Senior Director, Panel Applications - Data Engineering

Company Description

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.

For more information, visit NIQ.com

Job Description

Summary 

We’re seeking a visionary technology leader to drive innovation and scale in our Consumer Panel Services. This role blends strategic leadership, technical excellence, and global collaboration to deliver impactful solutions that shape consumer insights across industries. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Define and execute the technology strategy and roadmap for CPS initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals and client needs. 
• Lead the development and deployment of scalable, high-performance solutions for customer input management, including shopper data integration, panel expansion, analytics platforms, data processing, calibration, and cross-platform integration. 
• Oversee cloud transformation efforts, optimizing the technology stack to deliver high-margin business outcomes. 
• Manage delivery timelines, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. 
• Monitor and enhance system performance for efficiency, accuracy, and security, including incident response protocols. 
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with Product, Operations, Data Science, EIT, and Architecture teams, serving as a trusted technology advisor. 
• Ensure robust data governance and compliance, proactively addressing security and privacy risks. 
• Provide mentorship and leadership to the technology team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth. 

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building and managing enterprise-grade systems with a focus on data management, processing, and analytics. 
• Strong leadership and product development capabilities, with a track record of driving measurable outcomes. 
• Proficiency in Big Data technologies such as Spark, Snowflake, and Databricks. 
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms including Azure and AWS. 
• Familiarity with third-party data providers and deep understanding of consumer-sourced data. 
• Expertise in Agile methodologies, DevSecOps, and modern software development practices. 
• Solid understanding of data security and compliance, with experience implementing safeguards in data-intensive environments. 
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related technical field. 
• 15+ years of experience in data and software engineering, architecture, and design. 
• Strong background in distributed computing and cloud-native technologies. 
• Experience leading SAFe Agile and DevSecOps adoption. 
• Demonstrated success in cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Data Science, and Product teams. 
• Proven ability to train and upskill engineering teams in emerging technologies. 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making. 

Additional Information

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://nielseniq.com/global/en/info/niqs-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.

For more information, visit NIQ.com

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