BO In-store Ops Project Management Senior Associate

Company Description

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. For more information, visit NIQ.com.

Job Description

This role is accountable for receiving and analyzing new project requests and ensuring necessary steps are taken to successfully run feasibility & cost studies, pilots and resulting projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Receives and analyse new project requests 
• Runs feasibility studies and pilots to confirm project feasibility, resource requirements and timelines; Is able to interrogate data and other people, if needed, to draw conclusions, make formal recommendations to the BO Instore Ops E2E Manager. 
• Drives planning for each project and manages the reporting and follow up.  
• Track project progress /quality - define action plan as required, until BAU tracking process is established 
• Supports the BO Instore Ops E2E Manager and local teams to ensure that all non-standard back-office activities will be tracked and investigated together with the local teams, so that we can create a migration plan to standardize them within a reasonable timeline.  
• Collects information from other CoE functions to allow necessary planning and preparation 
• Implements standardization of new and recurring projects, ensuring the approach can be replicated across countries 
• Ensures necessary tracking and reporting of projects managed 
• Point of contact for Commercial teams to support various collection types  
• Typical projects covered by this function may include: 

-New request on SFA (Sales Force Activation) non-standard studies 

-RES initial planning 

-New project audit, or ad hoc project in store panel 

-New C-DAR applications implementation 

-Closing/open operations in Countries under the scope of the DA Regional Leader (APAC) 

-Outsourcing/Insourcing in Countries under the scope of the DA Regional Leader (APAC) 

-Processes benchmark and best demonstrated practices within BO In Store Ops 

-New enhancements follow-up 

-Special studies (LSDA) preparation 

-Special Projects Tracking Status 

-Follow-up on Factory transitions like CIP 

Qualifications

• BA or BS in engineering or similar 
• 2 years in similar positions
• Feasibility analysis experience; knowledge of field, back office, technology and other NLSN processes 
• General experience with Input Operations and data collection. 
• Project management and communication skills 
• Strong business acumen 
• Strong Analytical / Operations skills including tools / Input Operation processes to be able to correctly communicate and draw conclusions and recommendations to the BO Instore Ops E2E Manager. 
• Problem solving skills 
• Fast Learned / Process Understanding 
• Self-motivated and able to work independently 
• Fluent English level (written and oral) & local language (depends on the region) 

Additional Information

Our Benefits

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

NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/info/niqs-ai-safety-policies/

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.

For more information, visit NIQ.com

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