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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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 robust 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

📌 Senior Director, Data Engineering (Chennai)
🏢 Nielseniq
📍 Chennai