Master Black Belt (PL)

The Nielsen Company is a global information and media company with leading market positions and recognized brands in marketing information (ACNielsen), media information (Nielsen Media Research), trade shows and business publications (Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, Adweek). The privately held company is active in more than 100 countries, with headquarters in Haarlem, the Netherlands, and New York, USA. For more information, please visit, www.nielsen.com.

Nielsen Media Research is the pioneer and industry leader in television audience measurement and advertising information services worldwide for more than half a century. We are headquartered in New York, with offices throughout the United States. At Nielsen Media Research, our reputation for integrity, innovation and commitment to professional development attracts the industry's top talent. Rated as one of the most diverse (Top 50 Companies for Diversity, Diversity Inc, 2005) and best places to work (Top 100 IT firms, ComputerWorld, 2004-2006; Best Computer Jobs in America, 2002), Nielsen Media Research is proud of our career opportunities and the many programs we offer that help foster career development. We have over 6000 employees throughout the US and offer a quality of life and comfortable work environment.

Demonstrate leadership & accountability for functional & business objectives. Integrate and develop processes that meet business and customer needs across the organization. Involved in long-term planning contributing to the overall strategy within functional area of expertise. Provide leadership and direction to cross-functional team empowered to execute the Business Process Improvement (BPI) strategy and tools to improve process capability and eliminate defects Provide leadership and direction to Black Belts in executing the Business Process Improvement strategy for game changing levels of improvement in customer satisfaction, process capability and quality. Serve as change agent by stimulating, communicating and institutionalizing BPI initiatives. Conduct regular project reviews with leaders for progress, status and issues. Seek, share and institutionalize best practices. Teach, train, coach and mentor Black Belts in the use of BPI methodology. Following completion of a rigorous training program, serve as an expert resource to the business on BPI philosophy and approach. Drive out waste (Lean) and variation (Six Sigma) in processes through the use of tools and training.Qualifications" Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college" At least 10 additional years of experience in the functional area" More than 2 years of experience in applying Lean & Six Sigma tools to Process Improvements and Quality projectsDesired Experience/Competencies:" Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification " Additional leadership experience in the areas of Transactional Lean, Quality, Business Operations, Program Management, Project Management, Contracts or Proposal Management is strongly preferred " Track record of meeting & exceeding deliverables" Excellent customer service abilities" Management and development of direct reports" Strong oral and written communication skills" Strong interpersonal skills" Team Player



We offer dynamic careers that give you the opportunity to contribute and the room to grow. You can create a wide career path across all of our businesses. Nielsen promotes and enforces a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for all individuals.