Science solutions for client requests and provide initial recommendations for complex client raised issues.
• Support Internal and External Clients with the understanding of Data Science design and methodology.
• Accompanied senior leaders meet with clients to understand business needs and help offer innovative solutions.
• Work on creating new solutions use cases proof of concept and prototypes by exploring diverse data sets using tools such as python/r.
• Understand Nielsen products and services to suggest new solutions for client challenges.
• Collaborate with other Data Science team units.
• Automate and develop solutions for existing processes.
• Innovate and create out of the box solutions by leveraging large and diverse data sets and state of the art technologies.

Qualifications :

About you

Youve dabbled in data. Youve perused Python. And you have the communication chops to translate it all into conversation or presentations. While youve worked with global cross-functional teams you can also put your head down and focus on independent projects. Seeing the big picture takes attention to detail. You know whats happening in big data and youre ready to influence whats next.

Qualifications

• Professionals with degrees in Maths Data Science Statistics or related fields involving statistical analysis of large data sets.
• 5 years of experience in market research or relevant field
• Solid understanding of CPG/FMCG Industry and Retail market impact on clients business within the market.
• Passionate about innovation and technology
• Experienced connecting with stakeholders and clients proactively finding ways to link clients needs with the business.
• Innovative mindset creativity thinking out-of-the-box.
• Good ability to effectively convey complex concepts to non-experts.
• Strong Problem-Solving skills
• Intellectual curiosity and persistence to find answers to questions.
• Great collaborative and interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels.
• Ability to set priorities.
• Good leadership and people managers skills
• Business acumen consultative skills and empathy for clients.
• Great command of written and spoken English
• Eager to continuously learn and adapt to changing technologies and tools.
• Good ability to make decisions and successfully manage multiple assignments concurrently in a high-pressure environment.
  • Analytical and Technical skills:
  • Solid understanding of Statistics
  • Strong aptitude for data analysis.
  • Solid critical/ logic thinking.
  • Business acumen finance and budgeting knowledge
  • Experienced in data visualization tools (e.g: Power BI Spotfire Tableau)
  • Experienced with programming languages such as Python and R.

Good to Have

• Familiar with Nielsen systems/products. (for internal-it is required)
• Familiar with Machine Learning
• Working knowledge with data visualization tools (e.g. Spotfire Tableau etc) and mapping tools.
• Working experience with contemporary database systems.
• Familiarity with marketing analytics including designing experiment and consumer behavior analysis.
• Familiar with Project Management .
• Experience in leading people will be added advantage.

Additional Information :

• Exciting work environment that brings people together.
• Use the latest digital technologies.
• Ongoing trainings to support your development.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Hybrid work

Our Benefits

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

About NIQ

NIQ is the worlds leading consumer intelligence company delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to 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 worlds population.

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