Project Management Expert

NielsenIQ; Girardot; On-site; COP 40,000,000 - 70,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

LinkedIn Learning

Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

Job summary

NielsenIQ is seeking a capable Project Manager to coordinate market research studies from client lockdown through field closure. You will liaise between commercial teams, internal departments, and external vendors to ensure high-quality data collection and timely delivery.

You will use AI-enabled tools to improve questionnaire setup, data validation, translations, and workflow automation, while maintaining rigorous research standards and clear stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1–2 years of professional experience in research & project management.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the commercial team on study objectives and client requirements for survey execution.
• Set up high-quality questionnaires, coordinate translations, and perform quality checks before field launch.
• Create online study setups using data platform software.
• Act as the main point of contact for survey setup, test product logistics, concept handling, and data collection.
• Coordinate and document all study information, deadlines, and changes while managing timelines and stakeholder communication.
• Monitor live studies daily, troubleshoot issues, elevate at-risk projects promptly, and ensure projects are completed on time.
• Work directly with third-party vendors to manage sampling requirements and ensure compliance with standards. Provide feedback and maintain accurate metrics for vendor performance tracking.
• Leverage AI tools to enhance productivity and quality, including (but not limited to) questionnaire review, translation validation, data quality checks, issue identification, reporting, and workflow automation.
• Continuously identify opportunities to integrate AI into workflows to improve efficiency, scalability, and project outcomes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Problem-solving

Collaboration

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

English fluency

Independence

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Data platform software

Job description

Job Description

PMs are responsible for ensuring that market research projects are set up and run smoothly. The PM acts as a liaison between the commercial team, internal departments, and external suppliers to execute high-quality consumer data collection for research studies. Ownership of a study starts at client lockdown and continues until fieldwork is closed.

In this role, the use of AI-enabled tools and technologies is expected as a core part of day-to-day responsibilities, supporting efficiency, quality control, data analysis, and process optimization across all stages of project execution.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Collaborate with the commercial team on study objectives and client requirements for survey execution.
• Set up high-quality questionnaires, coordinate translations, and perform quality checks before field launch.
• Create online study setups using data platform software.
• Act as the main point of contact for survey setup, test product logistics, concept handling, and data collection.
• Coordinate and document all study information, deadlines, and changes while managing timelines and stakeholder communication.
• Monitor live studies daily, troubleshoot issues, elevate at-risk projects promptly, and ensure projects are completed on time.
• Work directly with third-party vendors to manage sampling requirements and ensure compliance with standards. Provide feedback and maintain accurate metrics for vendor performance tracking.
• Leverage AI tools to enhance productivity and quality, including (but not limited to) questionnaire review, translation validation, data quality checks, issue identification, reporting, and workflow automation.
• Continuously identify opportunities to integrate AI into workflows to improve efficiency, scalability, and project outcomes.

Qualifications

Requirements & Skills

• Attention to detail.
• Multi-tasking skills.
• Problem-solving and process improvement skills.
• Ability to collaborate and negotiate to attain alignment across teams and internal clients.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint experience.
• Fluent communication in English – written and spoken.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and field operations effectively.
• Comfortable using AI-powered tools and technologies as part of daily work; ability to learn and adapt to new AI capabilities quickly.
• Strong critical thinking skills to validate AI-generated outputs and ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with research standards.

Education & Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree.
• 1–2 years of professional experience in research & project management.
• Ability to handle stress well and maintain a positive, flexible attitude.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work individually as well as in a team environment.

Additional Information

ID: R26_0023301

Our Benefits

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

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About NIQ

NIQ 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. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

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