SVP, Product Leadership

NIQ is seeking an innovative and strategic Senior Vice President (SVP) to lead our SA&I product organization. This role is responsible for shaping and executing the global product strategy for all product practice areas: Analytics & Activation, Consumer Insights, and Innovation. The SVP will drive new product development, lead cross-functional teams, manage significant budgets, and position NIQ as a global leader in consumer intelligence.

Remit: Global lead with ~500 downline

Product Strategy

· Develop and execute a comprehensive Product Strategy aligned with NIQ’s global vision and growth objectives.

· Integrate NIQ’s Activation solutions into a cohesive, scalable portfolio tailored to target client segments.

· Identify and capitalize on emerging trends, technologies, and partnerships to enhance client value and market differentiation.

· Collaborate with executive leadership to define and prioritize strategic growth initiatives.

· Leverage data-driven insights to guide long-term planning and innovation.

Product Development and Innovation

· Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle, from discovery and definition to delivery and optimization.

· Drive platform and front-end strategy in close collaboration with the Platform and Factory teams.

· Champion simplification and convergence across the SA&I product portfolio.

· Collaborate with customer success and operations teams to deploy advanced solutions.

· Ensure product development aligns with client needs, market demands, and business objectives.

Leadership and Collaboration

· Provide inspirational leadership to global teams, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and inclusion.

· Build strong relationships across the organization to ensure consistent, unified execution and high-impact outcomes.

· Represent NIQ at industry events, conferences, and media engagements as a thought leader in activation and product innovation.

Financial Management:

· Oversee and optimize multi-million-dollar budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.

· Monitor financial performance and implement cost-effective strategies to maximize ROI.

· Present financial plans and performance updates to executive stakeholders.

Performance Metrics and Reporting:

· Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success and business impact.

· Develop and maintain real-time dashboards to monitor global product performance.

· Provide regular updates to the executive team on progress, risks, and strategic outcomes.

· Experience: 12+ years in product leadership roles, with at least 5 years in a senior executive capacity managing global product portfolios.

· Industry Expertise: Deep knowledge of CPG, and technology sectors, with a proven track record of success in complex, matrixed environments.

· C-Level Engagement: Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with C-suite executives and board members.

· Technical Acumen: Familiarity with modern product development methodologies (Agile, Lean), and understanding of cloud platforms, APIs, and AI/ML technologies.

· Financial Stewardship: Proven ability to manage large budgets and drive financial performance and operational efficiency.

· Change Management: Skilled in leading complex organizational transformation.

· Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, or a related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation of the following range: $167,500-240,000. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This role might also be eligible for a sales-based incentive or performance-based bonus. Other benefits include flexible working environment, comprehensive health insurance, industry-leading parental leave, life insurance, education support and more 

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

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.

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NIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Our global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide. Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the NIQ News Center: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion