Project Manager – Lead Cross‑Functional Initiatives
NielsenIQ · Chennai
Job description
About the role
Project Managers plan, execute and oversee projects from inception to completion, ensuring objectives are met on time, within scope, budget and quality. Working within a structured framework, they make key decisions, provide clear direction and maintain accountability while engaging stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Key responsibilities
- Lead cross‑functional teams, influence customers and partners, and allocate resources to meet project goals.
- Manage stakeholder relationships, facilitate collaboration, and maintain clear communication plans.
- Define project scope, create integrated plans, monitor milestones, risks, dependencies and governance.
- Implement change‑control processes, track costs, schedule and quality, and ensure formal project closure with lessons learned.
- Develop and share PMO training materials and contribute to continuous improvement of project processes.
Required profile
- Minimum 4 years of project management experience or equivalent business process improvement experience.
- Proven experience coordinating cross‑functional teams and delivering results.
- Strong written and verbal communication, facilitation skills and ability to work with senior leaders and clients.
- Client‑facing experience in Retail, CPG or FMCG is advantageous.
- Fluent English and flexibility to work across stakeholder time zones.
Required skills
- Smartsheet
- Monday.com
- Microsoft Project Online
- Microsoft Project
- Jira
What we offer
- Flexible working environment
- Volunteer time off
- LinkedIn Learning access
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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