Senior Statistical Consultant / Product Manager / Data Strategy Expert

About the Job

We are looking for a highly experienced professional to join a young, fast‑scaling unit within NIQ for Media, focused on unlocking the full value of disaggregated and hybrid datasets. This role sits at the heart of our rapidly evolving media measurement ecosystem, where innovation is driven through data fusion, harmonization and advanced modeling to deliver actionable outcomes for advertisers, media owners, agencies, and currency bodies.

You will lead strategic product development initiatives, steer methodological innovation, and help transform complex data streams into meaningful insights for both sales and brand impact. This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys shaping concepts from scratch, and can confidently engage with senior decision makers across the industry.

 Your Responsibilities

Product Development | From Vision to Scaled Delivery

• Own the full lifecycle of new products—from early‑stage concepting, RFP/tender participation and prototyping, through to global rollout and market adoption.
• Translate business opportunities into scalable, data‑driven solutions that deliver measurable value for clients and markets.

Product Innovation | Build Hybrid, Big‑Data‑Powered Measurement Systems

• Architect and refine state‑of‑the‑art models that fuse panels with census/device data to produce deduplicated, cross‑media measurement for both content and advertising.
• Drive methodological advancements across reach, sales lift, and brand lift modelling, ensuring scientific rigor and operational scalability.

Collaboration & Influence | Senior Voice Across Product, Tech & Commercial Teams

• Operate as a senior expert within a multidisciplinary setup that prototypes hybrid approaches, harmonizes diverse data sources, and automates performance‑driven products.
• Provide thought leadership on data fusion methodologies, modeling frameworks, and data harmonization strategies.

Stakeholder Engagement | Direct Access to Industry Leaders

• Represent NIQ for Media in conversations with major advertisers, agencies, media owners, and currency bodies.
• Communicate complex analytics clearly and convincingly, ensuring strategic alignment with client goals.

Consulting & Thought Leadership | Methodology, Innovation & Best Practices

• Present results, frameworks, and recommendations to senior stakeholders in both virtual and in‑person settings.
• Contribute to the evolution of industry standards by advocating modern, hybrid measurement approaches.

 Your Concrete To‑Dos

In your first 6–12 months, you will (start):

• Design and validate data fusion pipelines combining panels, device data and third‑party datasets.
• Develop methodological blueprints for cross‑media reach modeling, sales lift estimation, and brand impact analytics.
• Translate advertiser and agency needs into product requirements, aligning commercial opportunities with methodological feasibility.
• Lead pilot projects with key clients and markets and evaluate scalability potential.
• Create documentation, frameworks, and best practices for internal and external stakeholders
• Act as a key methodological advisor to cross‑functional teams during product evolution.

 Your Profile

• Media Expertise:
  Minimum 5+ years of experience in media measurement, audience analytics, marketing science, or related fields; deep understanding of media KPIs and currency systems.
• Model & Product Development Experience:
  Proven track record designing models or analytical products used in audience measurement, cross‑media reporting, or performance analytics.
• Advanced Analytical Skillset:
  Strong command of statistical modeling, data harmonization, data fusion techniques, and big‑data methodologies.
• Technical Excellence:
  Advanced proficiency in R and/or Python, plus familiarity with modern data architectures, cloud environments, and scalable computation.
• Strategic Mindset:
  Ability to connect methodological innovation with business value, evaluate opportunities, and drive global initiatives from concept to execution.
• Strong Communication Skills:
  Capable of translating analytical depth into clear narratives for non‑technical audiences; comfortable presenting to executive stakeholders.
• Languages:
  Fluent in English

What We Offer

• Flexible hybrid working environment
• Volunteer time off
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunities for growth within a global, market-leading organization

Our Benefits

• 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://www.nielseniq.com/global/en/ai-safety-policies.

About NIQ

NIQ 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.

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