Data Manager

Data Management
Nairobi
May 27, 2025
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Job Description

About Optiven

Optiven Limited, based in Nairobi, Kenya, is a key player in the African real estate market. As part of the Optiven Group, the company offers a variety of services aimed at empowering property investors and enhancing societal well-being. Its mission focuses on creating a positive impact for staff, customers, and stakeholders through innovative products and services. The company operates through several Strategic Business Units, including Optiven Real Estate, which provides diverse property solutions for residential, commercial, and investment needs. Optiven Construction supports real estate development, while the hospitality sector includes ventures like GMC Place in Kitengela and food franchises such as Eagle Peak Spur. Additionally, the Optiven Foundation engages in philanthropic efforts to improve the social well-being of Kenyans. With a commitment to affordable pricing and excellent customer service, Optiven has helped over 10,000 Kenyans achieve property ownership and aims to create 30,000 jobs by 2030.

Job Summary

  • Developing and implementing data strategies and policies.
  • The job holder is responsible for managing the groups data providing data-driven insights to enhance decision-making across all Optiven departments.
  • Ensuring data protection compliance and security.
  • Overseeing end to end data management including design, capture, analysis, storage and retrial
  • Data visualization and interpretation to support business growth.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement data policies in line with organizational objectives and Legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Design organization data frameworks in line with Business Requirements.
  • Oversee data governance processes to maintain data integrity, security, and accessibility.
  • Manage data infrastructure to ensure efficient storage, organization, and retrieval of information.
  • Regularly review processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
  • Initiate and oversee regular data analysis to identify trends and patterns to generate actionable insights for stakeholders
  • Initiate and oversee actionable insights to support data-driven decision-making.
  • Drive compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR, DPA, ISO 27001 and other relevant laws and standards.
  • Implement data governance frameworks aligned with Kenya’s Data Protection Act (2019).
  • Initiate and oversee regular data audits and enforce role-based access controls.
  • Monitor data security risks and propose mitigation strategies.
  • Implement robust data security measures
  • Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of data initiatives.
  • Deploy AI-powered forecasting tools to support data management.
  • Provide quarterly business intelligence reviews to management.
  • Identify and implement innovative techniques to improve data analysis, reporting, and operational efficiency.
  • Initiate and oversee data automation processes
  • Evaluate and recommend data management systems that enhance the organization’s data capabilities.
  • Manage train and mentor data science team to promote data protection awareness; accuracy, integrity and security.
  • Assign tasks, monitor progress, and provide guidance to data team and stakeholder ensure successful project delivery.
  • Perform other duties as maybe assigned from time-to-time.

Educational Qualifications, Skills, & Experience Required

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
  • A minimum of five (5) years of experience in data science or analytics roles, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory capacity.
  • Certifications in data science, data analysis, and/or data protection (e.g., Certified Data Management Professional, Certified Information Privacy Professional) are preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of machine learning, statistical analysis, and big data technologies.
  • Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and programming languages (e.g., Python, R).
  • Proficiency in data management tools (e.g., SQL, Python, ETL tools).
  • Experience with database management systems (DBMS) such as MySQL, Oracle, or SQL Server.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
  • Hands-on experience with AI, data mining, and predictive modeling.
  • Leadership skills
  • Business acumen
  • Strong analytical & problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to translate business problems into data-driven solutions.
  • Excellent communication & reporting skills for non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
  • Critical and analytical thinking
  • Adaptability and agility
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Collaboration and Team work
  • Problem solving and Decision-Making

Application Details

  • How to Apply: Submit your application via [email protected].ke
  • Deadline: Applications close on 2oth June 2025.
  • Shortlisting Process: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
  • Recruitment Fee: Optiven Group does not charge any fee for job applications, interviews, or placements.
  • Communication: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to high application volumes.
  • Disqualification: Any form of canvassing leads to automatic disqualification.
  • Consent: By applying, candidates agree to allow background checks as necessary.
  • Equal Opportunity: Optiven Group is an equal opportunity employer.

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