Deployment Lead - Fixed Term Contract Role

This is a remote role based in the US. Candidates must be physically located within the US.

Please note this is a 6 month fixed term contract role

The Deployment Leadis responsible forleading complex client onboarding and deployment initiatives across NIQ products, with a strong emphasis on change management, cross-functional coordination, and client readiness. This role serves as the primaryclient-facingdeploymentand onboardingownerfor newclients, ensuring successfulproduct deployment, effective client adoption, and a smooth transition to account teamsfor ongoing client management.

The Deployment Lead partners closely with Product,Operations, Sales,andClient Success/ Insightsteams to translate contractual scope and product changes intoclear, actionabledeployment plans thatbalance client needs with operational realities,mitigate client risk,and drive long-term client health.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-endclientdeployment execution fromkickoffthrough go-live and post-launch transition,setting and managing client expectations inalignmentwithcontractual scope,milestones, and client readiness.

• Develop and lead integrated Deployment and Change Management plansthatalign to the client's business needs and ways of working, drivingsuccessful product adoptionwhile mitigatingclient and operational risk.

• Serve as the primaryclient-facingdeploymentownerduring onboarding,building trusted relationships quickly,providing clear communication, accountability, and proactiveissuemanagement.

• Partnercross-functionallywithProduct,Operations,Sales, Account Leads,andClient Success/ Insightsto translate scope into executable plans, holding partners accountable to commitments without direct authority.

• Lead internal and client-facing forums tomaintaintransparency,proactivelysurfacerisksand dependencies, align stakeholders, and escalate decisions appropriately.

• Ensure enablement materials, training, and communications are aligned to client needs byleveraginginternal SMEs and prior deployment learnings.

• Track deployment progress, risks,and outcomes using standard Deployment tools,andcoordinate a clear handoff to account teams with documented ownership.

Required Qualifications

• Experience leading complex client-facing initiatives in deployment, implementation, client success, or change management roles.

• Proven ability to manage cross-functional workstreams and influence without direct authority.

• Strong client communication skills and ability to translate complex concepts into actionable plans.

• Ability to manage ambiguity, competing priorities, and evolving scope.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and drive outcomes in ambiguous environments.

• Experience working across cultures and driving alignment in a multi-country setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting SaaS, data, analytics, or insights products.

• Familiarity with structured change management or client adoption frameworks.

• Prior experience partnering closely with Product,Operations, orCommercial.

Success Measures

• On-time, high-quality delivery of assigned client deployment aligned to contractual milestones.

• Strong client adoptionsignalsand smooth transition toaccountteamspost-deployment.

• Reduced deployment-related client issues through proactive planning and risk management.

• Positive cross-functional feedback on collaboration and execution discipline.

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation of the following range: $132,000.00 - $163,000.00.Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and location.

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 resume 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: https://www.nielseniq.com/global/en/ai-safety-policies.

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.

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