Data Science Manager at Nielsen

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Market Research, Consumer Intelligence, AnalyticsIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Socio-economics, Data Science or other related field with at least 2 or more years’ experience
  • Knowledge of/Interest in consumers and their behavior and (un-)managed consumer related crowdsourced panels
  • Experience working with Commercial functions and/or clients
  • Strong aptitude for data analysis. Ability to manipulate, analyze and interpret large data sources
  • Eager to continuously learn and adopt and develop evolving technologies and tools
  • Excellent communication/writing and collaboration skills
  • Excellent statistical and logic skills. Experience in data cleaning, outlier validation, sampling, bias reduction, indirect estimation, data aggregation techniques
  • Experienced in Python or another high-level programming language and willingness to learn Python
  • (nice to have) Experienced with SQL, working with queries and large-scale databases
  • (nice to have) Experience/Interest in production level solutions prototyping
  • Knowledge of consumer behavior, panel-based projections, consumer metrics and analytics
  • Ability to clearly communicate methodologies and sample-based products simply
  • Ability to work in teams and manage stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Educate commercial associates and clients in how to use innovative Consumer products, from take home panels to receipt capture and beyond
  • Be a panel expert: understand end-to-end how panels are constructed
  • Present and communicate findings and recommendations based on research and analysis
  • Evaluate current methodologies and identify opportunities for enhancement (input data cleaning, data preparation methodologies, data quality tracking, consumer projection)
  • Support documentation of findings, methodologies, and best practices
  • Develop prototypes of new solutions/methodologies to address new market challenges
  • Support production deployment of proposed enhancements/new solutions
  • Identify quality risks and follow up on solutions
  • Engage with stakeholders on scope, execution, data exchange and outcomes for assigned projects
  • Conduct expert-level analysis of results and presentations with insights
  • Screen the market for potential new Data Science approaches
  • Foster knowledge exchange within the company

Skills

Data Science
Consumer Insights
Data Cleaning
Data Preparation
Data Quality
Statistical Analysis
Panel Management
Research Methodology
Prototyping
Stakeholder Engagement
Presentation Skills

Nielsen

Global measurement and data analytics provider

About Nielsen

Nielsen provides measurement and data analytics services to help businesses understand consumers and markets globally. The company operates through two main divisions: Nielsen Global Media, which offers reliable metrics for the media and advertising industries, and Nielsen Global Connect, which supplies consumer packaged goods manufacturers and retailers with actionable insights about the marketplace. Nielsen combines its proprietary data with other sources to give clients a comprehensive view of current trends and future opportunities. With a presence in over 100 countries, Nielsen aims to support companies in making informed decisions to drive innovation and growth.

Town of Clarkstown, New YorkHeadquarters
1963Year Founded
$45.1MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, ConsultingIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off

Risks

Competition from digital-native analytics firms threatens Nielsen's market share.
Privacy regulations may impact Nielsen's data collection capabilities.
Private equity acquisition could lead to strategic shifts misaligned with client needs.

Differentiation

Nielsen offers comprehensive cross-platform measurement solutions, including mobile media markets.
The Diverse Media Equity program elevates diverse-owned media companies' visibility.
Nielsen Impact Score evaluates marketing value of university athletic programs.

Upsides

Acquisition of Telephia enhances Nielsen's mobile media measurement capabilities.
Partnerships with P&G and NMSDC support diverse media representation.
Collaboration with TikTok improves digital audience measurement services.

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