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Company DescriptionProgram Manager/Scrum Matser- Chennai/ Pune, IndiaSo where do you fit here? NielsenIQ technology projects, like our clients, span the globe and require managers that can connect the dots for the big-picture strategy. As a Program Manager at NielsenIQ, you will lead complex, high-visibility initiatives throughout the project lifecycle. Your projects may cut across time zones, clients, and technologies and it is your job to keep track of all the moving parts, bring people together across multiple teams and communicate to junior and senior stakeholders.At NielsenIQ, we empower our Program Managers to make decisions and own their project. We\'re looking for motivated, analytical, dynamic leaders with a passion for data and technology to join our Buy Technology Program team. If you thrive in high-energy environments and if you love the idea of working across every business function with visibility to our CTO and Product Leaders, you would be a great fit for our team!Drive the end-to-end execution of program deliverables and tracking of program healthDefine and track program milestones, timelines, and deployment plansAct as the face of the program and communicate progress to upper management and stakeholdersAct as liaison for all facets of the program and pull people together to make decisions (Product, Operations, Technology, Commercial, Data Science, Client Deployment, Marketing, Sales) throughout the projectFacilitate cross-team prioritization between Stakeholders and Technology teams in order to create release plans and continue to manage throughout the program lifecycleEnsure business objectives are clearly defined and that the program meets themManage program scope (demand intake, documentation, change control, communication)Adhere to standard program management processes, best practices, and tools to the organization, including architecture, cybersecurity, and qualityFacilitate conversations to ensure Cross Functional Team Dependencies are tracked, identifying gaps, and mitigating or escalating risksTrack and communicate program objectives and progress (Program Status, Initiative level Jira Boards, and Project Plans)Facilitate Scrum of Scrum meetings, execute release level retrospectivesTrack and ensure prompt resolution of issuesImplement Agile and SAFe methodologies, including PI planning preparation, agile ceremonies, process improvementsCommunicate agile team metrics & drive complianceExecute production and commercial readiness (Sign-offs, Documentation and Rollout Plans and Execution)Track and report on program financials, including resource planningQualifications5+ years in program management or similar role running large projects in operations, technology or engineeringPractical experience with agile techniques and methodologiesSuperior communication skills (interpersonal, verbal, presentation written, email)Proven ability to influence & gain buy-in at multiple levels, across divisions, functions and culturesComfort working with senior-level management and virtual teamsAbility to prioritize, manage, and deliver on multiple projects simultaneously; highly motivated and able to work against aggressive schedulesStrong bias toward action, flexible, resourceful, and able to operate effectively within a dynamic, fast-paced environmentYou are the glue of a happy, high-performing, cross-functional teamPositive attitude, team player, self-starter; takes initiative, ability to work independentlyExperience configuring and using Jira or similar project tracking softwarePreferred: data warehousing, cloud experienceBachelor\'s degree in business, computer science, or related fieldScrum Alliance certifications (i.e. CSM, CSPO, etc.) preferredAdditional Information

• Enjoy a flexible and rewarding work environment with peer-to-peer recognition platforms.
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• 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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