Manager, AI Capability

• Develop and execute AI capability and skills development strategies across the organisation.
• Manage the Group AI Capability Framework, AI Evangelist Program, and AI Learning Ecosystem.
• Collaborate with HR, universities, research institutions, and technology partners to build AI talent pipelines.
• Drive AI awareness, change adoption, and thought leadership within the company.
• Establish partnerships with academic and external AI ecosystem stakeholders.
• Promote responsible AI use and embed AI into business operations.
• Represent Safaricom in AI conferences and industry engagements to build its reputation as a leading AI organisation.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Education, Organisational Development, Business, Technology or related field.
• 5 to 7 years’ experience in capability development, learning, technology transformation, AI adoption or digital transformation.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise capability-building programmes.
• Strong knowledge of Artificial Intelligence, Analytics, Machine Learning and emerging technologies.
• Experience managing large-scale change management and adoption initiatives.
• Familiarity with adult learning methodologies and capability frameworks.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders and academic institutions.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, presentation, communication and influencing skills.
• Knowledge of organisational capability assessment and workforce readiness frameworks.
• Experience in agile and transformation environments.
• Master’s Degree and professional certifications in Change Management, Learning & Development, AI or Digital Transformation are preferred.

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