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NielsenIQ

Global provider of consumer purchasing data

Project Manager

Full-TimeUpdated
No salary listed
Senior
Vadodara, Gujarat, India
In Person
Project & Program ManagementProject Management

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 6 years of experience in project management.
  • Fluency in English.
  • Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management.
  • Knowledge of project management techniques and tools, such as Smartsheet.
  • PMI or PMP certification.
Responsibilities
  • Hold teams and stakeholders accountable, challenge conventional thinking, commit to project success, drive organizational change, and assess business implications before project decisions.
  • Communicate complex topics in simple language to broad audiences; serve as the single point of contact for overall project status; influence senior leaders; produce accurate status and health reporting; listen actively; understand the audience; make compelling pitches; and prepare status reports that maintain the project's direction and integrity.
  • Create a sense of community among project team members, engage business partners and subject-matter experts, inspire the project team, navigate individual and cultural differences, and apply project management standards across project teams.
  • Develop, manage, and execute projects under the project management governance framework, using established methods, templates, procedures, and metrics.
  • Work with leadership and project teams to develop detailed project plans, make recommendations, drive decisions, apply business knowledge, ensure quality and on-time delivery, manage costs, and efficiently allocate resources and skills.
  • Produce accurate and timely statements of work, project plans, and risk management plans, and align success criteria with steering stakeholders.
  • Work at both the detail level and the big-picture level, apply a consistent change-control process, and guide stakeholders through change with a compelling case.
  • Identify, assign, and track issues and risks; ensure mitigation plans and ownership are in place; and initiate activities or management interventions when project gaps or issues arise.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in an operational leadership role.
  • Knowledge of Nielsen business and/or products.
  • Work experience in multicultural environments and responsibilities spanning multiple countries.

About the company

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NielsenIQ

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NielsenIQ collects and analyzes consumer purchasing data to help retailers and brands understand market behavior. It tracks what people buy, when, and where, using this data to measure market share and purchasing trends across categories. The product works by aggregating point-of-sale and other consumer data, then turning it into actionable insights and benchmarks that clients can use to optimize pricing, assortment, promotions, and marketing. NielsenIQ differentiates itself through its long history (dating back to 1923) and a broad global footprint (operating in over 100 countries), plus its expanded capabilities after merging with GfK in 2023 to strengthen data on technology and durable goods. Its goal is to provide objective, data-driven guidance that helps retailers and brands make informed decisions and improve performance.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1923

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What believers are saying

  • August 10, 2026 guidance rose to 5.2%-5.6% OCC revenue growth and 23.5%-23.9% EBITDA margin.
  • July 1, 2026 Flywheel China and Southeast Asia acquisition expands eCommerce and social commerce coverage.
  • September 22, 2026 U Group bid adds consumer-consented receipt data and first-party purchase signals.

What critics are saying

  • Google, Amazon, and retailers control data access, weakening NIQ measurement exclusivity by 2027.
  • The 2026 cost realignment targets $70 million to $80 million savings, signaling margin pressure.
  • If clients adopt platform-native analytics, NIQ becomes a commoditized middleman and loses pricing power.

What makes NielsenIQ unique

  • NIQ combines retail measurement, shopper panels, and receipt data across 90-plus countries.
  • Its October 2, 2026 Spaceman AI launch deepens planogram and merchandising workflow lock-in.
  • The 2023 GfK merger gave NIQ stronger durable-goods and technology measurement coverage.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Remote Work Options
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Wellness Program
  • Mental Health Support
  • Phone/Internet Stipend

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

9%

2 year growth

9%
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Business Wire
Oct 28th, 2026
NIQ launches CONTENT Framework tools to help brands get found in AI shopping

NielsenIQ (NYSE: NIQ) has added new optimisation tools to its Shopper Experience Platform, helping brands improve how products are found in retailer sites, search engines, and AI-powered shopping channels. The tools are built on its CONTENT Framework, a seven-pillar method for assessing product content. The platform checks product information and imagery against retailer requirements and category expectations, then flags missing or inconsistent content. The additions are Content Health+ Retailer Specific Content and Connect Max Asset Auto Analysis. NIQ cites its research showing 55% of global consumers have been influenced by AI tools when buying household and grocery goods, and 65% by products recommended or ranked on retail platforms. The tools are available in the US, UK, and Ireland. NIQ says they do not guarantee placement in search or AI recommendations.

NIQ
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PR Newswire
Oct 21st, 2026
Tastewise and NIQ link consumer demand to verified retail performance for food brands

Tastewise, an agentic intelligence system for food and beverage companies, has joined the NIQ Partner Network. Its clients can now access NIQ's consumer and market data. The link lets brands connect emerging consumer demand with verified retail performance. The announcement was made in New York on October 21, 2026.

Good e-Reader
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