NielsenIQ · 18 hours ago
Senior Manager, Engineering
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$115K/yr - $158K/yr
10+ years expNielsenIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior. They are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead the design, development, and delivery of large-scale enterprise services, focusing on Identity & Access Management and cloud-native platforms.
AnalyticsBusiness IntelligenceInformation Technology
Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
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.)
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
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Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
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Company
NielsenIQ
NielsenIQ is a consumer intelligence company that offers retailers and consumer goods manufactures.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Leadership Team
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Vice President, Technology
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Vice President, Strategic Analytics & Insights
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