Director, Program Management
- Location Chennai, TN, in
- Experience 15+ yrs
- Job type Full-time
- Posted 13 Oct 2026
You will be taken to NielsenIQ’s own careers page to apply. Job ID 744000155158699.
Job description
NielsenIQ (NIQ) is a leader in data-driven solutions, partnering with the world’s largest brands to deliver insights that drive strategic decisions. With a global presence and deep expertise in analytics and technology, we ensure that companies stay ahead in a constantly changing marketplace. Our mission extends beyond understanding consumer behaviour; it also includes refining and optimizing our internal systems that support the NIQ company operations worldwide.
NIQ technology initiatives, like our clients, span the globe and require leaders who can connect the dots between business strategy, technology execution, and organizational transformation. We are building a world-class Program Management organization comprised of highly motivated, analytical, and dynamic leaders who drive outcomes across Product, Technology, Operations, and Enterprise-wide Business Functions. As a Program Director at NIQ, you will lead strategic programs and portfolios that drive business transformation, operational excellence, technology modernization, and enterprise-wide capabilities across the organization. You will oversee a team of program managers responsible for delivering large, complex initiatives spanning multiple business functions, geographies, stakeholders, and technology domains. Success in this role requires the ability to align business and technology priorities, lead cross-functional teams, manage strategic investments, and deliver measurable business outcomes. This role combines portfolio leadership, organizational transformation, financial stewardship, stakeholder engagement, and people leadership. You will partner closely with senior business and technology leaders to define priorities, remove barriers, and ensure successful execution of strategic initiatives that support NIQ's long-term objectives. At NIQ, we empower our Program Management leaders to drive results and organizational change. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy partnering across every business function, you would be a great fit for our team. Roles and Responsibilities Program & Portfolio Leadership