Project/Program Management Generalist/Multidiscipline - P5
- Location
- Chennai, TN, India
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
Skills mentioned
- Project Management
- PMO Governance
- Stakeholder Management
- Excel
- Power BI
- Financial Planning & Budgeting
- Risk Management
- Cross-functional Leadership
- PowerPoint
- MS Project
- Business Acumen
- Process Improvement
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About the job
Job Description Role Purpose
The Project Manager (PM) at NielsenIQ (NIQ) is responsible for driving end-to-end
delivery of client and internal transformation projects across regions. The PM ensures
alignment with NIQ’s Global Delivery Model (GDM), PMO governance standards, and
strategic business priorities while delivering measurable value, operational efficiency,
and client satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end project delivery across NIQ portfolios including customer delivery,
transformation, and productivity initiatives
- Develop project charters, integrated project plans, and milestone tracking aligned with PMO
standards
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, Commercial, Finance, Technology, and
Data teams)
- Drive stakeholder alignment across regional and global leadership
- Ensure adherence to NIQ PMO governance including stage gates, documentation, and audit
compliance
- Track and deliver project KPIs including revenue impact, productivity savings, and margin
improvement
- Manage risks, dependencies, and escalations across global delivery hubs
- Drive resource planning and optimization across markets (onshore/offshore mix)
- Lead regular governance forums (weekly reviews, SteerCos, ELT updates)
- Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
PMO & Governance Alignment
- Follow NIQ PMO frameworks including project lifecycle, stage-gate approvals, and
standardized templates
- Maintain centralized trackers (RAID logs, milestone trackers, financial trackers)
- Ensure reporting cadence through dashboards (Excel/Power BI) and leadership summaries
- Drive accountability through clear RACI and ownership models
- Support portfolio-level reporting and governance reviews
Stakeholder & Client Management
- Serve as primary interface between business, operations, and clients
- Manage stakeholder expectations through structured communication
- Present project updates to senior leadership and clients
- Drive issue resolution with cross-functional alignment
Financial & Business Impact
- Own project financials including budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking
- Drive productivity and cost optimization initiatives (e.g., location strategy, automation, AI
adoption)
- Track business impact including revenue enablement and cost savings
- Support business case development and value realization tracking
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Data Analytics, or related field
- 5+ years of project management experience in global/matrix organizations
- Experience in market research, FMCG, data analytics, or shared services preferred
- Strong exposure to PMO environments and transformation programs
- Proven experience managing cross-regional stakeholders
Core Competencies (NIQ Leadership Expectations)
- Strategic Thinking and Business Acumen
- Stakeholder Influence and Executive Communication
- Data-driven Decision Making
- Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement
- Collaboration across global delivery hubs
- Ownership and accountability mindset
Tools & Systems
- Advanced Excel (trackers, dashboards, financial models)
- PowerPoint (executive reporting and storytelling)
- Project management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira)
- Power BI or similar visualization tools
- Internal NIQ tools and reporting systems
Key KPIs
- On-time and in-full project delivery
- Budget adherence and cost optimization targets
- Productivity value delivered ($ impact)
- Stakeholder and client satisfaction
- Governance and compliance adherence
- Resource utilization and efficiency
Additional Information Our Benefits
• Flexible working environment
- Flexible working environment
- Volunteer time off
- LinkedIn Learning
- Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
About NIQ NIQ 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. For more information, visit NIQ.com Want to keep up with our latest updates? Follow us on: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion At 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. All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion
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