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The ideal candidate will possess strong project management expertise, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to improve project efficiency, decision-making, and execution.\nThe Project Manager will be responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, monitoring, and delivering complex market research and business initiatives while ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards.\nKey Responsibilities\nProject Planning & Execution\nLead multiple market research and business projects from initiation through completion.\nDevelop comprehensive project plans, timelines, milestones, risk registers, and resource plans.\nBuild and maintain detailed project schedules using Smartsheet and other project management tools.\nTrack project progress and proactively identify schedule, budget, and delivery risks.\nEnsure timely completion of project deliverables while maintaining quality standards.\nStakeholder Management\nServe as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.\nFacilitate project meetings, status reviews, and executive updates.\nManage stakeholder expectations and communicate project status, risks, and mitigation plans effectively.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams across global locations.\nAI-Enabled Project Management\nUtilize Artificial Intelligence tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini, or equivalent platforms to improve project planning, reporting, risk management, documentation, and productivity.\nAutomate routine project management activities where appropriate.\nDrive AI adoption and recommend innovative approaches to improve operational efficiency.\nGenerate project insights, dashboards, and executive summaries using AI-assisted solutions.\nProject Governance & Reporting\nMaintain project governance standards and ensure adherence to project management methodologies.\nPrepare weekly and monthly project health reports.\nTrack KPIs, risks, issues, dependencies, and action items.\nEscalate critical issues proactively and recommend mitigation strategies.\nContinuous Improvement\nIdentify process improvement opportunities and implement best practices.\nContribute to the development of project management standards, templates, and frameworks.\nDocument lessons learned and promote knowledge sharing across teams.\n Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Statistics, Economics, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.\nPMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent certification is preferred.\nExperience\n8-10 years of demonstrated project management experience.\nMinimum 5 years of experience managing market research, consumer insights, analytics, data operations, or related projects.\nProven experience managing multiple concurrent projects in a global environment.\nExperience working with US-based stakeholders or clients is highly desirable.\n Required Skills & Competencies\nProject Management\nStrong knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices.\nExpertise in project planning, risk management, resource management, budget tracking, and stakeholder management.\nAdvanced proficiency in Smartsheet for schedule development and project tracking.\nAI & Digital Skills\nHands-on experience using AI tools to improve productivity and project execution.\nAbility to integrate AI-driven approaches into project management workflows.\nExcellent understanding of Microsoft 365 tools including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Copilot.\nCommunication\nExceptional verbal and written English communication skills.\nAbility to confidently interact with senior leadership and global stakeholders.\nStrong presentation and facilitation skills.\nLeadership & Collaboration\nStrong organizational and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to influence without authority and drive cross-functional alignment.\nSelf-starter with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.\nSuccess Factors\nThe successful candidate will:\nConsistently deliver projects on time and within scope.\nDemonstrate strong ownership and accountability.\nUse AI-driven practices to improve project efficiency and reporting.\nBuild strong relationships with global stakeholders.\nEffectively manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.\nOur Benefits\nFlexible working environment\nVolunteer time off\nLinkedIn Learning\nEmployee-Assistance-Program (EAP)\nNIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/info/niqs-ai-safety-policies/\nAbout NIQ\nNIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights-delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms-NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.\nFor more information, visit NIQ.com\nWant to keep up with our latest updates?\nFollow us on: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook\nOur commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion\nAt NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence. 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