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. Responsibilities 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 Qualifications 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, BigQuery, Synapse) Privacy & Compliance: GDPR, CCPA, POPIA, ISO 27001, PCI DSS BI & Analytics: Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, AI/ML platforms Edge What will give an edge to your application: Masters Degree (MBA) Details 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr