• Application Deadline:
• Position: Manager, Data Analytics


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Data Science / Research  , ICT / Computer 
  

• Lead the use of advanced data modeling, predictive modeling and analytical techniques to interpret key findings from company data and leverage these insights into initiatives that will support business outcomes


• Ensure data accuracy and consistent reporting by designing and creating optimal processes and procedures for analytics.

Principal Functions

• Lead cross-functional projects using advanced data modeling and analysis techniques to discover insights that will guide strategic decisions and uncover optimization opportunities.


• Build, develop and maintain data models, reporting systems, data automation systems, dashboards and performance metrics support that support key business decisions.


• Design and build technical processes to address business issues.


• Oversee the design and delivery of reports and insights that analyze business functions and key operations and performance metrics.


• Recruit, train, develop and supervise analyst-level employees.


• Ensure accuracy of data and deliverables of reporting employees with comprehensive policies and processes.


• Manage and optimize processes for data intake, validation, mining and engineering as well as modeling, visualization and communication deliverables.


• Examine, interpret and report results of analytical initiatives to stakeholders in leadership, technology, sales, marketing and product teams.


• Oversee the data/report requests process: tracking requests submitted, prioritization, approval, etc.


• Develop and implement quality controls and departmental standards to ensure quality standards, organizational expectations, and regulatory requirements.


• Anticipate future demands of initiatives related to people, technology, budget and business within your department and design/implement solutions to meet these needs.


• Organize and drive successful completion of data insight initiatives through effective management of analyst and data employees and effective collaboration with stakeholders.


• Communicate results and business impacts of insight initiatives to stakeholders within and outside of the company.


• Carryout other duties as instructed by Head of IT Architecture & Planning

Educational Requirements

• Degree level education with a solid all-round knowledge of IT and its use within a business environment with minimum of 5+ of experience in a position monitoring, managing, manipulating and drawing insights from data, and someone with at least 3 years of experience leading a team.

The right candidate will also be proficient and experienced with the following tools/programs: 

• Strong programming skills with querying languages: SLQ, SAS, etc.


• Experience with big data tools: Teradata, Aster, Hadoop, etc.


• Experience with testing tools such as Adobe Test &Target


• Experience with data visualization tools: Tableau, Raw, chart.js, etc.


• Experience with Adobe Analytics and other analytics tools


• C, C++, JAVA, or other programming languages


• Experience,Skills & Competencies            


• Experience with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.


• Working knowledge of data mining principles: predictive analytics, mapping, collecting data from multiple data systems on premises and cloud-based data sources.


• Strong SQL skills, ability to perform effective querying involving multiple tables and subqueries.


• Understanding of and experience using analytical concepts and statistical techniques: hypothesis development, designing tests/experiments, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and developing actionable recommendations for business units.


• Experience and knowledge of statistical modeling techniques: GLM multiple regression, logistic regression, log-linear regression, variable selection, etc.


• Experience writing advanced SAS code statements, models, and macros.


• Experience working with and creating databases and dashboards using all relevant data to inform decisions.


• Experience using analytics techniques to contribute to company growth efforts, increasing revenue and other key business outcomes.


• Strong problem solving, quantitative and analytical abilities.


• Strong ability to plan and manage numerous processes, people and projects simultaneously.


• Excellent communication, collaboration and delegation skills.