Senior Product Manager I en The Nielsen Company

Company Description

At Nielsen, we are passionate about our work to power a better media future for all people by providing powerful insights that drive client decisions and deliver extraordinary results. Our talented, global workforce is dedicated to capturing audience engagement with content - wherever and whenever it’s consumed. Together, we are proudly rooted in our deep legacy as we stand at the forefront of the media revolution. When you join Nielsen, you will join a dynamic team committed to excellence, perseverance, and the ambition to make an impact together. We champion you, because when you succeed, we do too. We enable your best to power our future.

Job Description

Job Summary 

• Define product requirements, work with data science and engineering teams to deliver solutions that meet user needs.
• Requires conceptual and practical expertise in own area and general knowledge of related areas
• Uses best practices and knowledge
• Solves complex problems: takes a new perspective using existing solutions
• Works independently receives minimal guidance
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience

Responsibilities

• Requirements Definition: Translate user needs, business requirements, and technical capabilities into clear product specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Responsible for solving complex problems within their discipline, leading smaller projects, and providing informal guidance to colleagues.
• Create the product roadmap by prioritizing features and initiatives based on strategic value, customer impact, and technical feasibility.
• Backlog Grooming that aligns with available Engineering capacity and maps to an overall solution roadmap.
• Stakeholder Communication: Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, proactively communicating product updates, progress, and key learnings.
• Set and track ROI goals for each product, ensuring they deliver value and align with broader  business objectives 
• Track and enforce contractual commitments to inform product roadmap and prioritization
• Gain a deep understanding of customer experience, identify and fill product gaps and generate new ideas that grow market share, improve customer experience and drive growth

Qualifications

• Should have experience in B2B data products is preferred.
• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate Nielsen in the market
• Solves complex problems by taking a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
• Proven experience in backlog grooming, demonstrating strong prioritization skills, and effectively supporting the team in successful sprint planning.
• Scope and prioritize activities based on business and customer impact
• Familiarity with complex data methodologies to combine data assets into products
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and translate ideas into actionable plans and detailed product requirements documented in PRDs.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a demonstrated capacity to use data to inform product decisions.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate ideas to diverse audiences.
• Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Technical Acumen: Foundational understanding of software development processes and technologies, enabling effective collaboration with technical teams.
• Strong time management skills
• Experience in writing technical specifications and technology requirements
• Knowledge of project and product management tools like Jira and Aha
• Explains complex, difficult and/or sensitive information; works to build consensus
• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies
• 5-10 years, track record of independent work product
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree or certifications preferred.

Additional Information

Working Hours : Requires overlap hours from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM IST based on specific requirements.

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