Strategy & Corporate Development Project Specialist at NielsenIQ

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jul, 26

Salary

95000.0

Posted On

03 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project management, Strategic planning, Corporate development, Cross-functional leadership, Executive communication, Data synthesis, Process optimization, Risk management, Stakeholder management, Financial acumen, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Governance, M&A support

Industry

Software Development

Description

Job Description Location: US-Remote, must be based in US at time of application R26_0003913 #LI-Remote NielsenIQ is seeking a highly strategic, structured, and proactive Strategy & Corporate Development Project Specialist to support enterprise level initiatives across strategy, transformation, and corporate development. This role is designed for a project driven operator who brings order to ambiguity, accelerates cross functional execution, and ensures senior leadership has the insights, operating rhythm, and governance needed to drive growth. The ideal candidate combines strong project management capabilities with strategic judgment, exceptional communication, and the ability to translate complex priorities into clear plans, processes, and outcomes. Strategic Project Management & Execution Lead and manage select strategy, transformation, and corporate development projects from initiation through completion, ensuring milestones, timelines, and deliverables are met. Build structured project plans, maintain schedules, track risks and dependencies, and ensure cross functional accountability. Drive clarity by synthesizing complex inputs and proactively surfacing decisions, risks, and recommended actions for senior leadership. Serve as a key liaison across Strategy, Corporate Development, Finance, and business units to ensure alignment to enterprise priorities. Enterprise Operating Rhythms & Governance Establish and maintain the operating cadence for the Strategy & Corporate Development function, including quarterly business reviews, annual planning, and strategic offsites. Facilitate high impact meetings by owning agendas, materials, decisions, follow-ups, action tracking, and documentation. Build and maintain scalable processes to drive operating discipline, alignment, and predictable execution across initiatives. Executive Enablement & Priority Management Manage a complex executive calendar, aligning time to strategic priorities and enterprise initiatives. Anticipate needs, decisions, risks, and dependencies; proactively coordinate people, information, and resources. Oversee domestic/international travel, agenda planning, itineraries, and expense management. Coordinate cross‑functional working sessions related to strategy and corporate development. Manage high‑level external interactions with bankers, private equity firms, partners, and advisors. Establish and maintain the operating cadence (quarterly reviews, annual planning, transformation rituals). Cross Functional Alignment & Communication Ensure stakeholders have the right information, context, and timelines through strong communication routines and reporting. Consolidate strategic updates, dashboards, and status reports that provide leadership with visibility into project health and key decisions. Partner with internal teams to gather insights and transform them into executive ready narratives, frameworks, and recommendations. Knowledge Management & Process Optimization Maintain centralized repositories for strategy documents, decision logs, M&A materials, and Board facing content. Create and iterate lightweight systems that preserve institutional knowledge and streamline cross functional workflows. Identify opportunities to enhance tools, processes, and routines to improve alignment, efficiency, and strategic execution. M&A, Growth, and External Engagement Support Support project management components of M&A and strategic growth initiatives, including diligence coordination, timeline management, and cross functional communication. Maintain trackers for target assessments, banker interactions, NDAs, and corporate development workflows. Ensure materials and analyses are organized, current, and accessible for decisionmakers. Executive Level Synthesis Translate business priorities and data into succinct executive updates, Board materials, and decision documents. Shape agendas and content for senior leadership conversations that focus on strategic outcomes, decisions, and risks. Act as a strategic partner to the Head of Strategy & Corporate Development by enabling clarity, structure, and momentum across all initiatives. Qualifications Qualifications 8+ years of experience in project management, strategy operations, corporate development, transformation, or related disciplines. Proven ability to lead complex cross functional initiatives with strong ownership and high accountability. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to create clear, executive level deliverables. Strong strategic problem-solving ability; capable of bringing structure to ambiguity and driving toward outcomes. Expertise in managing multiple projects, priorities, and stakeholders in fast-paced environments. High professionalism, integrity, and comfort handling confidential information. Advanced PowerPoint, Excel, and overall collaboration system proficiency (SharePoint, Teams, dashboards, etc.). Strong business acumen and interest in strategy, corporate development, and enterprise transformation. What Makes This Role Unique This role is built for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy, project management, and executive enablement. You will help shape enterprise priorities, drive cross functional execution, and enable senior leadership to make informed, strategic decisions. This is not an administrative role — it is a critical strategic operator position supporting some of the most important initiatives across the organization. Additional Information This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation of the following range: $69,800 - 95,000. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. Other benefits include a flexible working environment, comprehensive health insurance, industry-leading parental leave, life insurance, education support, and more. Our Benefits Flexible working environment Volunteer time off LinkedIn Learning Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP) NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://www.nielseniq.com/global/en/ai-safety-policies. 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. For more information, visit NIQ.com Want to keep up with our latest updates? Follow us on: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence. All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion Career Site Team: Strategic Planning/Corporate Development

Responsibilities

The specialist will lead and manage enterprise-level strategy, transformation, and corporate development projects to ensure alignment with organizational goals. They will also establish operating rhythms, facilitate executive meetings, and provide strategic support for M&A and growth initiatives.