Project Manager

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 NIQ’s 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 PMP Certified Bachelor’s 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

Internal Note: Role is at Level 5 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 fai