Job Description

R24_0011412 - Product Analyst || GFK-NIQ , Chennai/PuneGfK - An NIQ company, we are on a mission to drive sustainable growth for our people, our clients, and the world around us. We combine prescriptive insights and consulting expertise to analyze, explain and predict what is happening in today's fast-changing world.xe2x80x8bOur employees, the shapers of tomorrow, are empowered to bring new bold ideas to life by connecting unique datasets, science, and digital research. We encourage innovation and offer global career and fast development opportunities. This is why the world's largest companies and leading brands know GfK as their trusted partner. xe2x80x8bAre you a Product Analyst or Product Owner with a passion for product platform strategy and development? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to work on our flagship product, gfknewron. In this role, you'll play a crucial part in providing our Tech & Durables customers with instant access to industry-leading consumer and market intelligence, empowering them to make better decisions and drive profitable actions.xe2x80x8bIn this role, you will contribute to a global product roadmap for gfknewron and will prioritize, define, and then build capabilities to meet customers needs. You'll collaborate with a team of product, technology (developers, QA and architecture), operations, and commercial leaders to define product features and generate / maintain detailed requirements to ensure the product meets evolving business needs and enable our users to work effectively and drive our business forward. xe2x80x8bIn your role, you would:xe2x80x8bxe2x80x8bxe2x80x8b

• Support the delivery of your product to meet the goals, stakeholder requirements and uses cases definedxe2x80x8b
• Work with your scrum team(s) under the scaled agile methodology to plan, execute and deploy features and functionsxe2x80x8b
• Work closely with your scrum team(s) to troubleshoot feature bugs and test to ensure appropriate fixes are implementedxe2x80x8b
• Be responsible for user acceptance testing as a proxy for users, as they match your user journey xe2x80x8b
• Work with your product owner(s) to prioritize backlog items into sprintsxe2x80x8b
• Participate in roadmap planning and feature prioritizationxe2x80x8b
• Collaborate with Product Owner and scrum team(s) to plan, execute and deploy features and functions (using SAFe)xe2x80x8b
• Break down epics into user stories and requirements based on user needs/challenges and evolving business needsxe2x80x8b
• Ensure end-to-end product definition and delivery of solutions xe2x80x8bxe2x80x8b
• Form hypotheses and potential solutions quickly that can be vetted out in prototypes or wireframesxe2x80x8bxe2x80x8b
• Build supporting materials as necessary, such as training of FAQ documentsxe2x80x8b
• Work with internal users and usage data to validate the effectiveness and success of your changesxe2x80x8b
• Collaborate with user experience team, providing feedback on the designsxe2x80x8b

QualificationsWe are looking for people with:xe2x80x8bxe2x80x8b

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent work experiencexe2x80x8bxe2x80x8b
• 2-4+ years of experience in a Product role, with previous experience in a Technology, Operations, or Data Science rolexe2x80x8bxe2x80x8b
• Solid ability to present information in the simplest and most compelling wayxe2x80x8bxe2x80x8b
• Solid communication skills, including the ability to influence key stakeholdersxe2x80x8b
• Experience in CRM (Microsoft Dynamics 365, Salesforce, etc.) is preferredxe2x80x8b
• Experience in an Agile Product Owner role (breaking down requirements into user stories, sprint planning etc.) is preferredxe2x80x8b
• Experience using JIRA for requirements and development work tracking is preferredxe2x80x8b
• Experience with SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) is a plusxe2x80x8b
• Good understanding of technical concepts, services and implementationsxe2x80x8bxe2x80x8b
• Excited to ideate on new challenges while simultaneously diving into the detailsxe2x80x8bxe2x80x8b
• Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative, and flexible environment where no two days are the samexe2x80x8bxe2x80x8b
• Enjoys working in the gray or unknown - defining the undefined, challenging the status quo, and solving uncharted business challenges xe2x80x8bxe2x80x8b
• Passion for using data and feedback to inform decisions and to advocate for our usersxe2x80x8bxe2x80x8b

Additional InformationDon't meet every single requirement? Some people are less likely to apply unless they meet all the requirements listed in a job specification. GfK is looking for self-starters to join our innovative team keen to take on a new challenge. So, if you're excited about this role but your skills and experience don't align perfectly with every requirement we've listed, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.We are an ethical and honest company that is wholly committed to its clients and employees. We are proud to be an inclusive workplace for all and are committed to equal opportunity in employment which focuses on all of our employees reaching their full potential. We are looking forward to meeting you!Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

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 Viewxe2x84xa2. 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.comWant 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 NIQ News Center:

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