Data Governance Manager

edari; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

edari in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Data Governance Manager to ensure plans, data frameworks and governance outputs align with strategy and deliver decision-ready insights that support long-term value creation.

The role sits in Strategy & Growth and collaborates with Operations, Technology & Digital, Sustainability and Finance to build data repositories, dashboards and reports that are accurate, complete and audit-ready, enabling informed management decisions.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in a data-related field; master’s preferred for senior roles.
• Professional certifications in data analytics, BI, SQL, Python or related tools are advantageous.
• 7 years’ progressive experience in waste data, governance, reporting and continuous improvement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage data workstreams with timely delivery per governance requirements.
• Coordinate with Operations, Technology & Digital, Finance and Sustainability for data inputs and validation.
• Develop, maintain and quality-assure data repositories, dashboards, source mappings and reports for management review.
• Analyze data trends, risks and opportunities; translate findings into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Monitor deliverables, timelines and data gaps; escalate issues for resolution as needed.
• Maintain audit-ready data records, evidence files and dashboards per policy and governance standards.
• Identify opportunities to enhance data processes, templates and reporting formats for better efficiency.
• Collaborate with Technology & Digital to define data requirements for systems, dashboards and automation.
• Integrate ESG, risk management and business continuity into data processes for resilience.

Skills

Data governance

Data management

Stakeholder coordination

Data quality

Analytics & insights

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Economics, CS, Engineering, Environmental Management, Business Administration or related

Master's degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Business Analytics, Economics, Environmental Management or related

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Python

R

Job description

We are looking to hire a Data Governance Manager ,who will be responsible for ensuring that plans, frameworks, data reporting, stakeholder coordination and governance outputs are aligned with corporate strategy. The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering accurate, timely and decision-ready outputs that support strategic clarity, operational alignment, sustainability, performance improvement and long-term value creation for one of the largest organizations in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The role sits within the Strategy & Growth Department and reports directly to the VP Wsste Data.

We are looking for an Data Governance Manager who will be responsible for delivering accurate, timely and decision-ready outputs that support strategic clarity, operational alignment, sustainability, performance improvement and long-term value creation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage assigned data workstreams covering streams, volumes, sources, service patterns, customer segments, recycling potential, diversion opportunities and commercial insights, ensuring timely and accurate delivery in accordance with approved plans, methodologies and governance requirements.
• Coordinate with Operations, Technology & Digital, Business Commercial, Sustainability, Finance and subsidiaries to obtain and validate data inputs, align assumptions, resolve data-related issues and ensure consistent implementation of data activities.
• Develop, maintain and quality-assure data repositories, dashboards, source mappings, analytical outputs and management reports, ensuring data accuracy, completeness, traceability and readiness for management review.
• Analyse data, trends, variances, risks and improvement opportunities, translating findings into clear insights, recommendations and decision-support materials for the line manager.
• Monitor workstream deliverables, actions, timelines, submission status and data or documentation gaps, ensuring timely follow-up, resolution and escalation of issues where required.
• Maintain accurate and controlled data records, evidence files, repositories, trackers and dashboards in accordance with the policies, governance requirements and audit-readiness standards.
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance data processes, methodologies, templates, data quality, reporting formats, digital tools and stakeholder coordination to improve efficiency and analytical maturity.
• Undertake other data-related responsibilities and assignments as directed by the line manager, in line with evolving business requirements and organisational priorities
• Develop, maintain and implement Data frameworks, methodologies, standards, procedures and templates to establish consistent and effective data management practices.
• Ensure Data activities and deliverables are executed in compliance with the policies, Delegation of Authority, governance frameworks, risk management requirements and internal control standards.
• Maintain accurate, complete, traceable and audit-ready Waste Data records, reports, datasets and evidence packs through the effective use of approved dashboards, repositories, trackers, templates and digital tools.
• Collect, validate and structure data inputs, including volumes, streams, source records, customer segments, recovery indicators and service patterns, to support accurate and reliable analysis and decision-making.
• Apply approved data methodologies, definitions, standards, templates and quality-control procedures to ensure the accuracy, consistency, comparability, traceability and audit-readiness of Waste Data outputs.
• Identify data inconsistencies, gaps, unsupported assumptions and evidence limitations, and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to address issues and strengthen data quality and completeness.
• Analyse and interpret data and supporting evidence to develop meaningful insights on trends, implications, risks, opportunities and recommended actions for management consideration.
• Maintain accurate and controlled records of source data, assumptions, calculations, decisions and supporting evidence within approved repositories, ensuring appropriate documentation, traceability and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with Technology & Digital to define and implement systems, dashboard, automation and data requirements that enhance data quality, reporting reliability, process efficiency and management decision support.
• Integrate HSE, Business Continuity, risk management and ESG requirements into Data processes and workflows to strengthen operational resilience, governance and responsible decision-making.
• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Management, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Preferably, a master degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Business Analytics, Economics, Environmental Management or a related discipline for senior roles.
• Preferably, professional certifications in data analytics, business intelligence, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, R, data governance or related analytical tools.
• Preferably, 7 years progressive experience in waste data, governance, stakeholder coordination, reporting, analysis and continuous improvement, ideally within waste management, environmental services, utilities, transportation, infrastructure, public sector or complex multi-entity organisations.
• Preferably, 1-3 years experience in a people-management or team-leadership role, including objective setting, output review, coaching and accountability management.

Availability:

Preference will be given to candidates available immediately or 30 days after receiving the offer.