Job Summary
We are looking for a
Workforce Optimization – Manager, Data Analysts
with a strong foundation in data analytics and a passion for building intelligent, AI-powered solutions. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of data science, product thinking, and stakeholder engagement. You will play a key role in designing and deploying Agentic AI-driven products that optimize workforce performance and decision-making.This is an
Individual Contributor (IC)
role with high visibility and strategic impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Agentic AI Product Development: Leverage Agentic AI frameworks to build intelligent, autonomous systems that support workforce planning, forecasting, and optimization
- Advanced Data Analytics: Analyze complex datasets using tools like SQL, Python, and Power BI to uncover trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities
- Visualization & Storytelling: Create compelling dashboards and visual narratives that translate data into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with senior global stakeholders to understand business needs, present insights, and influence strategic decisions
- Tool Integration: Work with workforce management platforms such as Kronos, Saviom, and Replicon to extract and analyze operational data
- Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA): Conduct deep-dive analyses to identify patterns, anomalies, and areas for improvement
- Process Optimization: Recommend and implement data-driven improvements to workforce processes, leveraging automation where applicable
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in data analytics, preferably in workforce optimization or operations
- Proven experience in building or contributing to Agentic AI or intelligent automation solutions
- Strong command of:
- SQL and Python (Pandas, NumPy)
- Power BI or similar visualization tools
- Statistical analysis and hypothesis testing
- Expertise in data storytelling—translating complex data into business-friendly insights
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, especially with senior leadership
- Experience working with workforce tools like Kronos, Saviom, or Replicon
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
Additional Information
Our Benefits
- Flexible working environment
- Volunteer time off
- LinkedIn Learning
- Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
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.comWant to keep up with our latest updates?Follow us on: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
NIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us. 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. Our global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide. Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the NIQ News Center: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion
