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NPI Global Product Business Owner

Hybrid in Madrid·Full-time·Added 1 month ago

NielsenIQ

7 open roles

Overview

Job details

  • €116,000 a year

    Gross, as stated in the ad.

    About €6,060 a month after tax, or €7,030 under the Beckham regime.

  • Full-time hours

    Per the ad.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    NielsenIQ doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Be near Madrid, Spain (Hybrid) for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 8+ years of experience

    Senior-level role.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Salary: 66400– €116.000 gross per year.  This role might also be eligible for a performance-based bonus. Placement within the range will depend on objective criteria including experience, skills, and internal equity considerations. We are committed to equal pay and pay transparency. Remuneration decisions are made using gender-neutral and objective criteria.

Our Benefits

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

Requirements

What we're looking for

Required 

  • 8+ years of experience in Product Management, Product Strategy, Program Leadership, Customer Solutions, Commercial Strategy, or related disciplines. 

  • Proven experience working across Product, Commercial, Customer Success, and Engineering teams. 

  • Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority. 

  • Strong understanding of product lifecycle management and Agile delivery methodologies. 

  • Experience managing complex initiatives involving multiple teams and dependencies. 

  • Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. 

Nice to have

Preferred 

  • Experience with product content, product intelligence, analytics, or data-driven solutions. 

  • Experience scaling products or solutions across multiple markets. 

  • Experience supporting commercial growth and customer adoption initiatives. 

The role

Solution Ownership 

  • Own the overall success and performance of the NPI solution globally. 

  • Act as the primary Product point of contact for NPI across the organization. 

  • Provide regular updates and strategic recommendations to Product / Business leadership in relation to the NPI solution. 

  • Establish NPI solution priorities across contributing Product domains. 

  • Facilitate and resolve cross-functional priority conflicts impacting NPI. 

  • Maintain a holistic view of the solution, ensuring alignment across roadmap, delivery, commercial adoption, and operational processes. 

  • Define solution success criteria, readiness requirements, and operating metrics. 

Stakeholder Leadership 

  • Build strong relationships across Commercial, Customer Success, Product, Engineering, Operations, and Data teams. 

  • Align global, regional and functional priorities to ensure consistent execution of NPI objectives. 

  • Establish governance forums / operating cadences that drive decision making, accountability, and transparency across regions and functions. 

  • Facilitate alignment between stakeholder groups with competing priorities. 

  • Represent Product in solution-level discussions and decision making. 

  • Act as an escalation point for cross-functional issues impacting NPI success. 

Commercial and Customer Alignment 

  • Partner with Commercial and Customer Success teams to understand market needs, customer feedback, and adoption challenges. 

  • Identify opportunities to improve product adoption, customer retention, and solution value. 

  • Translate business and customer requirements into clear priorities for Product teams. 

Strategic Execution 

  • Work closely with Product Managers and Product Owners to ensure roadmap priorities support agreed business outcomes. 

  • Coordinate execution across multiple contributing teams from multiple regions globally 

  • Identify dependencies, risks, and gaps impacting solution success. 

  • Drive accountability for delivery against strategic objectives. 

Growth and Scale 

  • Support go-to-market readiness and market expansion activities. 

  • Establish governance processes and operational frameworks required for sustainable growth. 

  • Ensure the successful transition of capabilities from initiative stage into scalable business-as-usual operations. 

  • Drive continuous improvement of the solution and associated processes. 

  • Assess future expansion opportunities and present recommendations to leadership. 

The NPI Global Product Business Owner will be measured on: 

  • NPI Commercial success against global and regional targets 

  • NPI adoption and customer utilization 

  • Business value delivered through NPI 

  • Commercial and Customer Success stakeholder satisfaction 

  • Delivery of strategic objectives 

  • Cross-functional alignment and effectiveness 

  • Operational readiness and scalability 

  • Progress against solution growth targets 

  • Alignment of regional business priorities with global NPI roadmap 

How you'll work

full-time

hybrid

EUR 116,000 per year

Key Competencies

  • Business Ownership 

  • Strategic Prioritization 

  • Stakeholder Management 

  • Cross-Functional Leadership 

  • Customer-Centricity 

  • Influencing without Authority 

  • Problem Solving 

  • Growth Mindset 

  • Entrepreneurial Mindset 

About NielsenIQ

NielsenIQ (NIQ) is a global leader in consumer intelligence and data analytics, providing a comprehensive understanding of consumer buying behavior. The company was formed through the merger of Nielsen's global consumer intelligence business and the analytics firm GfK, creating one of the world's largest data science and market measurement organizations. NIQ serves a wide range of industries, including retail, CPG, and media, helping businesses optimize their strategies with data-driven insights.

In Spain, NielsenIQ has a significant presence with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, supporting the company's EMEA operations. The Spanish team works on global products, particularly in the areas of AI, data engineering, and product management, making it an attractive destination for international tech professionals. The company's culture emphasizes innovation, data-driven decision-making, and collaboration across global teams, offering opportunities for career growth in a dynamic, international environment.

Industry
Data Analytics
Founded
1923
Employees
10,000+
Headquarters
Chicago, USA
In Spain
Barcelona, Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

  • NIQ offers remote-friendly roles in Spain, particularly for senior engineering and data science positions, allowing international hires to work from anywhere in the country.
  • The Barcelona office is a key hub for the company's global AI and data engineering efforts, not just a local sales office.
  • As a global company, English is the working language for many teams, easing the transition for international professionals.
  • NIQ provides visa sponsorship and relocation support for senior international candidates.
  • The company's Spanish operations are integrated into global product teams, offering exposure to international projects and stakeholders.

In their own words

About the company & team

The NPI Global Product Business Owner is accountable for the end-to-end success, growth, adoption, and operational scalability of the NIQ Product Insights (NPI) solution globally. 

Acting as the primary Product representative for NPI, this role drives solution strategy, business outcomes and drives executive alignment across Product, Commercial, Customer Success, Operations, and Engineering teams. 

The Business Owner is responsible for translating business objectives and customer needs into clear solution priorities, orchestrating delivery across contributing teams, and ensuring NPI continues to evolve as a scalable, globally adopted product offering. 

While Product Managers and Product Owners remain accountable for domain strategy and execution within their respective areas, this role partners with regional and functional leaders to ensure prioritization, adoption, and execution is consistently applied across multiple markets.

Additional information

NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/info/niqs-ai-safety-policies/

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.

For more information, visit NIQ.com

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At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence.  All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion

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