Head of Data, Analytics & AI

About the role

Kenya Airways is seeking a senior leader to head its Data, Analytics and Artificial Intelligence function. Reporting to the Chief Information and Data Officer, you will shape the strategic vision, drive innovation and deliver measurable business value through data‑driven solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with the Data Privacy Officer to ensure legal compliance for personally identifiable information.
• Define current and future data‑management states, conduct gap analysis and benchmark against peers.
• Establish and enforce data governance, quality, security and compliance standards.
• Design, develop and maintain scalable data pipelines and infrastructure.
• Lead research, development and deployment of AI/ML models to solve complex business problems.
• Integrate AI solutions into existing processes and evaluate emerging technologies.
• Develop a 3‑to‑5‑year budget plan (USD 2.5 M) aligned with the data strategy.
• Negotiate SLAs and contracts with analytics service partners.
• Promote a data‑driven culture and provide data‑governance education across the organization.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering or a related quantitative field (Master’s preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in data analytics, AI or related leadership roles.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage large budgets.
• Strong understanding of data governance, privacy regulations and AI ethics.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to lead transformative data initiatives for a leading airline.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Professional development and continuous learning environment.