Project Manager - Tech
- Full-time
Company Description
At NIQ, our Media Measurement Technology Projects operate on a global scale, supporting some of the world’s largest media companies. We’re addressing the challenges of a rapidly evolving media landscape and hyperdynamic client needs, where streaming, digital, and traditional platforms converge, and audience behaviors shift constantly. Our solutions span legacy TV and radio measurement, digital tracking, and cutting-edge cross-platform analytics.
So where do you fit here? As a Project Manager in Media Measurement, you will lead complex, cross-functional initiatives that drive the development and deployment of scalable media measurement solutions. You’ll manage projects that integrate data from diverse sources to deliver accurate, real-time insights to our clients. You will also work internally to strengthen our operational excellence, strategic alignment, and overall cohesion between functions.
At NIQ, we empower our Project Management team to drive results and change. If you thrive in high-energy environments, and if you love the idea of working across business functions, you would be a great fit for our team!
Job Description
Act as liaison for all facets of the program and pull people together to make decisions (Product, Operations, Technology, Data Science, Business Development) throughout the project
Act as the face of the program and communicate progress to upper management and stakeholders
Ensure the execution of end-to-end software deployments across technical teams is driven by the program team
Facilitate cross-team prioritization between Stakeholders and Technology teams
Define business objectives clearly and ensure that the program meets them
Define and document release milestones, timelines, and deployment plans
Facilitate conversations to ensure Cross Functional Team Dependencies are planned, identifying gaps, and mitigating or escalating risks
Track and communicate program objectives and progress (Program Status, Initiative level Jira Boards, and/or Kanban)
Facilitate Scrum of Scrum / Initiative Steering meetings, execute release level retrospectives
Track and ensure prompt resolution of issues; manage risks
Use and drive Agile and SAFe methodologies
Qualifications
5+ years in program and project management or similar role running large projects in operations, technology or engineering
Practical experience with agile techniques and methodologies
Superior communication skills (interpersonal, verbal, presentation written, email)
Proven ability to influence & gain buy-in at multiple levels, across divisions, functions and cultures
Comfort working with senior-level management and virtual teams
Ability to prioritize, manage, and deliver on multiple projects simultaneously; highly motivated and able to work against aggressive schedules
Strong bias toward action, flexible, resourceful, and able to operate effectively within a dynamic, fast-paced environment
You are the glue of a happy, high-performing, cross-functional team
Positive attitude, team player, self-starter; takes initiative, ability to work independently
Preferred: data warehousing or data science experience
Additional Information
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.
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