Data Management & Business Intelligence International Leader

Job Description

About the Role:

NIQ’s data management consultancy is focused on transforming how CPG organizations manage, integrate, and activate their data. As a Director Data Management Consultant, you will spearhead enterprise-level data strategy engagements, combining deep technical expertise with strategic leadership to drive data governance, architecture, and transformation initiatives across client organizations. The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, champion data-driven cultures, and ensure alignment between data capabilities and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Lead the development and execution of enterprise data management strategies that align with client business goals and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as an industry thought leader in data architecture, governance, and quality, influencing C-level stakeholders and shaping long-term strategic roadmaps.
• Partner with NIQ leadership to build and scale our capabilities globally, with a primary focus on developing frameworks, methodologies, and best practices which deliver exceptional client value
• Drive innovation at NIQ by identifying emerging trends and technologies in data management and translating them into actionable strategies.
  
  

Client Engagement & Advisory

• Apply deep, hands-on experience in CPG data management to inform client data architectures, governance frameworks, and integration pipelines that are scalable, secure, and future-ready
• Act as a senior advisor to executive stakeholders, translating complex data challenges into strategic opportunities; lead executive workshops, assessments, and roadmap development sessions to drive data maturity.
• Facilitate collaboration between technical teams and their cross-functional stakeholders (CMI, Analytics, Marketing, Sales, Category Management, Finance, C-Suite, etc).
• Provide strategic direction and oversight for multiple concurrent client engagements, ensuring high-quality delivery and client satisfaction.
  
  

Operational Excellence & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with global data regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA) and proactively manage data-related risks
• Oversee audits, assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives to uphold data governance standards.
• Support analytics and BI functions by ensuring data is accessible, reliable, and optimized for insight generation.
  
  

What We’re Looking For:

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
  
  

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in data management, consulting, or enterprise data leadership roles; relevant experience in CPG or retail highly preferred.
• Proven success in leading large-scale data transformation programs.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for building, scaling, and innovating.
• Exceptional communication skills with strong technical and executive presence.
• Proven ability to bridge technical and business domains.
  
  

Technical

• Mastery of SQL, data modeling, and modern data architecture principles
• Proficiency with cloud platforms (e.g Azure, AWS, GCP), ETL (e.g. Informatica, Talend, Alteryx), and Data Warehousing tools (e.g. Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift)
• Experience with BI & visualization tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, Looker)
• Experience applying AI to data management use cases is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with Clean Room technologies is highly desirable.
  
  

Our Benefits

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

Additional Information

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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