Job Description

Company 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 Description

Role Overview:

In this role, you will be responsible for discovering and delivering products that deliver customer value and that drive business success. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, conduct product discovery, and develop innovative solutions that address real user needs.

Key Responsibilities

Product Discovery:

Conduct continuous product discovery to identify user problems and needs
Use a variety of techniques including customer interviews, surveys, and data analysis to gain deep user insights
Develop and validate product ideas through rapid prototyping and experimentation

Problem Solving:

Define clear problem statements that align with business objectives and user needs
Collaborate with design and engineering to ideate and evaluate potential solutions
Make data-informed decisions to prioritize features and improvements

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work closely with design, engineering, and other stakeholders to bring products to life
Clearly communicate product vision, strategy, and priorities to all team members
Foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and creativity

Customer-Centric Approach:

Develop deep empathy for users and their challenges
Continuously gather and incorporate user feedback into product decisions
Advocate for the customer throughout the product development process

Outcome-Focused:

Define clear, measurable outcomes for product initiatives
Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success
Use data and analytics to inform product strategy and decision-making

Agile Development:

Embrace iterative development practices
Manage product problems to solve and prioritize features based on user value and business impact
Collaborate with engineering to ensure successful product delivery

Continuous Learning:

Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in product management
Continuously improve product management processes and methodologies

Qualifications

2+ years of experience in product management
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Experience with agile development methodologies and tracking in Jira and Confluence
Strong technical proficiency in data modeling and query optimization, with the ability to partner closely with engineers on database schema design
Experience building flexible and extensible data taxonomy
Demonstrated ability to make data-driven decisions
Passion for creating great user experiences

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with product discovery techniques (e.g., design thinking, lean startup)
Familiarity with prototyping tools and techniques
Experience using Miro and other product tools
Understanding of technical concepts and ability to communicate with engineering teams
Experience in sports industry or with similar data products

Additional Information

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