Director Product Leadership, Incubation Lab

NielsenIQ; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Director of Product Leadership to drive the scaling of incubated innovations. This role combines consultative delivery and product management, focusing on actionable insights and mature solutions. You will set delivery standards, collaborate with data stakeholders, and mentor team members to foster a culture of innovation. The company offers a flexible work environment and values diversity, making it a great place to grow your career in the evolving field of marketing analytics.

Benefits

Flexible Work Environment

Volunteer Time Off

LinkedIn Learning Access

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 8+ years in data or marketing science fields.
• Hands-on knowledge of statistical modeling and ML/AI algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Data Science to prioritize innovation backlog.
• Define delivery standards for incubated solutions.

Skills

Statistical Modeling

Machine Learning Algorithms

Data Analysis

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or Related Field

MBA or Advanced Degree

Tools

PowerBI

Tableau

Spotfire

AWS

GCP

Azure

Jira

Confluence

Git

Job description

Job Description

Candidate must be currently located in the greater Toronto area.

As a Director – Product Leadership, Incubation Lab, reporting to the Lead, Data Science & Innovation, you will focus on scaling incubated innovations into delivery, process, and product excellence. This role combines consultative delivery and product management, aiming to bring actionable insights and mature solutions into our pipeline. Join a culture that fosters creative thinking and entrepreneurial spirit, contributing to our evolving marketing analytics platform. You will set delivery standards and graduation criteria for our solution portfolio, collaborating closely with the Lab Lead and Data Science team.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with Incubator Data Science to prioritize innovation backlog.
2. Define delivery standards & graduation requirements for incubated solutions in partnership with the Lab Lead.
3. Coordinate with data stakeholders & Data Science to gather and process data for client pilot projects.
4. Provide consultative delivery to uncover actionable insights from incubator solutions, models, & algorithms.
5. Partner with Product Development for planning and roadmap setting to ensure smooth transition of innovations into the core platform.
6. Work with engineering teams to plan integrations and deployments.
7. Establish partnerships within NIQ’s Customer Success and Modeling teams for training and handover of solutions.
8. Stay updated on marketing science, machine learning, and AI advancements to identify application opportunities.
9. Mentor team members to foster a culture of innovation and experimentation.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in data or marketing science fields.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in marketing, business, analytics, data science, or related; advanced degree/MBA preferred.
• Hands-on knowledge of statistical modeling (Frequentist & Bayesian).
• Experience with ML/AI algorithms.
• Proficiency in BI tools (PowerBI, Tableau, Spotfire).
• Expertise in Microsoft Office tools (PowerPoint, Excel).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and tools (Databricks, Jupyter, Airflow, Spark).
• Familiarity with product development tools (Jira, Confluence, Git).

Desired Skills:

• Experience in marketing or advertising industry a plus.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain client relationships.
• Excellent logical reasoning, critical thinking, and project management skills.

Additional Information

Benefits include:

• Flexible work environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning access
• Employee Assistance Program

About NIQ

NIQ is the leading consumer intelligence company, providing comprehensive insights into consumer behavior. Following its 2023 merger with GfK, NIQ operates in over 100 markets, covering more than 90% of the global population. For more, visit NIQ.com.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

NIQ is committed to diversity and inclusion, reflecting the communities we serve. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and invite candidates who share this mission. Learn more at Diversity & Inclusion.