Optiven Group, a leading real estate and investment company in Kenya, continues to champion excellence and innovation in transforming lives. As part of its commitment to delivering data-driven decision-making across departments, Optiven seeks a qualified and visionary individual to join its dynamic team in the position of Data Manager. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead the data agenda at the heart of one of Kenya’s most respected brands, ensuring effective use of data to drive growth and maintain compliance with evolving data protection regulations.
This article provides a comprehensive overview of the role, including job purpose, key duties, qualifications, and application instructions.
Position: Data Manager
- Job Vacancy: One (1)
- Reports To: Head of Finance
- Department: Finance
- Division: Finance, Legal & ICT
- Location: ABSA Tower
- Basic Salary: KES 100,000 – 120,000
Job Purpose
The Data Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing the organization’s data strategies, policies, and governance frameworks. The position supports data-driven decision-making across all departments at Optiven by managing data infrastructure, ensuring data integrity and security, and overseeing all aspects of data analytics, visualization, and reporting. The Data Manager will also play a key role in ensuring compliance with relevant data protection laws and promoting a culture of innovation in data handling and usage.
Key Responsibilities
1. Data Strategy and Policy Development
- Develop and implement data policies aligned with organizational objectives and legal frameworks.
- Design enterprise-wide data frameworks based on business requirements and scalability needs.
- Oversee data governance initiatives to ensure data integrity, accessibility, and proper usage across departments.
2. Infrastructure and Process Management
- Manage data infrastructure including storage, organization, and retrieval systems.
- Continuously evaluate data systems to identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
- Ensure optimal database management using tools such as MySQL, Oracle, and SQL Server.
3. Data Analytics and Reporting
- Lead the team in conducting regular data analysis to uncover trends and generate actionable insights for key stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain KPIs to monitor performance and effectiveness of data initiatives.
- Provide quarterly business intelligence reports to senior management to support strategic planning.
4. Compliance and Data Protection
- Implement data governance frameworks in alignment with Kenya’s Data Protection Act (2019) and global standards such as GDPR and ISO 27001.
- Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance and manage role-based access control protocols.
- Proactively identify data security risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
5. Innovation and Technology Integration
- Utilize AI-powered forecasting and automation tools to optimize data management processes.
- Integrate predictive modeling, machine learning, and data mining techniques to boost reporting accuracy.
- Evaluate and recommend advanced data management platforms and technologies that enhance Optiven’s capabilities.
6. Team Leadership and Mentorship
- Lead and mentor the data science team to maintain high standards of accuracy, integrity, and innovation.
- Assign projects, monitor task progress, and support professional development among team members.
- Promote a culture of data responsibility and continuous learning.
7. Additional Responsibilities
- Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time to support organizational growth and strategic goals.
Qualification and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a closely related field.
- Master’s degree is an added advantage.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in data science or analytics, including at least two (2) to three (3) years in a supervisory capacity.
- Professional certifications in data science, analysis, or data protection are preferred.
- Strong technical expertise in:
- Machine learning and big data technologies
- Programming languages such as Python or R
- Data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI
- SQL, Python, and ETL tools
- Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
- Hands-on experience in AI, predictive modeling, and data automation.
Competency Requirements
- Proven leadership and team management skills.
- Strong business acumen and ability to align data initiatives with organizational goals.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent communication skills for presenting technical data to non-technical audiences.
- Ability to thrive in a high-paced, results-driven environment.
- Critical and innovative thinking with agility to adapt to emerging technologies.
- Team-oriented with strong collaboration and decision-making abilities.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications to the email provided below.
- Application Email: [email protected]
- Deadline for Applications: 25th April 2025
- Review Timeline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Important Notes:
- Optiven Group does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
- By applying, candidates provide consent for background checks where necessary.
- Optiven is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration.
Take the next step in your data science career with one of Kenya’s top employers. This is your opportunity to contribute to transformative data practices in a visionary, purpose-driven organization.
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by submitting your application to: [email protected]
