Department
DPSC
Job Title
DP – Programmer / Survey - Programmer
Grade
B1 (lower grade of Skale 40)
Skale
40
Owner
HR
Role Description
The role incumbent, as an individual contributor in a Project Team assigned to a specific geography, is focused on delivery in Data Processing or Scripting. He/she/they is/are responsible for programming the various utilities/scripts using platforms/tools of Kantar, to collect, analyze, and visualize data. He/she/ they execute, support and document all assigned projects
Roles & Responsibilities
Understand the Client domain, the product (Kantar viz. cross-media, Brand, Creative etc.), the project and the job-specs
Understand end-to-end project life cycle
Execute programming tasks/projects using standard Kantar software/technology platforms as per agreed parameters
Responsible for execution and delivery ensuring required levels of accuracy and as per agreed timelines
Update line manager/ project manager, at agreed frequency, especially with risk to scope, time or cost.
Deliver to defined performance metrics and competencies
Comply with defined processes, checklists, and guidelines as per ISO manual
Interact with Stakeholders across functions within the cluster / country team
Adhere to defined work practices viz. Time Sheets, work status, responsiveness to queries, escalation to line manager / PM
Successful completion & certification on internal skill level trainings; SUP Intermediate Topics within specified timelines
Any other task as provided by the Manager or the organization at any time.
Technical skills and Knowledge
Proficiency in programming principles/concepts is essential
Proficiency – by the end of the Entry Level Training – in Quantum/SPSS/Unicom (Dimension)/Nfield platforms is essential
Proficiency in MS Office suite is essential
Exposure to SPSS or other statistical software is an advantage
Awareness of SQL and relational databases, Python, R, Power BI is an advantage
Understanding of MR Industry and different phases of an MR project
Should be able to handle Level 2 jobs independently post completion of training period, with minimal guidance
Good understanding of concepts like Weighting/ N2D
Kantar Success Factors – Key Competencies (Behaviors and Attitude)
Leads with Impact
Ability to apply learnings on the job
Eye for detail and excellence
Focus on metrics and Critical to Quality factors
Owns Commercial Success
Time Management and Prioritization
Connects to Win
Good written, verbal communication skill
Good listening skills
Intercultural sensitivity, inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds
Builds Great Teams
Be a strong team player and demonstrate collaboration skills
Willingness to learn and work on feedback provided.
Buil
\ds Lasting Change
Adaptability – ability to respond to positively and quickly to change in environment or requirements
Location
Pune, Sky One Corporate ParkIndiaKantar Rewards Statement
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 also 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 well being 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.
Kantar is the world’s leading data, insights and consulting company. We understand more about how people think, feel, shop, share, vote and view than anyone else. Combining our expertise in human understanding with advanced technologies, Kantar’s 30,000 people help the world’s leading organisations succeed and grow.
What We Do
Kantar is the world’s leading marketing data and analytics company. . We have a complete, unique and rounded understanding of how people think, feel and act; globally and locally in over 90 markets. By combining the deep expertise of our people, our data resources and benchmarks and our innovative analytics and technology, we help our clients understand people and inspire growth.







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