Senior Manager: Data Governance & Data Management

Overview

Senior Manager:
Data Governance & Data Management

Fintech is entering a new phase where operational and commercial excellence has become critical for success. MTN is building a successful business and is looking to appoint an incumbent to lead data governance and data management across MTN MoMo’s 16 operating markets.

• Establish and lead a robust data governance and management framework across MTN MoMo’s 16 operating markets. The role ensures that MTN’s 65M+ monthly active customers and 15B+ annual transactions are supported by trusted, secure, and accessible data that drives customer engagement, regulatory compliance, and business growth
• Ensure data is treated as a strategic enterprise asset, embedding policies, controls, and cultural practices that improve data quality, consistency, privacy, and usability. By championing data literacy and governance, the Senior Manager strengthens data-driven decision-making and enables MTN Fintech to monetize its data responsibly while meeting regulatory requirements

• Minimum of 4-year tertiary degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems or related field is required
• Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) or equivalent
• Data governance certifications (e.g., DCAM)
• Cloud certifications (Azure Data Engineer, AWS Big Data Specialty)
• 8–12 years in data governance, data management, or enterprise data roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Proven experience implementing data governance frameworks in large, regulated environments (preferably fintech/financial services)
• Deep understanding of data platforms, BI, analytics, and AI/ML implications for governance
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional, multi-country data initiatives
• Strong experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, and data ethics
• Data platforms: SQL, Hadoop, Spark, cloud-native data warehouses (Snowflake, Big Query, Synapse)
• Privacy & Compliance: GDPR, CCPA, POPIA, ISO 27001, PCI DSS
• BI & Analytics:
  Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, AI/ML platforms

• What will give an edge to your application:
• Masters Degree (MBA)

Closing date: 17 September 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks of closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful