Senior Manager, Engineering - Chicago - Nielsen Consumer LLC

Description

Company Description

We are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead the design, development, and delivery of large-scale enterprise services built on Java and Python, with a strong focus on Identity & Access Management (IDM), cloud-native platforms (Azure or equivalent), and GenAI-powered capabilities.

This role blends technical depth, people leadership, and execution excellence, driving high-quality, secure, and scalable solutions while growing and mentoring high-performing engineering teams.

Job Description

Engineering Leadership & Delivery

• Lead a high-performing engineering team delivering enterprise-grade Java and Python microservices at scale.


• Own end-to-end delivery: planning, execution, quality, reliability, and operational excellence.


• Drive cloud-native architectures using Azure (or equivalent) with a focus on scalability, security, and cost optimization.


• Ensure strong SDLC discipline, CI/CD automation, and production readiness.

Identity & Security

• Lead development and integration of IDM / CIAM solutions (authentication, authorization, SSO, OAuth/OIDC, RBAC).


• Partner with Security teams to embed secure-by-design principles, compliance, and vulnerability management.


• Champion application security best practices across SAST, DAST, SCA, and secrets management.

GenAI & Innovation

• Identify and drive practical GenAI use cases across platforms (e.g., developer productivity, intelligent workflows, data insights).


• Guide teams in integrating LLMs, APIs, and AI services responsibly, with attention to governance, privacy, and cost controls.


• Balance innovation with enterprise standards and operational maturity.

People & Talent Leadership

• Hire, coach, and develop senior/mid/Jr engineers.


• Set clear goals, expectations, and career paths; conduct performance reviews and succession planning.


• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Product, Architecture, Security, Platform, and Business stakeholders to align priorities and roadmaps.


• Translate business needs into technical strategy and execution plans.


• Communicate progress, risks, and tradeoffs clearly to executive audiences.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 10-15 years of software engineering experience, with 5+ years in engineering management.


• Strong hands‑on background in Java and/or Python enterprise services and microservices architectures.


• Proven experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred; AWS/GCP acceptable).


• Solid understanding of IDM / IAM / CIAM concepts and implementations.


• Experience leading teams building high‑availability, secure, distributed systems.


• Demonstrated ability to deliver complex programs on time with high quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating or building GenAI-powered solutions in enterprise environments.


• Knowledge of event‑driven architectures, APIs, and service mesh patterns.


• Familiarity with DevSecOps, observability, and SRE practices.


• Experience managing large, globally distributed teams.


• Cloud or security certifications (Azure, AWS, CISSP, etc.).

Additional Information

This role has a market‑competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation of the following range: 114,800.00 – 157,800.00 –

Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This role might also be eligible for a sales‑based incentive or performance‑based bonus. Other benefits include flexible working environment, comprehensive health insurance, industry‑leading parental leave, life insurance, education support and more.

US Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plan (medical, Rx, dental, and vision).


• Flexible spending accounts and a Health Savings Account (including company contributions).


• Life and AD&D insurance.


• 401(k) retirement plan including company matching contributions.


• Disability insurance.


• Tuition Reimbursement.


• Discretionary paid time off program and 11 paid holidays.


• Flexible working environment


• Volunteer time off


• LinkedIn Learning


• Employee‑Assistance‑Program (EAP)

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:

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‑N IQ 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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