Senior Manager, Data Strategy & Analytics – East Africa at Old Mutual Kenya

Job Description

Reporting to the Head, Digital & Data – East Africa, the role holder is responsible for the development and implementation of Old Mutual data strategy, analytics and data governance framework that will ensure that the enterprise is able to leverage data and information assets in the quest to commercializing the assets and managing the associated risks with the asset.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and execute the data transformation journey by identifying and applying the changes required to the organisational structures, processes, capabilities, and culture in order to achieve successful data driven decision making.
• Lead and support the definition, development, implementation, continuous improvement, communication and related monitoring/administration of policies, processes, standards, and guidelines that pertain to data and information management governance.
• Be responsible for the strategic direction, business ownership and operational management and/or business ownership of the Data Management Capability which comprises of: -
• Master Data Management (MDM)
• Data Acquisition
• Data Warehousing
• Data Governance and Quality of our Party Data
• Establish process, tech, tools, skills and knowledge for data management and information governance.
• Lead the organisations efforts for data collection, data purchases, data warehousing, physical data models and linkages between datasets.
• Lead the strategy and execution of the data quality management practice ensuring a high quality of data (i.e. completeness, conformance and accuracy of enterprise data) and managing all elements affecting this.
• Lead the development and execution of the information lifecycle management practice that will create and ensure compliance with the data standards for OMEM and also informing the enterprise data architecture functions.
• Lead the development, implementation, tracking and reporting of the enterprise data and information maturity model, including executive sponsorship for remedial actions.
• Lead and own customer and intermediary data management strategies, including organisational change programmes and provide expertise in exploiting technology and new ways of working to achieve the strategic intent of the Data and Information Management practice.

Success in the role will require client-facing activity and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish, build and maintain positive relationships collaborating at all levels with clients and stakeholders both internally and externally. An intimate understanding of Master Data Management best practice including data enrichment and acquisition principles will be necessary to deliver in a fast moving Customer Centric business.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strategic – ability to identify, understand and act on broader opportunities in order to drive longer-term value-adding change.
• Leading with influence – ability to rally stakeholders behind common goals and inspires others to exceed expectations.
• Collaboration – proactively establishes and maintains relationships and networks, which are values-driven.
• Customer First – customer at the heart of all business decisions and driven to improve value for customers.
• Execution – displays energy, drive, and perseverance in order to deliver results.
• Innovation – ability to relate to challenges from a range of diverse perspectives to generate creative solutions, challenging the status quo.
• Personal mastery – self-aware and ability to cope effectively with stress and adjust to changing work environments.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 10 years overall working experience, of which a minimum of 5 years in a data driven environment in financial services, technology organizations.
• Driving strategic data initiatives and data driven transformation
• 3 - 5 years’ experience in people management, leading teams and motivating people.
• Proven ability to drive cross functional collaborations and build consensus.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders.
• Strong blend of strategic perspectives, business acumen and technical knowledge
• Driven, high energy level and proven record of driving results.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BSc degree in Computer Science or Informatics or Information Technology or other relevant degree