Job Description

Senior Manager, Engineering - Vendor Management - Chennai/Pune,INDIAREFID333969So 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 Senior Manager at NielsenIQ, you will lead complex, high-visibility initiatives throughout the project lifecycle.At NielsenIQ, we empower our Senior Managers to make decisions and own their project. We\'re looking for motivated, analytical, dynamic leaders with a passion for management of multiple large preferred vendors. If you thrive in high-energy environments and if you love the idea of working across every business function with visibility to our Global Senior Leadership , you would be a great fit for our teaResponsibilities

• \xc2\xb7 Facilitate and maintain relationship with key vendors.
• \xc2\xb7 Review and manage contracts and renewals - Master Service Agreements and Statements of work.
• \xc2\xb7 As part of Vendor Management office work closely with procurement and Finance
• \xc2\xb7 Establish and ensure proper vendor governance.
• \xc2\xb7 Ensure proper communication to leadership and stakeholders.
• \xc2\xb7 Formalize and review Vendor KPI/SLA management.
• \xc2\xb7 Review vendor compliance of contract clauses.
• \xc2\xb7 Ensure vendor compliance on data privacy and security.
• \xc2\xb7 Work with vendors and finance to ensure financial compliance - invoicing and payments.
• \xc2\xb7 Manage demand management with leaders.
• \xc2\xb7 Resource onboarding tracking and compliance
• \xc2\xb7 Market research to ensure proper benchmarking for vendor metrices and costing.
• \xc2\xb7 Focus and track vendor investment and progress on innovation and continuous improvements.
• \xc2\xb7 Communicate strategic objectives of company to all preferred vendors.
• \xc2\xb7 Work closely with leadership across business functions.
• \xc2\xb7 Track and ensure prompt resolution of issues.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in program management or similar role
• \xc2\xb7 3+ years experience in vendor management
• \xc2\xb7 Proven ability to influence & gain buy-in at multiple levels, across divisions and functions
• \xc2\xb7 Comfort working with senior-level management
• \xc2\xb7 Ability to prioritize, manage, and deliver on multiple activities simultaneously;
• \xc2\xb7 Strong bias toward action, flexible, resourceful, and able to operate effectively within a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• \xc2\xb7 You are the glue of a happy, high-performing, cross-functional team
• \xc2\xb7 Positive attitude, team player, self-starter; takes initiative, ability to work independently
• \xc2\xb7 Bachelor\'s degree in business, computer science, or related field

Additional Information

• Enjoy a flexible and rewarding work environment with peer-to-peer recognition platforms.
• \xc2\xb7 Recharge and revitalize with help of wellness plans made for you and your family.
• \xc2\xb7 Plan your future with financial wellness tools.
• \xc2\xb7 Stay relevant and upskill yourself with career development opportunities.

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 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.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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