We are looking for a passionate associate to join the innovation team at NielsenIQ as a Junior Project Manager. We are looking for an associate who has an interest in pursuing a career in the market research industry, is interested in innovation and working in a fun and energetic team. The role as a Junior Project Manager will support our accelerated business growth in the Europe Region and will be situated in our Lisbon office.

At NielsenIQ, we put our clients at the centre of what we do, we work hard, and everyone contributes to a team environment of learning and fun. As a Junior Project Manager, you will be supporting study and questionnaire set up and working closely with other internal teams to ensure smooth and quality project execution from survey programming through the delivery of data.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for coordinating projects and executing standard research studies.
• Accurately transferring client confirmed inputs into internal questionnaire authoring platforms ready for programming.
• Complete quality checks on research materials including questionnaire and survey links to ensure they are error-free when sent to respondents.
• Manage & update documents and materials across platforms
• Liaise with other client success team members, programming and vendors to ensure the progress of the project is well communicated and monitored to minimize disruption of delays
• Manage the sampling and quota requirements on the survey/router platform
• Adhere to strict timelines and proactively anticipate, troubleshoot, overcome and/or escalate

A little about you

Our Junior Project Managers manage the consistent delivery of utmost quality data to our Analysts and are experts in project execution. The successful candidate will possess the following skills: 

• Excellent English language skills - including oral and written communication 
• Attention to detail 
• Openness and flexibility to change 
• Be curious and open-minded: Keen interest to learn and adapt new technology and platforms
• Critical thinking & problem-solving skills  
• Organizational and time-management skills - the ability to multitask 
• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• Interest in marketing (particularly consumer product marketing) and research
• Flexible working hours (within reason) to help coordinate with other regions
• project challenges to ensure projects meet client requirements and are completed on time

Qualification

• Candidate must possess at least a University degree in any field
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office e.g., Excel (pivot table, vlookup) and PowerPoint
• Excellent command of written and spoken English. An added advantage for the ability to communicate in second language
• An effective communicator
• Good attention to detail - high accuracy and thoroughness

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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 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

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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 https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion