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 Info

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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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