Program Manager- Mumbai/Bangalore

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As a Customer and Partner focused organisation, Gracenote puts the customer at the heart of our strategy and brings cross-functional teams together to ensure consistently high customer engagement and satisfaction. We are actively searching for an experienced Program Manager to focus on Customer & Partner Experience (CPX) operational transformation and efficiency in support of our continued effort to scale and further advance our customers’ and partners’ experience.

As a Program Manager, you will lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish — working with stakeholders to independently define and plan requirements, manage project schedules, identify risks, manage mitigation plans, and communicate clearly across the company. By joining our team you will have the opportunity to work on high-visibility projects and processes, establishing and maintaining customer lifecycle and health programsthat ensure outstanding customer experiences and satisfaction.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage cross-functional teams across the CPX organisation to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among diverse stakeholders, fostering a culture of ownership and accountability.
• Monitor project progress, identify and proactively address roadblocks, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Track and report on key project metrics and KPIs to measure success and identify areas for improvement.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and enhance efficiency across touchpoints within and outside the CPX organisation.
• Collaborate with leadership to define project goals, ensure alignment with overall strategy, and secure necessary resources.
• Stay up-to-date on industry best practices in Customer Experience management.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 10 years overall experience in business operations, CX, CX Operations, or related experience working with or within GTM teams.
• At least 4 years of proven success leading and managing complex projects from inception to completion, in a global environment.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.

BONUS POINTS:

• Experience working within the B2B technology industry;
• Familiarity with customer experience best practices and methodologies (e.g., Customer Journey Mapping, Net Promoter Score).

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Ability to collect, harmonise and evaluate business requirements without prior exposure to systems and processes.
• Proficient in project management tools (e.g. Smartsheet, AirTable, Jira).
• Proficient in visualisation and dynamic reporting tools.
• Very strong oral and written communication skills, and ability to develop effective relationships with other stakeholders.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Gracenote, a Nielsen company, provides music, video, and sports content along with technologies to the world's hottest entertainment products and brands, which is also a global standard for music and video recognition which is supported by the largest source of entertainment data. Gracenote features descriptions of more than 200 million tracks, TV listings for 85+ countries, and statistics from 4,500 sports leagues and competitions.

ABOUT NIELSEN

By connecting clients to audiences, we fuel the media industry with the most accurate understanding of what people listen to and watch. To discover what audiences love, we measure across all channels and platforms⁠—from podcasts to streaming TV to social media. And when companies and advertisers are truly connected to their audiences, they can see the most important opportunities and accelerate growth. Do you want to move the industry forward with Nielsen? Our people are the driving force. Your thoughts, ideas, and expertise can propel us forward. Whether you have fresh thinking around maximizing a new technology or you see a gap in the market, we are here to listen and act. Our team is made strong by a diversity of thoughts, experiences, skills, and backgrounds. You’ll enjoy working with smart, fun, curious colleagues, who are passionate about their work. Come be part of a team that motivates you to do your best work!