Job Description

Company DescriptionNIQ 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\xe2\x84\xa2.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.Consultant cyber -Associate Release Train Engineer (RTE) / Scrum master , Chennai - IndiaREFID944126Our Cybersecurity Strategy Team works diligently to protect NielsenIQ\'s data center and cloud components from cyber-attacks. We are driving a global security strategy through technology leader partnership, continuously evolving security approaches and alignment, analyzing industry frameworks and standards to drive more meaningful security outcomes, and actively searching for ways to drive more cohesive security capability delivery across our global estate.This role will be part of Cybersecurity Strategy Team and will support the management of critical projects within the Agile Release Train (ART) and across all cyber teams. Candidate should have extensive knowledge and experience in the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). Candidate must have understanding of agile best practices at the team and program levels. Emphasis will be on supporting the RTE in program delivery. The role of the Associate RET is to provide ART coaching as needed and directed by the RTE, lead key cybersecurity ceremonies for the RTE when needed, including PI planning, support the management of key reports for the Cybersecurity Teams. This role will be responsible for guiding cybersecurity teams and stakeholders on the use of processes, artifacts, tool usage and management, and intake for agile initiatives.Responsibilities

• Help coach & guide the ART stakeholders on agile processes, tool usage and management
• Support RTE in planning and executing all Cybersecurity Agile ceremonies through process and technology execution
• Assist RTE with tracking the execution of Program Objectives, features, & capabilities
• Help document and manage program risks and escalations
• Support development and tracking of agile metrics and reporting
• Work directly with stakeholders to collect and identify relevant project information to be documented in Jira
• Understand Jira collaboration, workflow, data and document management requirements and opportunities
• Provide expertise on all aspects of Jira, including configuration, customization, administration, and integration
• Work with cross-functional teams to implement Jira best practices and solutions
• Train and support users on how to use Jira effectively
• Develop and maintain Jira documentation and knowledge bases
• Stay up-to-date on the latest Jira features and best practices
• Develop and maintain work management standards

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience working with Jira (specifically structuring work, creating reports, and managing sprints, etc) required.
• 2-3 years in scrum master or project management role required
• Strong leadership skills and result oriented
• Self-motivated and autonomous works with bias for action and adaption toward strategic goals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to write custom JQL (Jira Query Language)
• 1-3 years experience working with SmartSheets and its integration with Jira preferred
• 1-3 years experience working with Jira Service Desk preferred
• Knowledge and experience working in an agile sprint-based environment - specifically using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) is a plus
• Experience working in cybersecurity is a plus
• 1-3 years of demonstratable experience designing, documenting, and implementing Power Platform and Power BI solutions is a plus
• 1-3 years building Power BI reports, datasets, and dashboards
• Innate curiosity, strong problem-solving skills, and a drive for simplification and automation.

Additional Information

• Enjoy a flexible and rewarding work environment with peer-to-peer recognition platforms.
• Recharge and revitalize with help of wellness plans made for you and your family.
• Plan your future with financial wellness tools.
• Stay relevant and upskill yourself with career development opportunities

About NIQNIQ 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\xe2\x84\xa2.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: | | |Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionNIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Our global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide.Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the NielsenIQ News Center:NIQ or any of our subsidiaries will never ask you for money at any point of the recruitment or onboarding process.

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