Market Research Project Manager

NielsenIQ; Chennai; Presencial; INR 1.800.000 - 3.200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

NielsenIQ is seeking an experienced Market Research Project Manager to lead end‑to‑end projects globally, with emphasis on US stakeholders. The role emphasizes AI‑assisted planning, dashboards, and governance across initiatives.

Qualifications include 8–10 years in project management, 5+ years in market research or analytics, and certifications such as PMP/Prince2. Strong communication is essential for cross‑functional collaboration.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• PM certifications preferred (PMP/PRINCE2/Agile/Lean Six Sigma).
• 8–10 years of demonstrated project management experience.
• 5+ years in market research, insights, analytics, or related projects.
• Experience managing multiple global projects, US clients desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Lead multiple market research and business projects from initiation through completion.
• Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, risk registers and resources.
• Create and maintain detailed schedules using Smartsheet and tools.
• Track progress; identify schedule, budget, and delivery risks.
• Ensure timely deliverables with quality standards.
• Serve as primary contact for internal/external stakeholders.
• Facilitate meetings, status reviews and executive updates.
• Communicate status, risks and mitigations effectively to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams across global locations.
• Leverage AI tools to improve planning, reporting, risk management, and docs.

Conocimientos

Project Planning

Risk Management

Resource Management

Budget Tracking

Stakeholder Management

Global Project Experience

US Stakeholders Experience

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Statistics, Economics, Engineering, IT, or related field

Herramientas

Smartsheet

Microsoft Copilot

ChatGPT

Gemini

Descripción del empleo

Project Manager (PMP Certification preferred) Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Market Research Project Manager to lead end-to-end market research projects across global markets, with a primary focus on supporting US-based stakeholders and clients. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management expertise, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to improve project efficiency, decision-making, and execution.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Lead multiple market research and business projects from initiation through completion.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, milestones, risk registers, and resource plans.
• Build and maintain detailed project schedules using Smartsheet and other project management tools.
• Track project progress and proactively identify schedule, budget, and delivery risks.
• Ensure timely completion of project deliverables while maintaining quality standards.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate project meetings, status reviews, and executive updates.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate project status, risks, and mitigation plans effectively.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across global locations.

AI-Enabled Project Management

• Utilize Artificial Intelligence tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini, or equivalent platforms to improve project planning, reporting, risk management, documentation, and productivity.
• Automate routine project management activities where appropriate.
• Drive AI adoption and recommend innovative approaches to improve operational efficiency.
• Generate project insights, dashboards, and executive summaries using AI-assisted solutions.

Project Governance & Reporting

• Maintain project governance standards and ensure adherence to project management methodologies.
• Prepare weekly and monthly project health reports.
• Track KPIs, risks, issues, dependencies, and action items.
• Escalate critical issues proactively and recommend mitigation strategies.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement best practices.
• Contribute to the development of project management standards, templates, and frameworks.
• Document lessons learned and promote knowledge sharing across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Statistics, Economics, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent certification is preferred.
• Experience 8-10 years of demonstrated project management experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing market research, consumer insights, analytics, data operations, or related projects.
• Proven experience managing multiple concurrent projects in a global environment.
• Experience working with US-based stakeholders or clients is highly desirable.

Required Skills & Competencies

Project Management

• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices.
• Expertise in project planning, risk management, resource management, budget tracking, and stakeholder management.
• Advanced proficiency in Smartsheet for schedule development and project tracking.

AI & Digital Skills

• Hands‑on experience using AI tools to improve productivity and project execution.
• Ability to integrate AI‑driven approaches into project management workflows.