The Nielsen Company
media
SeniorProjectManager
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“Senior Project Manager at The Nielsen Company. Skills: IT project management, application development project management, system migration project management, Agile methodologies. Manage project teams, schedules, and budgets. Deliver results on time and within scope”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver results on time and within scope; Ensure all projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget
Industry & Context.
Solve complex problems; Takes a new perspective using existing solutions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, 5+ years of experience in IT project management, preferably managing application development or system migration projects, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Solid organizational skills, including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills, leadership skills and the ability to motivate and manage diverse project teams
Nice to Have
Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification, Agile certification (e. g. , Scrum Master) or proven experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies, Experience using project management tools such as Jira, Confluence or equivalent, Experience managing projects related to ERP (SAP) or CRM systems
What You'll Do.
Deliver results on time and within scope
Solve complex problems
Lead and manage the entire lifecycle of IT projects
Develop detailed project plans
Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors
Ensure projects are delivered on-time
Manage changes to project scope
Measure project performance
Report and escalate to management
Perform risk management
Create and maintain project documentation
Facilitate Agile ceremonies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Manage project teams; Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors; Provide informal guidance to colleagues; Collaborate with stakeholders and senior management
Communication Scope
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Process & Methodology
project lifecycle management, project planning, scope definition, goal setting, deliverable definition, timeline development, milestone planning, resource allocation, risk management strategies, change management, project performance measurement, reporting, budget management, vendor management, Agile ceremonies facilitation
Full Job Description
At Nielsen, we are passionate about our work to power a better media future for all people by providing powerful insights that drive client decisions and deliver extraordinary results. Our talented, global workforce is dedicated to capturing audience engagement with content - wherever and whenever it’s consumed. Together, we are proudly rooted in our deep legacy as we stand at the forefront of the media revolution. When you join Nielsen, you will join a dynamic team committed to excellence, perseverance, and the ambition to make an impact together. We champion you, because when you succeed, we do too. We enable your best to power our future. Job Summary * Manage project teams, schedules, and budgets to deliver results on time and within scope. * Requires in-depth knowledge and experience * Uses best practices and knowledge * Solves complex problems: takes a new perspective using existing solutions * Works independently receives minimal guidance * Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience Responsibilities * Responsible for solving complex problems within their discipline, leading smaller projects, and providing informal guidance to colleagues. * Lead and manage the entire lifecycle of IT projects, from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring, and closure. ## Qualifications * Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders and senior management. * Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and risk management strategies. * Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects. * Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget. * Manage changes to the project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate verification techniques. * Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques, especially related to application development and cloud migration efforts. * Report and esc
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