Phillips Consulting

Business and management consulting for transformation.

Head, Research and Intelligence

ConsultingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLagos, NigeriaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Market Research, Data Science, or a related field is preferred.
At least 6 years of progressive, hands-on experience in research and intelligence within a business consulting firm is required.
Deep expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies is required.
Proficiency in statistical analysis software such as R, SPSS, or SAS, and data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI is required.
Strong data interpretation, forecasting, and predictive modeling capabilities are required.
Experience with data mining, machine learning, and natural language processing is an advantage.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information and provide actionable insights, are required.
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills are required.
Excellent project management skills, with attention to detail and quality, are required.
Exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation skills are required.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement the firm's research and intelligence strategy, aligning it with business objectives and market trends.
Conduct in-depth research on market trends, competitive intelligence, industry benchmarking, and client-specific research.
Use advanced statistical methods, data analytics, and visualization tools to derive actionable insights.
Develop and implement innovative research methodologies and best practices to enhance decision-making.
Personally oversee and contribute to key research projects to ensure high-quality deliverables.
Develop and implement processes for gathering, analyzing, and disseminating competitive intelligence.
Use open-source intelligence techniques, data subscriptions, and social media monitoring tools.
Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor activities, and provide timely intelligence briefings to senior management and client teams.
Provide research and intelligence support to client engagement teams, contributing to proposals, presentations, and project delivery.
Support business development by identifying market opportunities and contributing to value propositions.
Publish research papers, contribute to industry discussions, and position the firm as a thought leader in business consulting.
Drive innovation within the research function by incorporating AI-powered tools and advanced analytics techniques.
Develop and manage the research and intelligence budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficient resource allocation.

Head, Research and Intelligence

Phillips Consulting · Lagos, Nigeria · Full-time · Posted 2025-07-09

Workplace: on_site

Description

The Head of Research and Intelligence is a strategic leadership role responsible for developing and executing the firm’s research and intelligence strategy. The ideal candidate will lead a high-performing team while also being a hands-on contributor, leveraging deep technical expertise to drive impactful insights. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience in a business consulting firm with practice areas in Strategy & Operations Transformation (SOT), Digital Learning, People Transformation, Business Solutions, and Training Hub services.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Execution

Develop and implement the firm’s research and intelligence strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market trends.
Conduct in-depth research on market trends, competitive intelligence, industry benchmarking, and client-specific research.
Utilise advanced statistical methods, data analytics, and visualisation tools to derive actionable insights.
Develop and implement innovative research methodologies and best practices to enhance decision-making
Personally oversee and contribute to key research projects to ensure high-quality deliverables.
Develop and implement processes for gathering, analysing, and disseminating competitive intelligence.
Utilise open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques, data subscriptions, and social media monitoring tools.
Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor activities, providing timely intelligence briefings to senior management and client teams.
Provide research and intelligence support to client engagement teams, contributing to proposals, presentations, and project delivery.
Support business development by identifying market opportunities and contributing to compelling value propositions.
Publish research papers, contribute to industry discussions, and position the firm as a thought leader in business consulting.
Drive innovation within the research function, incorporating AI-powered tools and advanced analytics techniques.
Develop and manage the research and intelligence budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficient resource allocation.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Market Research, Data Science, or a related field preferred.
Minimum of 6 years of progressive, hands-on experience in research and intelligence within a business consulting firm.
Deep expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
Proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g., R, SPSS, SAS) and data visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
Experience with data mining, machine learning, and natural language processing (NLP) is a strong advantage.
Strong data interpretation, forecasting, and predictive modelling capabilities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesise complex information and provide actionable insights.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
Excellent project management skills, with attention to detail and quality.

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About the Company

Phillips Consulting

Business and management consulting for transformation.

Phillips Consulting provides business and management consulting services across Africa, helping organizations design and implement projects, improve efficiency, and build strong institutions. Its offerings span transformation, technology, people, and outsourcing, with a focus on seamless execution and tailored solutions rather than one-size-fits-all approaches. The firm combines Nigerian roots with global expertise, drawing on staff from business strategy, IT, accounting, engineering, medicine, and more to address diverse needs. Differentiators include over 30 years of experience as an indigenous firm with a wide, industry-agnostic scope and a proven track record in designing systems to manage people. The company’s goal is to enable clients to achieve optimal performance by turning possibilities into practical improvements and sustained capacity growth.

Company size: Not listed
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Lagos, Nigeria
Founded: 1992

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