Product Manager

NielsenIQ•Columbia, MO

7d•$96,300 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Product Manager at NIQ, you will define and drive the strategy, roadmap, and execution of key product initiatives that power content acquisition, product attribution, and data science capabilities across both customer-facing platforms and internal systems. Your work will directly support business strategy and enable scalable, efficient operational processes. You will collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, design, commercial, and customer success teams to deliver high-impact solutions that address evolving client needs and create measurable value.

Requirements

Experience in Product Management: Previous experience as a Product Manager or similar role is strongly preferred.
Experience with Agile Best Practices: Solid understanding and hands-on experience with Agile methodologies, including Scrum and/or Kanban.
Excellent Written and Verbal English Communication: Demonstrated skill in written English with the ability to convey complex information clearly. Must be able to effectively communicate in English with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with software development processes and ability to translate product and technical requirements into actionable user stories.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Ability to leverage data insights to measure progress, inform decisions, and optimize team performance.
Problem-Solving Skills: Demonstrated skill in anticipating and resolving conflicts and challenges to keep projects on track.
Product Experience: Previous experience as a Product Manager supporting and/or managing large data sets, data science models, LLMs, AI, and ML.

Responsibilities

Define and communicate a clear product vision and roadmap aligned to business objectives
Lead end-to-end product development in conjunction with product owners, ensuring delivery of differentiated, high-quality solutions
Leverage Voice of Customer insights, market trends, and domain expertise to drive innovation and enhance user experience
Conduct discovery to identify customer pain points, market opportunities, and competitive differentiation
Partner with stakeholders to ensure successful product launches and continuous improvement
Own and execute the end-to-end go-to-market (GTM) strategy for product and project delivery
Define product vision and direction, ensuring alignment with business goals and strategic priorities
Build compelling narratives to validate opportunities, articulate value, and secure leadership buy-in
Define, track, and communicate ROI, business value, and success metrics
Assess opportunities, develop business cases, and prioritize initiatives based on impact and strategic alignment
Ensure delivery is focused on highest-value outcomes
Conduct market, user, and competitive analysis to inform product strategy and roadmap
Continuously analyze user feedback, behaviors, and needs to enhance product experience
Partner closely with Product Management to define and maintain a value-driven product backlog
Provide clear direction and requirements to product owners and development teams
Ensure alignment across Product, Engineering, and business stakeholders for seamless delivery
Collaborate with Product Leaders, Business Analysts, Project Managers, and other teams to ensure coordinated execution and accountability
Support teams through a collaborative leadership style, removing blockers and enabling progress
Drive transparency through clear, consistent communication and reporting to senior leadership and key commercial stakeholders
Facilitate decision-making, stakeholder alignment, and conflict resolution
Ensure work is delivered according to business priorities and timelines
Foster a culture of trust, accountability, and continuous improvement
Create an environment where challenges can be raised openly and addressed constructively