Nielsen · 19 hours ago
Business Operations & Program Management Lead
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
7+ years expNielsen is dedicated to powering a better media future by providing insights that drive client decisions. They are seeking a Business Operations & Program Management Lead to oversee the operational backbone of the marketing organization, ensuring structured project management and effective team leadership.
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Responsibilities
Partner with the Senior Director to Lead high-impact marketing leadership strategy sessions utilizing Human Centered Design (HCD) tools and methodologies to drive alignment and innovation
Partner with Marketing leadership to define the Integrated Global Marketing Calendar, ensuring visibility and alignment across all marketing teams
Manage the OKR (Objectives and Key Results) reporting framework; support quarterly planning sessions and ensure cascading goals are tracked and reported accurately
Support monthly business reviews for reporting on metrics, OKRs, and organization budgets
Standardize project management processes across the organization that allow functional teams to execute with speed and consistency
Develop, implement, and manage a Phase Gate process for integrated marketing initiatives, ensuring clear checkpoints, approvals, and decision frameworks are in place
Provide high-level Program Management support for high-profile, complex strategic initiatives that require cross-functional coordination
Design and deploy best-in-class program management tools and business operations processes that standardize how work gets done
Orchestrate the monthly budget review process for the entire marketing organization to ensure fiscal discipline
Lead the monthly resource management review to align hiring and capacity with strategic priorities
Manage, mentor, and develop a global team of 4 individual contributors (based in North America and India), including Program Managers, Business Ops Analysts, and Asset Managers
Oversee the team responsible for the creative intake/triage process, ensuring the efficient program management and delivery of creative assets
Oversee the team responsible for the full lifecycle of marketing assets, including creation, review/approvals, storage, and distribution
Guide the team in managing Purchase Orders (PO) and budgeting processes to ensure compliance and accuracy
Qualification
Required
7+ years in Marketing Operations, Program Management, or Business Operations with experience managing global/distributed teams
Proven experience using Human Centered Design or Design Thinking to facilitate strategy and problem-solving sessions
Deep experience building Phase Gate or Stage-Gate methodologies for complex campaign rollouts
Strong capability in budget management, resource forecasting, and operational reporting
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
$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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