Nielsen · 5 days ago
Senior Program Manager, Executive Development
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expNielsen is dedicated to providing powerful insights that drive client decisions and deliver extraordinary results. The Senior Program Manager, Executive Development will shape Nielsen's executive talent pipeline by designing and managing leadership development solutions tailored for senior executives.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for solving complex problems within the executive development discipline, leading multiple global initiatives including design and implementation, and providing thought leadership and consultation to senior leaders, Talent, Learning, Culture and Engagement team, and HRBPs
In partnership with the talent team, lead the design and implementation of a holistic Leadership Model that aligns with Nielsen's business strategy and talent, learning, and culture strategy, establishing clear leadership expectations embedded into key talent practices (e.g., hiring, performance, development)
Design, build, and manage the Executive Development Portfolio, including innovative high-potential programs, targeted executive development experiences, and team effectiveness solutions
Orchestrate and design team effectiveness solutions for senior-most leaders, accelerating the successful integration and impact of new executives and leadership teams
Define, implement, and manage a structured, enhanced Executive Onboarding journey for external and internal hires to ensure rapid connection to business strategy and culture (The Nielsen Way)
Lead senior-level facilitation and integrate learning components such as leadership assessments, virtual learning, cohort based journeys, immersive experiences, and real-time business challenges
Consult on and integrate external best practices and tech-forward solutions, applying Design Thinking and Human-Centered Design principles to maximize learning impact and optimize engagement
Establish clear baseline measures for program impact, using data and analytics to quantify outcomes, continually optimize the executive portfolio, and tie solutions directly to quantifiable business results
Partner strategically and proactively across Talent, Learning, Culture and with key stakeholders (HRBPs, People org partners, and business leaders) to ensure development programs are aligned with current and future business, people, and technology trends
Qualification
Required
Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services
Solves complex problems by taking a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information to develop tailored, high-impact development solutions
Explains complex, difficult and/or sensitive information; works to build alignment and influence executive leadership while building relationships with key senior stakeholders
Requires conceptual and practical expertise in own area (Executive/Leadership Development, Learning, Organizational Development) and general knowledge of related areas (Talent Management, HR)
7+ years of experience leading transformative and scalable executive development initiatives within a complex, global organization
Bachelor's degree required
Proven ability to apply Human-Centered Design (Design Thinking) principles and expertise in learning and program design for executive audiences, including strong vendor management and senior-level facilitation skills
Deep expertise in learning evaluation methodologies and a track record of tying the impact of learning solutions directly to quantifiable business outcomes
Background in talent and leadership methodologies and assessments, including 360° feedback and psychometrics
Preferred
Master's degree (HR, Organizational Development, Business, or I/O Psychology) strongly preferred
Coaching and assessment certifications are a plus
Benefits
Health & wellness plans
401(k) retirement coupled with a Nielsen match
A generous paid time off policy
Company provided car for those who qualify
If eligible, a discretionary incentive/bonus
Company
Nielsen
Nielsen provides a comprehensive understanding of what consumers watch and buy.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.85B2025-11-03Debt Financing· $1.2B
2023-02-06Debt Financing· $650M
2022-03-29Acquired
Leadership Team
Karthik Rao
Chief Executive Officer
Akhil Parekh
Global Chief Product Officer
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