Nielsen · 14 hours ago
AI Program & Change Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$82K/yr - $137K/yr
5+ years expNielsen is dedicated to powering a better media future through valuable insights. The AI Program & Change Manager will oversee project teams and budgets to implement AI technologies while ensuring successful workforce adoption through effective change management strategies.
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Responsibilities
Lead the planning and execution of AI and technology programs, ensuring technical milestones are met while maintaining focus on the ultimate business value
Design and implement comprehensive change management strategies—including impact assessments, communication plans, and training programs—to minimize resistance and maximize employee engagement with AI tools
Take a new perspective on existing operational challenges to integrate AI solutions that improve efficiency and accuracy across the organization
Explain complex, difficult, or sensitive technology shifts to diverse stakeholders; work across departments to build consensus and drive organizational alignment
Act as a resource for other team members and lead projects with varying risk profiles, providing informal guidance to colleagues with less experience in AI implementations
Impact a range of customer, operational, and project activities by ensuring technology tools are not just 'launched,' but deeply integrated into daily business habits
Qualification
Required
5–10 years of experience with a strong track record of independent work product in project management and organizational change
Deep conceptual and practical expertise in program management (PMP preferred) and a robust understanding of the AI/ML landscape
Proven ability to lead the 'people side' of technology transitions. Experience with Prosci (ADKAR) or similar change management methodologies is highly preferred
Ability to solve complex problems by analyzing multiple sources of information and exercising judgment to create innovative technology solutions
Knowledge of industry best practices and how AI integrates with broader business functions; awareness of the competitive landscape and factors that differentiate Nielsen
Exceptional ability to translate technical AI concepts into relatable, actionable narratives for non-technical staff and senior leadership
Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace tools (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive) for content creation, collaboration, and program tracking
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Preferred
PMP, PgMP, or Agile/Scrum (CSM, SAFe) certifications
Change Management: Prosci (ADKAR), CCMP (ACMP), or CMS certifications
AI & Digital Strategy: Google Cloud Generative AI Leader, Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals, AWS Certified AI Practitioner, etc
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
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$3.35B2026-01-21Debt Financing· $1.5B
2025-11-03Debt Financing· $1.2B
2023-02-06Debt Financing· $650M
Leadership Team
Karthik Rao
Chief Executive Officer
Akhil Parekh
Global Chief Product Officer
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