Project Manager at Nielsen

Stockport, England, United Kingdom

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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, Data AnalyticsIndustries

Requirements

2-3 Years of Experience in Project Management
Knowledge of Microsoft Project Tool

Responsibilities

Planning, executing, and overseeing projects from inception to completion, ensuring objectives are met on time and within budget
Working under general direction within a clear framework of accountability
Exercising substantial personal responsibility and autonomy
Influencing customers, suppliers, and partners
Developing strong relationships at all levels within the business
May have some responsibility for the work of others and for the allocation of resources
Participating in external activities related to own specialism
Making decisions which influence the success of projects and team objectives
Collaborating regularly with team members, users, and customers
Engaging to ensure that user needs are being met throughout
Preparing training materials for internal PMO and business-wide use
Living NIQ’s values
Being a flexible and effective stakeholder manager, working to motivate, negotiate, mediate, and direct to ensure positive project outcomes
Creating and maintaining positive engagement with project sponsors and customers
Facilitating collaboration between stakeholders who share common objectives
Developing close and effective partnerships with specialist team stakeholders
Developing and maintaining appropriate project status reporting
Having a thorough understanding of industry and specialist PM bodies of knowledge as necessary
Independently working to gain a thorough knowledge of the domain of the organisation
Applying knowledge effectively in unfamiliar situations and actively maintaining own knowledge and contributing to the development of others
Rapidly absorbing new information and applying it effectively
Maintaining an awareness of developing practices and their application and taking responsibility for driving own development
Gathering feedback on PMO processes and generating ideas for process improvement
Defining, implementing, and communicating beneficial changes to the PMO processes

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Project ManagementStakeholder ManagementLeadershipCommunicationResource AllocationRisk ManagementPMOAgileScrumBudget ManagementTimeline ManagementTeam CollaborationTraining Materials

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or on-site?

The position is on-site.

What is the salary range for this Project Manager role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are required for this Project Manager position?

Key skills include leadership and autonomy with substantial personal responsibility, stakeholder management to motivate, negotiate, mediate and direct, and strong business knowledge of industry PM practices with the ability to rapidly absorb new information.

What is the company culture like at Nielsen for Project Managers?

Project Managers work within a structured framework of accountability, live NIQ’s values, foster collaboration among stakeholders and cross-functional teams, and develop strong relationships at all levels.

What makes a strong candidate for this Project Manager role?

Strong candidates demonstrate leadership with autonomy, excel in stakeholder management and communication to drive positive outcomes, and possess deep business knowledge with the ability to apply it effectively in new situations.

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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