Data & Analytics Manager.
Job Description
Job Overview
Bralirwa is seeking a qualified and experienced Data & Analytics Manager to lead the development and implementation of data and analytics strategies across the company.
The successful candidate will promote a data-driven culture, improve data literacy, strengthen data management practices, and use analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support business growth and productivity.
The role requires strong leadership, technical knowledge, project management skills, and the ability to connect data initiatives with business priorities.
Key Responsibilities
The selected candidate will be responsible for:
- Working with key business stakeholders to identify business needs and translate them into analytics and AI use cases.
- Coordinating analytics projects and supporting the adoption of solutions across the company.
- Defining the company’s data and analytics vision, strategy, and implementation roadmap in alignment with regional and global strategies.
- Ensuring that business data is available, harmonized, properly governed, and reusable for approved use cases.
- Establishing and maintaining data standards, definitions, and quality requirements in line with global and local requirements.
- Ensuring that data initiatives deliver measurable business value and support business objectives.
- Collaborating with regional Data and Analytics Hubs, Global Data Management, Global Analytics and AI teams, and HBS Service Centres to develop and deploy solutions.
- Promoting the implementation and adoption of global data and analytics processes, tools, and technologies.
- Representing the company at regional level and contributing to the development of data and analytics strategies and roadmaps.
- Leading employee upskilling, competency development, and change management initiatives to improve data and analytics maturity.
- Promoting a data-driven and data-informed organizational culture across the company.
- Raising awareness of data management, analytics, and AI capabilities to encourage evidence-based decision-making.
Functional Competencies
Candidates should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Business Understanding: Understanding the company’s business model, commercial priorities, and value chain, and connecting data initiatives to business goals.
- Technology Literacy: Strong understanding of digital and technology concepts and how they support business operations.
- Agile and Lean Mindset: Working iteratively, focusing on customer value, and continuously improving processes.
- Digital Culture Development: Encouraging digital adoption and data-driven ways of working across teams.
- Change Management and Communication: Communicating effectively and influencing stakeholders at different organizational levels.
- Data Management: Advanced knowledge of data governance, data quality, standards, and data architecture.
- Advanced Analytics: Knowledge of analytics and AI techniques to transform business questions into valuable solutions.
- Programme and Project Management: Planning, coordinating, and monitoring projects to ensure delivery within the agreed scope, timeline, and budget.
Qualifications and Experience Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- A Master’s degree in Business, Management, Analytics, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
- At least 8 years of experience in governing, implementing, and leading data management and analytics activities.
- Familiarity with analytics and AI processes and technologies.
- Knowledge of data quality, data privacy, information security, and compliance standards.
- Strong understanding of business operations, processes, and strategic objectives.
- Experience in the beverages or Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG/CPG) industry, or a related industry, is preferred.
- Ability to translate business objectives into a clear and prioritized data roadmap.
- Ability to balance local business needs with global scalability and reuse of data solutions.
- Experience working with Agile methodologies.
Personal Profile
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to inspire and influence people across different business functions and organizational levels.
- Curiosity and willingness to explore new techniques, processes, and approaches.
- Confidence in experimenting, testing ideas, and learning from results.
- Strong project delivery and planning skills.
- Effective change management capabilities.
Career Development at Bralirwa
Bralirwa promotes continuous learning and professional growth. The company encourages employees to explore different career paths, develop new skills, and work with colleagues who support their professional development.
The organization values curiosity, innovation, and a willingness to learn.
What Bralirwa Offers
Bralirwa highlights the following benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- Additional pension scheme.
- Annual bonus.
- Free lunch.
- 100% medical insurance.
- Communication allowance.
- Free Friday drinks with colleagues.
The company also promotes inclusion and diversity, providing equal consideration to applicants regardless of age, gender, race, disability, belief, civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply through Bralirwa’s official recruitment platform.
Application link: https://careers.theheinekencompany.com
Search for “Data & Analytics Manager” on the careers website and complete the online application process.
Applications submitted by email or standard post will not be considered.
For technical assistance with the application process, candidates may contact: jobs.bralirwa@heineken.com. Applications are not accepted through this email address.
Application Deadline
Friday, 30 October 2026
Position: Data & Analytics Manager
Employer: Bralirwa
Number of Vacancies: 1
Minimum Experience: 8 years
Minimum Education: Master’s Degree
