Sr. Manager R&D

Job Description

Date: 6/29/2020

Location: Anywhere in the US

Company: NC Ventures, LLC (d/b/a NC Solutions)

Senior Manager

(Job Location: Anywhere in the US) – (Job ID #66341)

The purpose of NC Ventures, LLC is to create the next generation of precision media solutions and return on investment (ROI) measurement tools to allow consumer packaged goods (CPG) and media companies to research, evaluate and more effectively respond to their customers’ actual product needs, purchasing preferences and purchasing activities. This is accomplished by integrating information from Nielsen’s industry-leading TV, Internet and household purchase panels with purchase data from more than 50 million shoppers from a cross-section of retailers in Catalina Marketing’s network. In short, we help our clients understand what consumers watch on TV and what they see on the Internet, whether and how the advertising they see in that media actually affects their shopping behavior, and how it could possibly be altered to increase the impact on their shopping behavior.

DESCRIPTION

Develop, test and validate statistical model specifications to meet client needs. Review and finalize statistical model results with minimum, high-level feedback from manager. Conduct data processing to prepare for quantitative analysis of advertising/marketing media effectiveness based on understanding of client needs. Perform research and analysis (data analysis, regression) using statistical software like R, Python and other analytical tools. Apply independent judgment in creating new statistical models, analyzing and connecting model results to client’s business questions and hypotheses. Exercise discretion in deciding whether additional model runs are required, and determine if model performance measures are reasonable. Lead problem-solving for new clients and industry verticals. Describe analysis results, interpret insights and discuss managerial implications internally to inform decision-making on new products. Apply advanced knowledge of SQL to create and process datasets to perform meaningful analysis. Setup projects by outlining research questions, determine success criteria, write SQL code to generate datasets, compiling results and validate process developed. Advise Software Engineering on improvements to software and recommending features/metrics to add value to analysis and ensure timely, error-free delivery. Oversee and provide feedback on modeling progress and deliverables preparation by junior team members. Independently prepare deliverables and presentation decks to report results to clients. Oversee (without supervisory authority) 3-5 analysts (R&D). Opportunity to work remotely from anywhere in the U.S. Travel domestically up to 5 times per year for 3-5 days per trip. Tools used include: SQL, R, Python, Tableau, Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements: Master’s degree in statistics, economics, mathematics, operations research, engineering (industrial, computer or electrical), or related field (foreign equivalent degree acceptable), plus 2 years of experience in complex data modeling and statistical analysis using large and complex data (point-of-sale, customer-level and/or marketing data) (would also accept a bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of post-baccalaureate progressive experience). This must include 1 year of experience with the following: development and application of applied statistical and quantitative analysis and modeling; research design using statistical software and other analytical tools (including R programming, Python and SQL); performing data mining and regression analysis using R programming and Python; performing mathematical formulations to solve business problems and conduct time-series analysis; writing R or Python code to read, audit and review raw input data and create meaningful data transformations to normalize, align and scale data to address specifics of a client’s business; training, providing direction to and reviewing the work of junior analysts and special project teams; managing clients and projects from initiation to implementation; and use of Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint. Opportunity to work remotely from anywhere in the U.S. Must be willing to travel domestically up to 5 times per year for 3-5 days per trip.

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About NC Ventures, LLC

NC Ventures, LLC (d/b/a Nielsen Catalina Solutions or NC Solutions) is a purchase-based ad targeting and ROAS measurement firm serving the CPG industry. NCS integrates in-store purchase data from nearly 90 million households with media exposure data from TV, online, mobile, print, radio and CRM to help consumer packaged goods advertisers, agencies and media companies define their most valuable audience, reach them with advertising and measure incremental sales driven by ad campaigns. The joint venture between Nielsen and Catalina has helped over 200 advertisers and 450+ brands optimize ad performance to drive revenue growth and increase return on ad spend. NC Ventures, LLC (d/b/a NC Solutions) is a joint venture created by The Nielsen Company in partnership with Catalina Marketing Corporation, a global leader in consumer-driven print communications. The Nielsen Company owns 63.5% of NC Ventures, LLC, with Catalina Marketing Corporation owning the other 36.5%. Visit http://www.ncsolutions.com to learn more.

About Nielsen

The Nielsen Company (US), LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nielsen Holdings plc, one of the world’s leading providers of media measurement, information and data analytics services. With headquarters in New York, New York, The Nielsen Company (i.e., Nielsen Holdings plc and its worldwide subsidiaries) has annual revenues of approximately $6.52 billion. The Nielsen Company offers measurement and analysis of marketplace dynamics and consumer attitudes in more than 100 countries, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. The Nielsen Company has approximately 46,000 employees globally, and approximately 9,600 employees in the United States.

Nielsen Holdings plc (NYSE: NLSN) is a global performance management company that provides a comprehensive understanding of what consumers watch and buy. Nielsen's Watch segment provides media and advertising clients with Total Audience measurement services for all devices on which content—video, audio and text—is consumed. The Buy segment offers consumer packaged goods manufacturers and retailers the industry's only global view of retail performance measurement. By integrating information from its Watch and Buy segments and other data sources, Nielsen also provides its clients with analytics that help improve performance. Nielsen, an S&P 500 company, has operations in over 100 countries, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit www.nielsen.com .

Nielsen is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class.

JOB TYPE: Regular

PRIMARY LOCATION: North America-US-New York, NY

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SCHEDULE: Full-time

SHIFT: Day

TRAVEL: Yes