Product Manager – Panel Data & Analytics Platforms
6 - 10 years
Chicago, IL
$96k - $125k/year
Full-time
Remote
1 month ago
About the role
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LI #Remote USA ( (Central or Eastern Time preferred)
About the Role
NIQ operates one of the largest and most trusted consumer panel datasets in the world. As our data offerings evolve, we are investing in new ways to deliver deep, flexible, and secure access to panel data—including analytics-ready extracts, governed data environments, and standardized analytical tools.
We are looking for a Product Lead to help turn these strategies into reality.
This role focuses on execution and enablement across NIQ’s panel data platforms, including advanced data extracts, analytics use cases, and evolving delivery models. You will work closely with data science, engineering, sales, operations, and other product leaders to help define, launch, and scale new ways customers access and analyze NIQ panel data.
You do not need prior product management experience or deep engineering skills. This role is ideal for someone with a strong analytics, data, or client-facing background who wants to grow into full product ownership over time.
Job Description
What You’ll Work On
This role spans multiple panel data initiatives, including (but not limited to):
You will be responsible for helping ensure these offerings are clearly defined, operationally sound, and commercially usable.
What You’ll Do
Drive product execution
Work cross-functionally
Enable commercial success
Act as a central owner and integrator
Qualifications
Experience & background
Skills
Mindset
Additional Information
Nice to Have (Not Required)
Why This Role Is Different
Our Benefits
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://www.nielseniq.com/global/en/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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Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence. All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion
LI #Remote USA ( (Central or Eastern Time preferred)
About the Role
NIQ operates one of the largest and most trusted consumer panel datasets in the world. As our data offerings evolve, we are investing in new ways to deliver deep, flexible, and secure access to panel data—including analytics-ready extracts, governed data environments, and standardized analytical tools.
We are looking for a Product Lead to help turn these strategies into reality.
This role focuses on execution and enablement across NIQ’s panel data platforms, including advanced data extracts, analytics use cases, and evolving delivery models. You will work closely with data science, engineering, sales, operations, and other product leaders to help define, launch, and scale new ways customers access and analyze NIQ panel data.
You do not need prior product management experience or deep engineering skills. This role is ideal for someone with a strong analytics, data, or client-facing background who wants to grow into full product ownership over time.
Job Description
What You’ll Work On
This role spans multiple panel data initiatives, including (but not limited to):
- Analytics-ready panel data extracts
- Governed and secure data delivery models
- Standardized analytics and modeling use cases built on panel data
- Commercial packaging and operational processes for data products
You will be responsible for helping ensure these offerings are clearly defined, operationally sound, and commercially usable.
What You’ll Do
Drive product execution
- Help translate product strategies into concrete deliverables, timelines, and processes
- Support the build-out of scalable analytics and data-access capabilities
- Identify where bespoke work can be standardized or productized
Work cross-functionally
- Partner closely with data science and engineering teams to shape how data, models, and workflows are implemented
- Collaborate with sales and client teams to ensure offerings are understandable, sellable, and repeatable
- Coordinate with operations, legal, and other product leaders to align on delivery models, constraints, and guardrails
Enable commercial success
- Help define how panel data products are packaged, positioned, and rolled out to customers
- Support early implementations to validate assumptions and surface improvements
- Create internal documentation, playbooks, and process clarity for go-to-market teams
Act as a central owner and integrator
- Own intake and prioritization of requests related to panel data products
- Surface tradeoffs, risks, and decisions and bring them to leadership with clear options
- Push back constructively when scope or approach could create long-term issues
Qualifications
Experience & background
- 2–6 years of experience in analytics, data science, insights, technical customer success, consulting, operations, or similar roles
- Experience working with complex datasets or analytical workflows
- Product management experience is welcome but not required
Skills
- Strong analytical reasoning and ability to understand how data is structured and used
- Comfort working with ambiguity and loosely defined problems
- Ability to collaborate across highly technical and commercial teams
- Clear communicator who can explain complex ideas simply
Mindset
- Curious, motivated, and eager to grow into a broader product role
- Comfortable taking ownership without needing formal authority
- Willing to challenge assumptions thoughtfully and bring new ideas forward
- Execution-oriented: you enjoy turning ideas into things that actually ship
Additional Information
Nice to Have (Not Required)
- Experience in consumer data, FMCG, retail, or analytics platforms
- Exposure to data platforms, analytics products, or data governance concepts
- Prior experience supporting enterprise clients or internal sales teams
- Familiarity with SQL, BI tools, or large-scale data environments (no coding required)
Why This Role Is Different
- You’ll work on foundational data products that directly impact NIQ’s commercial strategy
- You’ll gain hands-on exposure to data platform product management in a real-world environment
- You’ll operate at the intersection of analytics, technology, and business—not just one silo
- You’ll help modernize how high-value consumer data is delivered and used
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://www.nielseniq.com/global/en/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
Want to keep up with our latest updates?
Follow us on: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence. All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion
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