Product Delivery Manager at Nielsen

Budapest, Budapest, Hungary

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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, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field of work or equivalent professional qualification or experience (Essential)
Demonstrable experience in project management, and/or application design & development with an IT/technical background (Essential)
Ability to gain sufficient technical understanding to lead effectively (implied essential)

Responsibilities

Lead the successful delivery of product outcomes aligned with the Product roadmap and strategy, including implementation of changes to external Customer platforms and internal systems
Lead cross-functional teams in specific projects and programmes by resolving issues, managing risks, decisions, and escalations
Prepare stakeholder updates primarily to the steering team and more widely to those impacted by the project
Lead project and programme management from project sign-off through to development and delivery as assigned by the Senior Project Manager
Provide leadership by gaining sufficient technical understanding, empowering individuals, encouraging collaboration, and demonstrating ownership in communication to senior stakeholders
Guide project/programme teams towards the NIQ Change Lifecycle, champion ongoing process improvement, and adapt its principles pragmatically to project needs
Lead the management of the project RAID by proactively raising and resolving risks, issues, decisions, and blockers
Define project/programme schedule, focus on regular and timely delivery of value, correct deviations from plans, and perform delivery planning
Work closely with the Senior Project Manager and Product teams to ensure the roadmap is understood and meets business goals
Define the project RACI and lead the team in its application through effective allocation of tasks and decision-making
Define the project communication strategy, ensuring stakeholders are consulted and informed appropriately
Organise and lead project and programme working meetings to meet objectives efficiently using the right roles per RACI
Prepare and distribute status update reports where applicable
Accurately manage project spend by leading effort estimation, tracking spend, and ensuring approval by the appropriate budget holder
Liaise with third parties throughout the project lifecycle for RACI application, RAID management, spend tracking, and delivery

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Project ManagementProgramme ManagementStakeholder ManagementRisk ManagementCross-functional TeamsAgileChange LifecycleTechnical UnderstandingProcess ImprovementEscalations

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this role remote or on-site?

The role is on-site.

What is the salary range for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are required for the Product Delivery Manager role?

Key skills include leading cross-functional project teams, managing risks, issues, decisions and escalations (RAID), gaining technical understanding to lead effectively, and preparing stakeholder updates.

What does the company culture emphasize for this role?

The culture emphasizes empowering individuals, encouraging collaboration within the team and across NIQ, demonstrating ownership in communication, and championing process improvement through the NIQ Change Lifecycle.

What makes a strong candidate for this Product Delivery Manager position?

Strong candidates have experience leading projects from sign-off through delivery, adapting processes pragmatically to project needs, defining schedules, RACIs and communication strategies, and working closely with senior managers and product teams.

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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