Data Governance Lead

Manpower Group Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Dubai is seeking a Data Governance & Management Lead to establish robust data governance frameworks. The successful candidate will implement policies, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure data integrity and compliance. Candidates should have a degree in Computer Science, 4+ years in data governance, and familiarity with data management tools such as Snowflake and Atlan. Attractive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in data governance management or similar.
• Certification in data governance or data management preferred.
• Familiarity with machine learning and AI applications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain data governance frameworks.
• Implement data governance policies and standards.
• Conduct data quality assessments and audits.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure data quality.

Skills

Data governance principles understanding

Data quality solutions experience

Proficiency in data management tools

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Project management experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Snowflake

Atlan

LeanIX

Job description

Purpose of the Role

The Data Governance & Management Lead is responsible for establishing and maintaining robust data governance frameworks across the organization. This role ensures data integrity, quality, accessibility, and compliance with global standards, while managing data confidentiality and access controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement data governance policies, processes, and standards in alignment with global frameworks.
• Collaborate with data owners and stakeholders to ensure data quality, compliance, and confidentiality.
• Monitor and enforce data governance policies and procedures.
• Conduct data quality assessments and audits to ensure reliable and high-quality data.
• Identify and execute solutions to improve data reliability and quality.
• Utilize technologies such as Snowflake, Atlan, and LeanIX to manage and govern data.
• Work closely with Data Engineers, Data Scientists, and IT stakeholders to integrate governance policies into data pipelines and models.
• Provide training and support to staff on data governance best practices.

Skills

Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of data governance principles (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK, ISO/IEC 38500, NIST AI RMF).
• Hands‑on experience in implementing data quality solutions and processes.
• Proficiency in data management tools and technologies such as Atlan and LeanIX.
• Experience with data visualization tools for monitoring governance metrics.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations and compliance requirements.
• Project management experience in data governance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in data governance management or a similar role.
• Certification in data governance or data management (e.g., DAMA, CDMP) is preferred.
• Familiarity with machine learning and AI applications in data governance is a plus.