NielsenIQ: Project Manager (PMP Certification preferred) — Chennai, TN, India

About NielsenIQ

NielsenIQ, also known as NIQ, works in consumer intelligence and retail measurement. Its employer material describes using market information, consumer insights and analytics to help businesses understand buying behaviour. Its data operations address the accuracy and completeness of information behind client reports, while analytical services interpret that information. The business connects details about products and retail activity with broader views of markets, giving organisations evidence for understanding demand and making commercial decisions.

The position and its setting

NielsenIQ lists Project Manager (PMP Certification preferred) in Chennai, TN, India, under reference R26_0022003|IN. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 16 September 2026
• Brands: NielsenIQ
• Job Family: Project/Program Management Generalist/Multidiscipline

Responsibilities and work described

• We are seeking an experienced and Market Research Project Manager to lead end-to-end market research projects across global markets, with a primary focus on supporting US-based stakeholders and clients
• The ideal candidate will possess project management expertise, communication skills, and a passion for leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to improve project efficiency, decision-making, and execution
• The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, monitoring, and delivering complex market research and business initiatives while ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards
• Project Planning & Execution
• Leadership: multiple market research and business projects from initiation through completion
• Development: comprehensive project plans, timelines, milestones, risk registers, and resource plans
• Building: and maintain detailed project schedules using Smartsheet and other project management tools
• Tracking: project progress and proactively identify schedule, budget, and delivery risks
• Quality / delivery: timely completion of project deliverables while maintaining quality standards
• Stakeholder Management
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
• Facilitate project meetings, status reviews, and executive updates
• Management: stakeholder expectations and communicate project status, risks, and mitigation plans effectively
• Collaboration: with cross-functional teams across global locations
• AI-Enabled Project Management
• Utilize Artificial Intelligence tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini, or equivalent platforms to improve project planning, reporting, risk management, documentation, and productivity

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Statistics, Economics, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
• 8-10 years of demonstrated project management experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing market research, consumer insights, analytics, data operations, or related projects
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects in a global environment
• Project Management
• Knowledge: project management methodologies and best practices
• Expertise in project planning, risk management, resource management, budget tracking, and stakeholder management
• Advanced proficiency in Smartsheet for schedule development and project tracking
• AI & Digital Skills
• Hands-on experience using AI tools to improve productivity and project execution
• Integrate AI-driven approaches into project management workflows
• Understanding: Microsoft 365 tools including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Copilot
• Communication
• Verbal and written English communication skills
• Confidently interact with senior leadership and global stakeholders
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Leadership & Collaboration
• Organizational and problem-solving skills
• Influence without authority and drive cross-functional alignment
• Self-starter with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent certification is preferred
• Experience working with US-based stakeholders or clients is highly desirable

Location, schedule and contract conditions

• Work arrangement: On-site
• Advertised location: Chennai, TN, India

Benefits mentioned by the employer

• 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/

Pay and application dates

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Practical preparation: Excel

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Relevant skills

• AI/ML
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• AI
• process improvement
• risk management
• project management
• stakeholder management
• communication
• Lean
• Six Sigma
• marketing