Project Manager

Takes Ownership
Holds team & stakeholders accountable
Challenges conventional thought
Is committed to project success
Drives organizational change
Strong Business acumen and ability to gauge the implications on Business before any project decisions.
Communicates Effectively
Excellent communication / Interpersonal skills with ability to communicate complex topics in simple language to broader audiences.
Clear project report out and single point of contact for overall project status
Influences all levels, including senior leaders
Accurate status and health reporting
Active listening skills
Understands audience & makes compelling pitch
Prepares Status Reports to ensure the project’s overall direction and integrity.
Energizes Others
The ability to command respect and to create a sense of community amongst the members of the project teams
Effectively engages business partners & SMEs
Engages and inspires project team
Navigates through individual and cultural differences
Leverage the Project Management gold standards across project teams.
Executes
Develops, manages & executes as per PM governance framework in accordance with the best standards (methods, templates, procedures, metrics, etc.)
Work with Leadership & Project teams to develop detailed Project plans.
Makes recommendations & drives decisions
Applies Sound business knowledge
Ensures quality, on time delivery & cost management.
Ensure maximum efficiency in the allocation of resources and skills
Manages Scope
Responsible for the accurate and timely production of: Statement of Work, Project Plan, Risk Management Plan, success criteria and aligned with steering/stakeholders.
Works at detail level w/o losing "big picture “
Applies consistent change control process
Strong Change Leader with ability to drive stakeholders through the change making a compelling case.
Mitigates Risks & Resolves Issues
Actively Identifies, assigns and tracks issues & risks, ensuring mitigation and mitigation ownership is in place.
Initiating activities and management interventions when gaps in the Project are identified or issues arise
Demonstrates resilience and optimism
At least 6+ of experience in Project Management (E)
Fluency in English (E).
Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management (E)
Knowledge of project management techniques and tools. (Ex : Smartsheet) (E)
PMI / PMP Certification (E).
Experience on operational leadership role (P)
Knowledge of Nielsen business and/or products (P)
Work experience in multi-cultural environments & multi country responsibilities (P)

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No