Senior Manager, Data Science

Company DescriptionNIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View(TM).Job DescriptionOwn Data Science for a specific-market/industry on new and already established products, services and designBe a Data Science business partner for country / cluster leaders, commercial, product, and technology leaders to achieve country specific goals including revenue and EBITDA and other objectivesRegularly meet directly with clients to understand strategic business needs, translate them into analytical strategies and offer innovative solutions driven through state of the art methodologies in Data ScienceSupport Client and Commercial teams with Data Science design and methodological questionsPlay a leading role in the application of data and analytics strategies in support of clients’ business needsInnovate and create out of the box solutions by leveraging large and diverse data sets and state of the art technologiesCollaborate and align with other Data Science team units to deliver and prioritize objectivesEnable Data Science technology solutions on the ground and ensure solutions meets client needsContribute to identifying third parties and evaluate their capabilities and data sets in order to develop new solutionsDesign and conduct studies, tests and use advanced analytics techniques to build proof of concept and prototypes for use casesEnable your team to focus on innovation and contribute to the company's objectivesCoach and develop junior data scientistsLead the team and provide performance objectivesQualificationsProfessionals with degrees in Maths, Data Science, Statistics, or related fields involving statistical analysis of large data sets5+ years of experience in market research or relevant fieldSolid understanding of CPG/FMCG Industry and Retail market impact on client’s business within the marketWork experience on eCommerce, webscraping solutions, consumer sourced data solutions is preferredSoft skills qualifications:Passionate about innovation and technologyExperienced connecting with stakeholders and clients proactively, finding ways to link client's needs with the businessInnovative mindset, creativity, thinking out-of-the-boxGood ability to effectively convey complex concepts to non-expertsStrong Problem-Solving skillsIntellectual curiosity and persistence to find answers to questionsGreat collaborative and interpersonal skills to communicate at all levelsAbility to set prioritiesGood leadership skillsBusiness acumen, consultative skills and empathy for clientsGreat command of written and spoken EnglishEager to continuously learn and adapt to changing technologies and toolsGood ability to make decisions and successfully manage multiple assignments concurrently in a high pressure environmentGood people management skills and coachingAnalytical and Technical skills:Solid understanding of StatisticsStrong aptitude for data analysisSolid critical/ logical thinkingBusiness acumen, finance and budgeting knowledgeKnowledge / familiarity on data visualization tools (e.g. Spotfire, Tableau, etc) and programming languages (Python, R), preferredAdditional InformationExciting work environment that brings people togetherUse the latest digital technologiesOngoing trainings to support your developmentOpportunities for personal and professional growthHybrid workOur BenefitsFlexible working environmentVolunteer time offLinkedIn LearningEmployee-Assistance-Program (EAP)About NIQNIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.For more information, visit NIQ.comWant to keep up with our latest updates?Follow us on: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | FacebookOur commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionAt NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence. All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion