Nielsen · 5 hours ago
Project Manager/Executive Assistant
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expNielsen is passionate about powering a better media future through powerful insights that drive client decisions. The role requires a highly organized individual to serve as both a Project Manager and Executive Assistant, focusing on strategic project management and executive administrative support to drive key People Organization projects across Nielsen.
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Responsibilities
Project Leadership: Own and drive complex, cross-functional projects from inception to completion, particularly those related to the People Organization
Process Improvement: Analyze current operational workflows, identifying inefficiencies and implementing strategic solutions to streamline processes and optimize executive time and focus
Stakeholder Management: Coordinate and manage project-related communications, status updates, and expectations across internal teams, executive leadership, and external partners
Meeting Facilitation: Design and lead effective project check-ins, steering committee meetings, and leadership operational reviews, ensuring clear agendas, decisive outcomes, and documented action items
Data & Reporting: Develop and maintain dashboards or tracking tools to monitor project progress, key performance indicators (KPIs), and overall operational health
Gatekeeping & Prioritization: Act as a primary filter and organizer for the CPO and People Organization’s Strategic Projects and Change Management Leader, prioritizing tasks, emails, and meetings to ensure executive focus aligns with strategic organizational goals
Complex Scheduling & Travel: Manage intricate and dynamic calendars across multiple time zones, including scheduling high-stakes internal and external meetings, and coordinating detailed domestic and international travel arrangements
Meeting Preparation & Follow-Up: Prepare comprehensive meeting materials, presentations, and pre-reads (e.g., Board decks, QBR materials, executive summaries). Attend key meetings to capture action items, ensure timely follow-up, and track accountability across teams
Correspondence & Communication: Draft, edit, and proofread high-level communications, including internal announcements, executive summaries, and external correspondence on behalf of the supported executives
Budget & Expense Management: Process and reconcile expense reports, manage departmental invoices, and track budgets for specific executive-led initiatives
Culture & Team Support: Organize and execute internal team events, offsites, and morale-building activities for the executives' teams
Qualification
Required
2-5 years of experience in project management and executive assistance, preferably supporting C-level or VP-level executives
Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; comfortable drafting executive-level communications and delivering clear, concise project updates
Proven ability to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion and integrity
Advanced proficiency with Google Workspace, Project Management Software (SmartSheet)
Ability to anticipate executive needs and proactively identify potential roadblocks or opportunities, translating high-level strategy into executable plans
Preferred
Project Management Certification (preferred): PMP, CAPM, or equivalent certification or demonstrated experience with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, 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
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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