Director, Data Science Operations

Company: NielsenIQ
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Job DescriptionOur NielsenIQ Technology teams are working on our new "Connect" platform, a unified, global, open data ecosystem powered by Microsoft Azure. Our clients around the world rely on NielsenIQ's data and insights to innovate and grow.The Connect North America Data Science Operations team is passionate about solving complex client challenges and providing data-driven, actionable, timely, and innovative solutions. This Director position was created to lead a team of Data Scientists focused on our consumer panel solutions, supporting both our Legacy and New products. This position requires someone who is passionate about leading, consumer sourced data, data quality, statistical measurement, execution efficiency, and consumer behavior.Responsibilities* Lead, Engage, and Influence a team of Data Science consumer panel experts.* Engage with clients as a Data Science liaison for methodologies, output, and inquiries.* Provide thought leadership for both Legacy and New products.* Partner in the establishing and transferring of methodologies from development to delivery.* Collaborate across functions to drive the best of market outcomes.* Be an expert in the suite of panel solutions.* Continually pursue panel-based consumer measurement excellence.ExperienceQualifications* Bachelor's or Master's Degree with a quantitative discipline.* 8 or more years of industry experience, with consumer panel experience preferred.Skills* Excellent leadership and people management skills.* Advanced proficiency in data analysis and statistical methodologies.* Strong communication skills.* Ability to work cross-functionally.* Aptitude for understanding, deciding and executing complex challenges.* Translates company strategy into team objectives and action plans.* Experienced with programming languages such as Python or R.* Intellectual curiosity and persistence to solve challenges.* Effectively convey complex solutions to non-experts.About NielsenIQAdditional InformationNielsenIQ is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view available of consumers and markets worldwide. We provide consumer packaged goods manufacturers/fast-moving consumer goods and retailers with accurate, actionable information and insights and a complete picture of the complex and changing marketplace that companies need to innovate and grow. Our approach marries proprietary NielsenIQ data with other data sources to help clients around the world understand what's happening now, what's happening next, and how to best act on this knowledge. We like to be in the middle of the action. That's why you can find us at work in over 90 countries, covering more than 90% of the world's population. For more information, visit www.niq.com.NielsenIQ 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.

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