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Worldpanel provides brands and retailers with a unique, 360-degree understanding of consumer behaviour across the globe. We are shopper-centric, continuously monitoring the purchase and usage behaviour through the largest omnipanel in the world. With unparalleled datasets, pioneering technology and expert analysts, we partner with brands and retailers of all sizes, empowering them to reimagine what’s possible, and change the landscape to create a better, healthier, more sustainable and inclusive world.

Job Details

At Worldpanel by Numerator, we believe tomorrow’s success starts with today’s market intelligence. We empower the world’s leading brands and retailers with unmatched insights into consumer behaviour and the influencers that drive it.

Numerator, a data and tech company serving the North American market research space, has combined with Worldpanel, to create a new global consumer data company. This new company forms a powerhouse of technology enabled consumer insights from nearly five billion consumers worldwide, driving innovation and strategic solutions for thousands of customers.

Join us in this groundbreaking venture and be part of a team that shapes the future of market research.

Role’s mission

We’re looking for a Programme Manager to join our Global PMO to help shape its future, spearhead end-to-end transformation initiatives as well as lead the planning and delivery of high impact projects alongside multiple cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Reasonable Adjustments

Kantar is committed to offering equal opportunities to all individuals including during the recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance, please advise us in advance of your interview so that we can make the necessary arrangements.

Preferred location: Lisbon, Portugal. Candidates based in similar time zones will also be considered.

Key outcomesLead with impact as a trusted partner to Operations, Product, Technology and Commercial leaders by understanding their interdependencies and ensure alignment on business outcomes.Plan, implement and deliver assigned programmes through their full lifecycle following the Global PMO Framework.Embed governance frameworks to ensure that scope, budget and timelines are successfully achieved.Build standardized reports and dashboards with clear metrics to monitor progress and report to senior collaborators.Solve problems by assessing project performance and identify areas for improvement by challenging and balancing inputs and inter-dependencies.Identify and manage constraints and risks with appropriate mitigations to ensure programmes are completed with maximum efficiency to deliver the defined outcomes and business value.Participate in establishing best practices, templates, policies, tools and partnerships to expand and mature these capabilities for the organization.Be an inspirational line manager, driving performance improvement and continuous improvement

Key CapabilitiesMinimum 8 years of project/programme management experience.Demonstrable project management experience of shaping and delivering multi-regional transformation projects.Possesses full business proficiency in English and Portuguese with intermediate Spanish.Previous experience working within a multicultural business environment and developing solid working relationships with clients and colleagues from different countries and cultures.Expert knowledge on Project Management methodologies and tools (Hybrid, Waterfall, Agile etc)Has obtained at least one of the following certifications: MSP, PMI PMP, Prince2 Practitioner.Proven track record successfully delivering transformation programmes, achieving pre-defined and tangible results.Collaborative and coaching-orientated to spur change and enhance performance within a cross-functional matrix environment to achieve common business outcomes.Ability to understand the business and strategic goals in relation to the managed programmes.Proven leadership of project managers and project teams with prior managerial skills.Strong knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures.

With the following qualities… Inquisitive, with critical thinking, and demonstrate genuine passion for consumer behaviour.Continuous improvement mindset for improving processes, raising standards, reducing errors, and overcoming omissions.Proactive, optimistic, and willing to get involved to achieve the team's goals and objectives.Highly collaborative and adaptable with the ability to work effectively within different cultural and technical environments.Possesses outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to comfortably connect with partners at all levels across the organization and facilitates discussions in a constructive manner.Project management experience within any of the following: operations, technology, consultancy, retail or market research

What's in it for you?Private health cover - option to extend to family.Meal AllowanceAccess to our 24/7 employee assistance programme (wellbeing platform)Volunteer Leave (2 days per year)Extra day off for your birthdayFlexible benefit allowance (annual)Life assurance and income protection

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Why join Kantar?

We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people, we can understand what drives their decisions, actions, and aspirations on a global scale. And by amplifying our in-depth expertise of human understanding alongside ground-breaking technology, we can help brands find concrete insights that will help them succeed in our fast-paced, ever shifting world.

And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you’re not an exact match, we’d love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.