GCOE Governance Consultant

Job DescriptionPosition title: GCOE Governance Consultant - KPIs and compliance  Location: Chennai  Reports to: GCOE Governance leader Level P5  Purpose of the job:  As a Governance Consultant, you will play a key role in driving governance and compliance activities that ensure consistency, transparency, and operational excellence across various GCOE teams.  Key internal partners include teams within Business Intelligence, Customer Support, and Learning & Development, as well as cross-functional collaboration with Product Leadership, Global Operations, and Customer Success.  You will drive adherence to global standards and policies, oversee compliance tracking and reporting mechanisms, and act as a trusted advisor to ensure processes maturity and accountability.  By collaborating across functions and geographies you’ll help ensure that governance principles translate into measurable quality, performance, and business impact.    Accountabilities:  Key accountabilities (this area is not a detailed description of activities on the job):  In this job you will:   Build interactive PowerBI dashboards and reports tailored to business needs  Ensure reports are user-friendly and aligned with KPIs.  Ensure compliance with data governance and privacy standards.  Troubleshoot issues and maintain data accuracy  Establish and maintain governance frameworks and controls to ensure consistency, transparency, and compliance in operational processes.  Define and measure key governance metrics and compliance KPIs; identify risks and develop mitigation or escalation plans.  Facilitate governance reviews and decision-making forums that drive process accountability and best practices sharing.  Support process standardization, documentation, and deployment across multiple functions and markets.  Support and lead transformation initiatives with guidance by identifying governance gaps, process inefficiencies, or control weaknesses.  Provide subject-matter expertise, training and guidance on compliance standards and governance.  Support implementation and stabilization of new governance models, tools, and reporting mechanisms.  Partner with regional and global stakeholders to embed governance practices in transformation projects and BAU operations.  Requirements:  Work experience:   minimum 3 years of experience in NIQ, in Governance, GCOE, Operations or similar environments  Requirements:    Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and drive accountability.  Advanced knowledge of Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service.  Ability to create interactive dashboards, reports, and data visualizations.  Experience with DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) for complex calculations  Data modeling knowledge to optimize Power BI reports and datasets.  Ability to design and build custom apps using Power Apps is an advantage  Design skills to conceptualize, structure, and build new processes, frameworks, and governance models from the ground up.   Knowledge of GCOE areas (BI, Customer Support, L&D) is highly desirable.  Curious, detail-oriented, and driven by continuous improvement (challenge the status quo).  Knowledge of flowcharting/process mapping tools.  Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills; able to translate complex governance or process topics into practical actions.  Strong organizational and planning abilities, able to manage multiple priorities independently.  Proficient in data analysis and reporting using MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.  Experience with project management, Agile frameworks, and risk management practices is an advantage.  Prior experience in cross-country or global environments is an asset.  Fluent in English (written and spoken).  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.com 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. 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