Principal Data Operations Analyst

NielsenIQ; Vadodara; Hybrid; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

LinkedIn Learning

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

NielsenIQ is looking for a statistical operations manager in Vadodara, India. The role involves managing end-to-end statistical operations ensuring high-quality data delivery to clients.

Ideal candidates will have a Master’s in mathematics or statistics and strong Excel skills. We offer a flexible working environment and value diversity in our workplace.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience required.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and cultures.
• Willingness to work in different time zones.

Responsibilities

• Manage NIQ's Statistical Operations processes.
• Ensure high quality and on-time data delivery.
• Prepare reports for stakeholders.
• Respond to statistical operations-related queries.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Problem-solving skills

Root cause analysis

Analytical skills

Attention to details

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexible working approach

Education

Master’s in mathematics or statistics

Tools

SQL

Python

Job description

Job Description

• Accountable for keeping data in NIQ’s store repository complete, accurate and up to date.
• Reviews data for deficiencies or errors, correct incompatibilities if possible and check outputs.
• Research and obtain further information for incomplete data.
• Conduct desk research and update store repository with Modern Trade address lists from various sources including internet.
• Respond to queries for any store related information.
• Accountable for maintaining NIQ Panel & setting up requirements for store recruitment planning.
• Work on making the NIQ panel efficient.
• Engage and agree with stakeholders on prioritization of issues, root cause analysis and proposed solution.
• Execute action plans, monitor execution & make recommendations to all stakeholders.
• Interpret panel health KPIs & data, analyze results and reports using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports.
• Prepare panel management related reports for internal and external stakeholders in Excel or using panel analytics tools.
• Maintain work documents and SOPs.
• Support stakeholders/process owners to track and assess results of implemented solutions to ensure that desired outcomes have been met.
• Support manager and/or lead monthly engagement meetings with stakeholders.
• Support manager in conducting training sessions for stakeholders.

Statistical Operations

• Accountable for managing end-to-end NIQ’s Statistical Operations processes with a goal of delivering high quality and on-time data to clients according to SLAs, including extensive data analysis using statistical/mathematical techniques.
• Address client queries related to Statistical Operations.
• Ensure representation of local market conditions in delivery processes.
• Accountable for critical-to-quality decisions in Statistical Operations processes.
• Partner with Operations Enablement team/Process Engineering to drive establishment, implementation and maintenance of the standards and governance of Statistical Operations Processes.
• Maintain two-way communication process with other Pillar Leads, Country Output leads, and other Operations functions – ensuring end-to-end alignment.
• Participate in regional/global company initiatives as required, from Enablement, BPI, Data Science, or other functions within NIQ.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent advanced Excel working knowledge.
• Must have proactive problem-solving skills.
• Must have skills of root cause analysis.
• Must have excellent analytical skills (both approach and execution).
• Must have ability to make judgments based on information gathered to make sound recommendations to stakeholders.
• Must have attention to details.
• Must have inclination towards innovation in day-to-day workings.
• Should be able to effectively collaborate across functions, geographies and cultures, with effective communication (verbal and written).
• Should have good presentation skills and ability to develop contextually rich and visually compelling presentations to communicate solutions.
• Should have strong interpersonal skills, be technically savvy, creative, curious, always willing to learn new things, adaptable, and self-driven.
• Should demonstrate evidence of planning and organization skills and ability to work quickly and accurately in pressured environment.
• Should have flexible approach to working hours and be ready to work in different time-zones.
• Master’s in mathematics or statistics (Mandatory).
• Must have working knowledge of SQL.
• Python programming knowledge is a plus.
• Experience of 3-5 years.

Additional Information

This role is for B4 Level, hence B3 and B4 can apply.

Our Benefits

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

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. All employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics.