Human Resources

Director - Data, Mi & Decision Intelligence

Centum·Nairobi, kenya·Full Time·Onsite
Human ResourcesFull TimeOnsite
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Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute enterprise Data, Management Information (MI) and Decision Intelligence strategy.
  • Establish a single source of truth for operational, workforce, recruitment, client and financial reporting.
  • Lead the development of executive dashboards and business intelligence solutions using Power BI and related technologies.
  • Drive data engineering, integration and governance across multiple systems, platforms and client accounts.
  • Deliver predictive analytics, scenario modelling and forecasting capabilities to support strategic planning and performance management.
  • Identify and implement automation opportunities that improve efficiency, reporting accuracy and business outcomes.
  • Partner with operational and commercial leaders to generate actionable insights that enhance service delivery, resource utilization and profitability.
  • Provide analytical support to drive capacity planning, staffing optimization, recruitment planning and operational performance.
  • Leverage advanced analytics to improve forecasting accuracy and support business growth initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with data privacy, information security and data governance requirements.
  • Build and lead a high-performing team of data, business intelligence and analytics professionals.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in data science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, Actuarial Science, or a related quantitative discipline.
  • A master's degree in data Analytics, Data Science, Business Intelligence, Information Systems, Artificial Intelligence, or Business Administration (MBA) will be an added advantage.
  • Professional certifications in Microsoft Power BI, Azure Data Engineering, Azure Solutions Architecture, AWS Analytics, Databricks, Snowflake, Tableau or related technologies are desirable.
  • Minimum of 10 years' experience in Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data Engineering, Management Information (MI) or Decision Intelligence, with at least 5 years in senior leadership role.
  • Proven experience leading enterprise-scale data, analytics, reporting and business intelligence functions within a contact centre, BPO, customer experience, telecommunications, financial services or similarly complex operational environment.
  • Demonstrated success developing and implementing enterprise data strategies that support operational performance, workforce optimization, client delivery, commercial growth and executive decision-making.
  • Strong experience in Power BI, executive dashboards, data visualization, management information reporting, data architecture, data warehousing, ETL processes and cloud-based analytics platforms.
  • Proven expertise in predictive analytics, forecasting, scenario modelling, capacity analytics, revenue reporting and operational performance measurement.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HNDMBA/MSc/MAProfessional Certificate

At a glance

Company

Centum

Location

Nairobi, kenya

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

November 11, 2026