Kantar Media is seeking a senior-level professional responsible for overseeing and managing the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of our latest, and arguably greatest, Audience Measurement Panel set up. In the US we are building the most complex audience measurement project technically, architecturally & legally ever attempted.
What you'll be doing
The overall objective of the role is simple: manage the program build of the single source panel & associated infrastructure undertaken by Kantar Media.
The skills & Experience needed
Leadership and Management of entire lifecycle of workstream teams, set clear directions, and inspire team members to achieve program goals. Strong decision-making, conflict resolution, and delegation skills are essential.
Project Management: Creating and managing the project plan, timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful program implementation.
Stakeholder Engagement: Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
Data Analysis: Capability to collect, analyze, and interpret data to measure program effectiveness and make data-driven decisions for continuous improvement.
Problem Solving: Strong critical thinking skills to identify challenges, develop solutions, and adapt strategies as needed during program implementation.
Resource Allocation: Ability to manage budgets, allocate resources efficiently, and identify potential funding sources to support program activities.
Risk Management: Skill in identifying potential risks, developing contingency plans, and implementing strategies to mitigate risks and ensure program continuity.
Ethical Decision Making: Sound judgment and adherence to ethical standards while making decisions that impact program outcomes and stakeholders.
Management Responsibilities:
Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of the program.
Bring together leadership team (and working team) with clear governance in place to enable quick and effective decision making, and to highlight any risks or blockers.
Manage program budgets and resources effectively.
Foster a collaborative and productive work environment, motivating and inspiring program staff to achieve their full potential.
Effectively delegate tasks, providing guidance and support, and holding team members accountable for their contributions.
Adapt to unforeseen circumstances, navigating challenges, and implementing necessary changes to ensure program success.
Monitor program progress and identify and address any potential issues or risks.
Conduct program evaluations to assess effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
Communication and Stakeholder Engagement:
Communicate program updates and progress, and challenges to diverse audiences, both orally and in writing.
Develop strong external relationships with key stakeholders - ANA, ANA's stakeholders, Accenture, etc.
Develop strong internal relationships - foster open communication and collaboration.
Anticipate, mitigate and communicate program derailers.
What's in it for you
We provide a highly competitive benefits package!
Medical plans with comprehensive, affordable coverage for a range of health services
Health Savings Account/FSA
Dental, Vision and benefits to cover unique healthcare needs
Wellness Program
401k with matching
Tuition Reimbursement, Commuter benefits
Unlimited PTO
At Kantar we have an integrated way of rewarding our people based around a simple, clear and consistent set of principles. Our approach helps to ensure we are market competitive and to support a pay for performance culture, where your reward and career progression opportunities are linked to what you deliver. We go beyond the obvious, using intelligence, passion and creativity to inspire new thinking and shape the world we live in. Apply for a career that's out of the ordinary and join us. We want to create an equality of opportunity in a fair and supportive working environment where people feel included, accepted and are allowed to flourish in a space where their mental health and wellbeing is taken into consideration. We want to create a more diverse community to expand our talent pool, be locally representative, drive diversity of thinking and better commercial outcomes.
At Kantar, the diversity of our employees provides a richer environment for our employees and broader depth and breadth of thinking for our clients. Kantar is committed to inclusion and diversity; therefore, we welcome applications from all sections of society and do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status or any other legally protected characteristics.
Kantar Media Reward Statement
At Kantar Media we have an integrated way of rewarding our people based around a simple, clear and consistent set of principles. Our approach helps to ensure we are market competitive and also to support a pay for performance culture, where your reward and career progression opportunities are linked to what you deliver.
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