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Job DescriptionAs Nielsen pivots from media measurement to media intelligence, manager capability is our catalyst for organizational agility and business growth. The Senior Program Manager, Manager Development plays a pivotal strategic role in shaping Nielsen’s leadership pipeline by designing, scaling, and modernizing our enterprise manager development architecture.
Operating as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders and HR Business Partners (HRBPs), you will translate enterprise strategy into modern, tech-forward manager development solutions. You will own the strategy for managers in critical "moments that matter"—from manager onboarding to broad-scale upskilling in coaching, feedback, and AI fluency. Combining human-centered design, learning analytics, and leadership assessment models, you will build scalable manager capabilities that directly elevate business performance and strengthen our talent bench.
Responsibilities
Strategy & Portfolio Ownership
- Manager Development Portfolio: Architect, evolve, and manage a best-in-class manager development portfolio that aligns with business priorities and embeds our Leading @ Nielsen practices across global teams.
- Onboarding & Inflection Points: Design and scale a high-impact Manager Onboarding Journey for internal and external hires, driving rapid alignment to business strategy, culture (Our Nielsen Way), and what it means to be a leader at Nielsen.
- Enterprise Upskilling: Build targeted capability solutions for high-stakes manager skills (e.g., coaching, feedback, innovating with AI) across a diverse, global manager population.
Design, Tech & Innovation
- Master Learning Designer: Serve as the hands-on instructional designer and architect for the manager portfolio, owning program design from initial concept through to final deployment and iteration, aligning with our executive development program manager to create a holistic leadership development portfolio.
- Human-Centered Innovation: Utilize Human-Centered Design (HCD) and Design Thinking methodologies to create empathetic, frictionless, and impactful learning experiences tailored to the modern manager's workflow.
- Tech-Forward & Global Scale: Leverage innovative tech platforms and external best practices to deliver scalable, flexible learning experiences with seamless execution across global hubs (including India and Mexico).
Measurement & Stakeholder Advisory
- Data-Driven Impact: Establish robust baseline metrics and learning evaluation frameworks to measure capability shifts, optimize program effectiveness, and tie manager development directly to quantifiable business outcomes.
- Strategic Advisory: Partner seamlessly across the Talent, Learning, Culture and Engagement team and HRBP teams to solve complex talent challenges and ensure manager development keeps pace with emerging tech, AI, and industry trends.
Qualifications
- 7-10+ years of progressive experience designing, implementing, and scaling transformative leadership and manager development initiatives in a complex, global organization.
- Mastery in End-to-End Learning Design: Deep expertise as a skilled learning designer with a proven track record of owning full program architecture—applying Human-Centered Design (Design Thinking) and modern learning tech for leadership audiences.
- Assessment & Coaching Expertise: Deep background in talent and leadership assessment models, including 360° feedback and psychometrics (e.g., Leadership Circle Profile, Hogan, or similar). Coaching certifications are strongly valued.
- Global Partner & Stakeholder Management: Demonstrated experience selecting and managing global vendor partnerships while navigating localized delivery across matrixed, international environments.
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Organizational Development, I/O Psychology, HR, or Business strongly preferred.
- Data & Business Impact: Demonstrated ability to measure learning ROI using data analytics to prove business value and pipeline health.
- Facilitation & Influence: Exceptional facilitation skills and a proven ability to communicate complex concepts, build alignment, and influence senior business leaders and HR executives.
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Additional InformationEnabling your best to power a better media future.
Holistic Rewards: We are committed to an inclusive benefits package that supports our employees and their families. This includes comprehensive health and wellness plans, a 401(k) with a Nielsen company match, and a generous paid time off policy. Depending on the role, additional benefits may include a company-provided vehicle and/or discretionary incentive/bonus eligibility.
Compensation Transparency: The posted base salary range is a reasonable estimate that may be adjusted based on the final work location of the selected employee. Individual pay within the range is determined by factors such as experience, training, geography, certifications, and business needs. Beyond base salary, this role may be eligible for bonuses, equity, or other incentives.
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Skills Required
- 7-10+ years of progressive experience designing, implementing, and scaling leadership and manager development initiatives in a complex global organization.
- Deep expertise in end-to-end learning design and program architecture for leadership audiences.
- Experience applying Human-Centered Design or Design Thinking methodologies.
- Experience using modern learning technology to deliver scalable learning experiences.
- Background in talent and leadership assessment models, including 360-degree feedback and psychometrics.
- Experience with assessment tools such as Leadership Circle Profile, Hogan, or similar.
- Coaching certification.
- Experience selecting and managing global vendor partnerships in matrixed international environments.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Master’s degree in Organizational Development, I/O Psychology, HR, or Business.
- Ability to measure learning ROI using data analytics and demonstrate business value.
- Exceptional facilitation, communication, stakeholder alignment, and senior leadership influence skills.
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.
Nielsen Insights
What We Do
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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