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The Manager, Installation is a critical leadership position responsible for overseeing the daily operations of our Technical Specialist (TS) team. This team is the backbone of our data integrity, tasked with the remote installation and maintenance of Nielsen panel homes.
In this role, you will manage logistics, schedules, and project timelines to ensure the seamless delivery of accurate audience data. As a direct line manager, you will be the driving force behind team productivity, coaching associates to navigate technical challenges while maintaining high levels of panelist cooperation.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Performance
- Daily Supervision: Lead the daily activities of Technical Specialists, ensuring all remote installations and maintenance tasks align with company policy.
- Coaching & Development: Set clear priorities and provide ongoing coaching to help associates meet deadlines and effectively educate Nielsen families on equipment usage.
- Workflow Coordination: Collaborate with other supervisors to manage team volume and ensure proactive productivity during downtime.
Operational Excellence
- Project Oversight: Manage installation logistics and schedules, ensuring the team efficiently handles inbound and outbound calls.
- Technical Problem Solving: Identify and resolve procedural or technical hurdles; assist the team in troubleshooting complex remote data/equipment issues.
- Sample Integrity: Ensure all work activities protect the integrity of the Nielsen sample through meticulous maintenance and troubleshooting.
Communication & Diplomacy
- Stakeholder Engagement: Exchange information with cross-functional teams to improve operational efficiency.
- Conflict Resolution: Use tact and diplomacy to address sensitive issues with both staff and Nielsen panelists.
- Experience: 3 to 5 years of relevant professional experience.
- Leadership: Proven formal supervisory experience with the ability to manage team volume, quality, and timeliness.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree (4-year course) or equivalent experience in a technology-based role.
- Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of installation procedures, including computer networking (routers, modems, WiFi, etc.).
- Communication: High proficiency in English.
- Call Management: Ability to monitor and conduct extended technical support calls.
- Hybrid Schedule: Commitment to working from the office three set days per week.
- Remote Connectivity: Must have a stable home internet connection (Minimum 80 Mbps upload / 10 Mbps download).
- Workspace: A dedicated, quiet, and distraction-free workspace for remote days.
- Physical: Ability to remain seated comfortably for prolonged periods.
- All successful candidates must complete a mandatory 4-week Technical Specialist (TS) Training program to ensure full mastery of our proprietary systems and protocols.
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Skills Required
- 3 to 5 years of relevant professional experience
- Formal supervisory experience managing team volume, quality, and timeliness
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a technology-based role
- Knowledge of installation procedures and computer networking, including routers, modems, and Wi-Fi
- High proficiency in English
- Ability to monitor and conduct extended technical support calls
- Commitment to working from the office three set days per week
- Stable home internet connection with minimum 80 Mbps upload and 10 Mbps download
- Dedicated, quiet, distraction-free workspace for remote workdays
- Ability to remain seated comfortably for prolonged periods
- Completion of a mandatory four-week Technical Specialist training program
Nielsen Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nielsen and has not been reviewed or approved by Nielsen.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is described as generous for all parents, with birthing parents receiving substantially longer time, and the program is complemented by adoption, fertility, and surrogacy support. Employer-verified entries and company communications consistently highlight family benefits as a standout.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is considered solid, with some teams using flexible or unlimited PTO models and additional offerings like paid volunteer time. These time-away policies often contribute meaningfully to work-life balance.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Smart Work flexibility, an Employee Assistance Program, and broader well-being initiatives are emphasized as part of a holistic package. These elements are frequently cited as strengths that enhance day-to-day experience.
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For over 100 years, Nielsen has been a global leader in audience measurement, data and analytics, shaping the future of media. Measuring behavior across all channels and platforms to discover what audiences love, we empower our clients with trusted intelligence that fuels action. As the global media industry continues to evolve, Nielsen will be at the forefront of delivering audience insights that empower marketers and content developers, and ultimately help connect consumers to what matters most to them. We will be guided by our values of inclusion, courage and growth; and we will continue to innovate our products and technology while investing in our talent to drive sustainable and scalable long-term growth.
Why Work With Us
At Nielsen, we have big dreams and aspirations, all of which are achievable if we work as a team. Our culture helps us come together and clarifies how we work together to achieve these goals
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