NPI Global Product Business Owner

Job description

Solution Ownership Own the overall success and performance of the NPI solution globally. Act as the primary Product point of contact for NPI across the organization. Provide regular updates and strategic recommendations to Product / Business leadership in relation to the NPI solution. Establish NPI solution priorities across contributing Product domains. Facilitate and resolve cross-functional priority conflicts impacting NPI. Maintain a holistic view of the solution, ensuring alignment across roadmap, delivery, commercial adoption, and operational processes. Define solution success criteria, readiness requirements, and operating metrics. Stakeholder Leadership Build strong relationships across Commercial, Customer Success, Product, Engineering, Operations, and Data teams. Align global, regional and functional priorities to ensure consistent execution of NPI objectives. Establish governance forums / operating cadences that drive decision making, accountability, and transparency across regions and functions. Facilitate alignment between stakeholder groups with competing priorities. Represent Product in solution-level discussions and decision making. Act as an escalation point for cross-functional issues impacting NPI success. Commercial and Customer Alignment Partner with Commercial and Customer Success teams to understand market needs, customer feedback, and adoption challenges. Identify opportunities to improve product adoption, customer retention, and solution value. Translate business and customer requirements into clear priorities for Product teams. Strategic Execution Work closely with Product Managers and Product Owners to ensure roadmap priorities support agreed business outcomes. Coordinate execution across multiple contributing teams from multiple regions globally Identify dependencies, risks, and gaps impacting solution success. Drive accountability for delivery against strategic objectives. Growth and Scale Support go-to-market readiness and market expansion activities. Establish governance processes and operational frameworks required for sustainable growth. Ensure the successful transition of capabilities from initiative stage into scalable business-as-usual operations. Drive continuous improvement of the solution and associated processes. Assess future expansion opportunities and present recommendations to leadership. The NPI Global Product Business Owner will be measured on: NPI Commercial success against global and regional targets NPI adoption and customer utilization Business value delivered through NPI Commercial and Customer Success stakeholder satisfaction Delivery of strategic objectives Cross-functional alignment and effectiveness Operational readiness and scalability Progress against solution growth targets Alignment of regional business priorities with global NPI roadmap Required 8+ years of experience in Product Management, Product Strategy, Program Leadership, Customer Solutions, Commercial Strategy, or related disciplines. Proven experience working across Product, Commercial, Customer Success, and Engineering teams. Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority. Strong understanding of product lifecycle management and Agile delivery methodologies. Experience managing complex initiatives involving multiple teams and dependencies. Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Experience with product content, product intelligence, analytics, or data-driven solutions. Experience scaling products or solutions across multiple markets. Experience supporting commercial growth and customer adoption initiatives. Key Competencies Business Ownership Strategic Prioritization Stakeholder Management Cross-Functional Leadership Customer-Centricity Influencing without Authority Problem Solving Growth Mindset Entrepreneurial Mindset Salary: 66400– €116.000 gross per year. This role might also be eligible for a performance-based bonus. Placement within the range will depend on objective criteria including experience, skills, and internal equity considerations. We are committed to equal pay and pay transparency. Remuneration decisions are made using gender-neutral and objective criteria. Our Benefits Flexible working environment Volunteer time off LinkedIn Learning Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP) NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: 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 Want to keep up with our latest updates? Follow us on: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence. All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the The NPI Global Product Business Owner is accountable for the end-to-end success, growth, adoption, and operational scalability of the NIQ Product Insights (NPI) solution globally. Acting as the primary Product representative for NPI, this role drives solution strategy, business outcomes and drives executive alignment across Product, Commercial, Customer Success, Operations, and Engineering teams. The Business Owner is responsible for translating business objectives and customer needs into clear solution priorities, orchestrating delivery across contributing teams, and ensuring NPI continues to evolve as a scalable, globally adopted product offering. While Product Managers and Product Owners remain accountable for domain strategy and execution within their respective areas, this role partners with regional and functional leaders to ensure prioritization, adoption, and execution is consistently applied across multiple markets.