Senior Manager, Data Governance, Job in Kenya - DTB

Job Purpose

The Senior Manager Data Governance will lead the bank’s enterprise-wide data governance strategy, ensuring strong oversight of data quality, metadata, privacy, regulatory compliance, and data lifecycle management. The role manages the entire governance team and serves as a key advisor to the CDO and senior leadership

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

  • Develop and implement the enterprise data governance strategy.
  • Oversee governance operating model and roadmap.
  • Align governance initiatives with architecture and digital programs.

Governance Oversight & Team Leadership

  • Lead the data governance team.
  • Define KPIs and performance targets.
  • Mentor governance managers and technical leads.

Policy, Standards & Framework Management


  • Own enterprise data governance policies and standards.
  • Implement compliance reviews and audits.

Enterprise Data Quality Management

  • Oversee Critical Data Elements (CDE) program.
  • Ensure remediation plans and data quality dashboards.

Metadata, Lineage & Data Catalog Implementation

  • Govern metadata standards and lineage.
  • Ensure accurate data flow documentation.

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

  • Ensure compliance with CBK, GDPR/DP Act, Basel, CRB, AML/KYC.
  • Represent governance in internal and external audits.

Data Governance Council & Stakeholder Management

  • Chair Data Governance Council.
  • Produce governance reports for executives.

Data Lifecycle & Controls Assurance

  • Oversee data lifecycle controls.
  • Ensure compliance with system changes and product rollouts.

Culture, Change Management & Data Literacy

  • Lead data literacy initiatives.
  • Promote a data-driven culture across the bank.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in ICT, Data Management, Computer Science, Statistics, or related.
  • Master’s degree preferred.
  • Certifications such as DAMA/CDMP/DCAM preferred.

Experience Requirements

  • 10+ years in data governance or data management.
  • 5+ years leading teams.
  • Mandatory financial services experience.
  • Experience with data governance tools.

Key Skills & Competencies

  • Leadership and team development.
  • Knowledge of DAMA/DCAM frameworks.
  • Strong banking regulatory knowledge.
  • Expertise in metadata, DQ, MDM, and privacy.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement.

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