Project Manager

ABOUT THIS JOB 

Nielsen business operations is looking for a highly motivated Project Management Manager who will be able to reinforce and grow our Project Management team by taking up the challenge and responsibility to deliver high quality of service to our end client by excellent coordination with all stakeholders. The Project Management Manager is responsible for the provision of all project management deliverables and together with the head of PM, develops strategy in the planning, monitoring, supervising as well as continuous coaching and guidance to the PM team.  The Manager works in close collaboration with Senior Management, the team leads of Client Service (CS) and Operations (OPS).

RESPONSIBILITIES

 The Manager role will focus more on 

• Team & Internal stakeholders Management and

• Assurance of project quality & service delivery

• Driving cost efficiency

Effective team management:

• Effectively plan team workload and ensure delivery are to time and quality expectations 

• Train and coach team members on PM work processes and standards to ensure total independence of the team members to handle all projects and ability to deliver or execute the project efficiently (both time and cost) 

• Facilitate knowledge transfer by acting as an advisor and source of technical advice for team members 

• Support team members on solving operation concerns and issues 

• Support Head of PM on PPR objective setting with the team and provide on-going performance feedback

• Active engagement with team members to build a close-bonding atmosphere

• Act as an extension of the team to explain rationale of company initiatives and reinforce key messages.

Quality and service assurance:

• Ensure all PM processes and procedures are adhered to within the team

• Actively support and advise CS in research design, logistics, crisis management and other relevant issues in meeting the project requirements

• Support team members in their functional role1, where and when required, in ensuring delivery

• Proactive communication with CS/OPS, internal Nielsen counterpart, external vendors during project life cycle ensuring on target delivery (both time and margin)

• Driving & sharing of best practices to achieve greater work efficiency with PM

• Compliance with key initiative

• Together with PM head and/or Senior management, have regular review/revisions of systems and procedures with the end goal of improving productivity and cost efficiency in the department

• Perform other related functions that may be assigned

Expected Core competencies

• Project management (Advanced)

• Communication (Advanced)

• MR Fundamental (Advanced)

• Analytics (Intermediate)

Expected Soft/Leadership/Commercial competencies

• Client (Internal) Engagement (Advanced)

• Commercial Compliance (Advanced)

• Thought Leadership (Basic)

• People Leadership (Intermediate)

• Business acumen (Intermediate)

 A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOU

You’re looking for a career with room to grow with your high-initiative personality. Involved in our project management activity from the beginning of the research preparation, monitoring the research update, until the data has been obtained from the field. You will be working together with our internal stakeholders, managing the project timeline, and communicating the project update seamlessly.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 

• Minimum 4 years of experience in any industry, preferably in Consulting, Client Servicing or/and Project Management

• Extensive working experience across industries – Consumer Packaged Goods, Finance Services, Telco & Tech and Retailer 

• Good knowledge of research techniques and methodologies

• Versatile in handling people of different personality types under all circumstances

• Very good in influencing, persuading, and project management skills

• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills

• Excellent knowledge in Microsoft office applications and Google tools. 

About NielsenIQ 

NielsenIQ is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view available of consumers and markets worldwide. We provide consumer packaged goods manufacturers and retailers with accurate, actionable information and insights and a complete picture of the complex and changing marketplace that companies need to innovate and grow. Our approach marries proprietary Nielsen data with other data sources to help clients around the world understand what’s happening now, what’s happening next, and how to best act on this knowledge.  We like to be in the middle of the action. That’s why you can find us at work in over 90 countries, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit www.niq.com.

 
NielsenIQ is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. 

About NielsenIQ 

NielsenIQ is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view available of consumers and markets worldwide. We provide consumer packaged goods manufacturers/fast-moving consumer goods and retailers with accurate, actionable information and insights and a complete picture of the complex and changing marketplace that companies need to innovate and grow. Our approach marries proprietary NielsenIQ data with other data sources to help clients around the world understand what’s happening now, what’s happening next, and how to best act on this knowledge.  We like to be in the middle of the action. That’s why you can find us at work in over 90 countries, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit www.niq.com.

NielsenIQ is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class.