Date: Aug 7, 2020

Location: Chicago, IL, US

Company: Nielsen

Director Product Leader - 68863

Product Leadership - USA Chicago, Illinois 

DIRECTOR PRODUCT LEADER - CHICAGO, IL
 
ABOUT THIS JOB
The Product Leader - Price and Promotion Future Product is responsible for the execution of the Product Design Life Cycle within the PnP Product area with a specific focus on Horizon Three product sets. Specifically, the Product Leader will be accountable for leading Client Discovery, assisting our Technology, Data Science and Delivery through Design, Build and Deliver.
 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES
 

• Bring a start-up mentality to Nielsen Price and Promotion Future Product
• Lead client discovery in conjunction with our product marketing and commercial teams
• Translate client data needs into viable solutions to add incremental US$50m revenue over the coming 3yrs 
• Understand client technology strategies and design product suites to maximize future potential
• Transform an existing product portfolio through the Product Development Lifecycle from Discovery through Design, Build, Deliver and Retire to deliver incremental growth US$50m
• Develop a strong understanding of our global competitive landscape and create a strongly differentiated product strategy
• Consistently deliver minimal viable products, in an agile manner to our client base to drive revenue growth early and fast

 
 
 
 
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOU
You’re the first to recognize an opportunity, then turn it into a client solution. Pivot is your middle name. Last-minute requests? No problem. You confidently build alignment, creating and delivering high-value technical products in an agile manner., and you care about the people behind every number. In fact, you’re a bit of a people person and feel energized by successful collaboration. You   Design, Build, and Deliver and relationships, and your experience speaks for itself. Curiosity, communication, and critical thinking drive your work--whether you got your start in sales or consulting analytics, or consumer goods. Now you’re ready for what’s next.
 
 
 
QUALIFICATIONS 
 

• 3+ years of experience in an agile development product role within the DaaS and/or SaaS industry. Specialism in Pricing and Promotion a distinct advantage
• 5+ years of experience with technology and/or analytics in a CPG environment
• Exceptional networking and influencing skills
• Demonstrated record of creating and delivering successful product innovations
• Demonstrated experience in understanding customer needs, translating that into use cases and delivering in an agile manner
• Strong knowledge of marketing research, technology, and general business models.
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Outgoing confident individual who is comfortable interacting with senior executives both internally and externally.
   

ABOUT NIELSEN

We’re in tune with what the world is watching, buying, and everything in between. If you can think of it, we’re measuring it. We sift through the small stuff and piece together big pictures to provide a comprehensive understanding of what’s happening now and what’s coming next for our clients. Today’s data is tomorrow’s marketplace revelation.

We like to be in the middle of the action. That’s why you can find us at work in over 100 countries. From global industry leaders to small businesses, consumer goods to media companies, we work with them all. We’re bringing in data 24/7 and the possibilities are endless. See what’s next with us at Nielsen: careers.nielsen.com

Nielsen is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class.

Job Type: Regular 

Primary Location:  Chicago,Illinois 

Secondary Locations: Poland, Czech Republic, Spain, 

Travel:  Yes, 25% of the Time