Senior Manager, Data Science at Nielsen

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Consumer Intelligence, Market Research, AnalyticsIndustries

Requirements

Degrees in Maths, Data Science, Statistics, or related fields involving statistical analysis of large data sets
5+ years of experience in market research or relevant field
Solid understanding of CPG/FMCG Industry and Retail market impact on client’s business within the market
Work experience on eCommerce, webscraping solutions, consumer sourced data solutions (preferred)
Passionate about innovation and technology
Experienced connecting with stakeholders and clients proactively, finding ways to link client's needs with the business
Innovative mindset, creativity, thinking out-of-the-box
Good ability to effectively convey complex concepts to non-experts
Strong Problem-Solving skills
Intellectual curiosity and persistence to find answers to questions
Great collaborative and interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels
Ability to set priorities
Good leadership skills
Business acumen, consultative skills and empathy for clients
Great command of written and spoken English
Eager to continuously learn and adapt to changing technologies and tools
Good ability to make decisions and successfully manage multiple assignments concurrently in a high pressure environment
Good people management skills and coaching
Solid understanding of Statistics
Strong aptitude for data analysis
Solid critical/logical thinking
Business acumen, finance and budgeting knowledge
Knowledge/familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g. Spotfire, Tableau, etc.) and programming languages (Python, R) (preferred)

Responsibilities

Own Data Science for a specific-market/industry on new and already established products, services and design
Be a Data Science business partner for country/cluster leaders, commercial, product, and technology leaders to achieve country specific goals including revenue and EBITDA and other objectives
Regularly meet directly with clients to understand strategic business needs, translate them into analytical strategies and offer innovative solutions driven through state of the art methodologies in Data Science
Support Client and Commercial teams with Data Science design and methodological questions
Play a leading role in the application of data and analytics strategies in support of clients’ business needs
Innovate and create out of the box solutions by leveraging large and diverse data sets and state of the art technologies
Collaborate and align with other Data Science team units to deliver and prioritize objectives
Enable Data Science technology solutions on the ground and ensure solutions meet client needs
Contribute to identifying third parties and evaluate their capabilities and data sets in order to develop new solutions
Design and conduct studies, tests and use advanced analytics techniques to build proof of concept and prototypes for use cases
Enable your team to focus on innovation and contribute to the company's objectives
Coach and develop junior data scientists
Lead the team and provide performance objectives

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Data ScienceAdvanced AnalyticsMachine LearningStatistical ModelingPythonRSQLBig DataLeadershipTeam ManagementClient EngagementPrototypingInnovation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this role remote or on-site?

The position is on-site.

What qualifications and experience are required for this Senior Manager role?

Candidates need degrees in Maths, Data Science, Statistics, or related fields, 5+ years of experience in market research or relevant field, and a solid understanding of CPG/FMCG Industry and Retail market impact.

What soft skills are important for this position?

Key soft skills include passion for innovation and technology, stakeholder connection, innovative mindset, problem-solving, collaboration, leadership, business acumen, and consultative skills.

What leadership responsibilities does this role involve?

The role requires leading the team, providing performance objectives, coaching and developing junior data scientists, and enabling the team to focus on innovation.

What makes a strong candidate for this Data Science Manager position?

Strong candidates have relevant degrees, 5+ years in market research, CPG/FMCG knowledge, preferred experience in eCommerce/webscraping/consumer data, and soft skills like innovation, leadership, and client empathy.

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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