At Nielsen, we're at the forefront of data-driven decision making in the media and marketing industry. Our Product team is the driving force behind innovation, new product ideation, and the delivery of complex data insights worldwide. We're seeking a Senior Technical Product Manager to join our Marketing Mix Business team and lead our data architecture initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and manage end-to-end data architecture solutions, leveraging platforms like Databricks, Snowflake, or other major data management software providers
- Drive the development of data-driven products and features, interfacing directly with stakeholders to envision how data can enhance efficiency and effectiveness
- Lead cross-functional teams using agile methodologies to deliver high-quality data products
- Define and manage product roadmaps, aligning initiatives with business needs and overall vision
- Establish product success criteria and KPIs, monitoring progress and driving transparency into business outcomes
- Collaborate with business users to gather requirements and drive solutions through brainstorming sessions and mockups
- Manage the product backlog, prioritize features, and oversee execution from conception to deployment
- Provide technical leadership in data lifecycle management, including data loading, transformation, and pipeline orchestration
- Advocate for data products through regular demos, training, and communication with users
Qualifications:
- 7+ years of experience in Technical Product Management with a strong focus on data architecture and big data technologies
- Proven expertise in working with data warehouse, data lake, and data lakehouse architectures
- Hands-on experience with platforms like Databricks, Snowflake, or similar data management solutions
- Strong understanding of data pipelines, ETL processes, and data visualization techniques
- Proficiency in SQL and data exploration, with the ability to design charts and dashboards
- Experience in managing and prioritizing complex product backlogs using tools like Jira
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex issues into manageable solutions
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence decision-making through data storytelling
- Agile project management experience, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and scrum master responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in Marketing Mix Modeling or related analytics
- Familiarity with marketing analytics tools and methodologies
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) in a data-centric role
- At Nielsen, we're committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge data solutions that shape the future of marketing and media analytics.
The Role:
As a Senior Technical Product Manager specializing in end-to-end data architecture, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining our suite of data products keeping data governance & persistence at the heart of the design. You'll work closely with the Pillar Lead for Data to shape the future of our data infrastructure and products.
