Vice President, Product Management, Planning Applications

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Job Description:

Nielsen’s mission is to power a better media future for all people and we do that by providing the most accurate, comprehensive, representative measurement of how people sound the world engage with media.

As the VP of Product Management for Nielsen's Planning applications, you will drive the strategic vision, development and execution of Nielsen’s next generation of planning Applications. This is a critical leadership role that will shape the future of Nielsen’s planning applications, driving innovation and ensuring our product offerings meet the evolving needs of the industry.

Responsibilities:

• Define and lead the strategic vision for Nielsen Planning applications, aligning with company goals and market needs.
• Oversee the end-to-end product life cycle, from concept and development to launch and iteration.
• Prioritization of the product roadmap, including a clear understanding of requirements, resources, execution timelines and P&L impact.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, data science, sales and marketing) to deliver cutting-edge solutions.
• Identify market trends, customer needs and competitive landscape to inform product strategy.
• Drive innovation in planning and ads measurement products, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Lead stakeholder communication, including presenting product strategies and updates to executive leadership and key customers.
• Ensure products are launched on time and within budget, while meeting high-quality standards.
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and impact of the Nielsen Planning applications.
• Ensure efficient and effective product development processes, including agile methodologies and best practices.

Skills:

• 8+ years of experience of technical product management with deep technical knowledge of the advertising stack and direct experience building linear, digital, cross-platform planning & measurement, DSP, SSP or ad server products.
• Experience with TV planners, cross-media planners and measurement solutions.
• Experience working with cross-channel measurement and planning systems across TV, CTV/OTT, and digital platforms.
• Experience building 0-to-1 products, leading client discovery, executing test and learn research and adjusting product build direction due to changes in priorities and new information.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and guide cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple initiatives in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated success in driving product innovation and managing complex portfolios.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, with the ability to translate market insights into actionable product strategies.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Nielsen: Enabling your best to power a better media future. Our comprehensive benefits package (including health & wellness plans for full-time employees, 401(k) retirement coupled with a Nielsen match, a generous paid time off policy, and if eligible, a discretionary incentive/bonus) is designed to be inclusive for all employees and families, and we take pride in ensuring that employees are rewarded holistically for the role they are doing and their performance. 

A reasonable estimate of salary range for a new employee to be offered this role would be between $100,000-$300,000 which would be adjusted based on each employee's geographic location.  The position of each employee within a compensation range at Nielsen is dependent on several individual circumstances, such as experience, training, certifications and other business requirements/needs.

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