Data Governance Manager - Al-Futtaim Group - Dubai, UAE

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 290,160 - 379,440; Full time

Job summary

AlFuttaim is seeking a Data Governance Manager in Dubai, UAE, responsible for defining and implementing enterprise-wide data governance frameworks. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree and at least 10 years in data governance or related roles.

This position involves collaborating across diverse teams to ensure compliance and optimize data management practices, significantly contributing to strategic business objectives and digital transformation efforts.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in data governance, data management, or related IT roles.
• Strong knowledge of data strategy, data governance and stewardship, data quality, MDM, metadata management, and data architecture.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders across business and IT organizations.

Responsibilities

• Support execution and continuous evolution of the enterprise Data Management Strategy.
• Design, implement, and enhance data governance frameworks, policies, standards, and ownership models.
• Establish and manage the Data Stewardship operating model with clear roles and accountability across business and IT.

Skills

Enterprise data governance and stewardship

Data quality and master data management

Metadata, cataloguing, and data classification

Regulatory compliance and data protection alignment

Stakeholder engagement and facilitation

Analytical problem solving and change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Management, or a related discipline

Tools

Collibra

Informatica

Alation

Talend

IBM Infosphere

Oval Edge

SAP

Ataccama

Syniti

Job description

Data Governance Manager - Al-Futtaim Group - Dubai, UAE

Position Overview: The Data Governance Manager role in Dubai, UAE is a senior leadership position responsible for defining, implementing, and operationalizing enterprise-wide data governance and data management capabilities. Operating within the Global Technology and Digital Platform function, this role ensures data is governed, protected, and optimized to deliver measurable business value across Al-Futtaim Group.

Job Details: Country: UAE City: Dubai Industry: Information Services Function: Systems Analysis- IT Salary: 26000-34000 monthly (Market estimated) Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Support execution and continuous evolution of the enterprise Data Management Strategy.
• Design, implement, and enhance data governance frameworks, policies, standards, and ownership models.
• Establish and manage the Data Stewardship operating model with clear roles and accountability across business and IT.
• Facilitate data governance forums, working groups, and steering committees with data owners across lines of business.
• Collaborate with IT business partners and business teams to implement data quality management processes.
• Partner with data engineering and operations teams to embed data quality controls into data pipelines and platforms.
• Work with technical teams to ensure master data management solutions align with governance and business requirements.
• Coordinate with data privacy, protection, and information security teams to ensure regulatory and security compliance.
• Ensure architecture and solution decisions align with enterprise data governance standards.
• Maintain and operationalize data catalogues, business glossaries, data dictionaries, and metadata management practices.
• Oversee governance processes including data classification, change management, compliance checks, and reporting.
• Act as a governance advocate and change agent across the organization to drive adoption and continuous improvement.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Management, or a related discipline.
• 10 years of experience in data governance, data management, or related IT data roles.
• Strong knowledge of data strategy, data governance and stewardship, data quality, MDM, metadata management, and data architecture.
• Experience working with data governance and cataloguing tools such as Collibra, Informatica, Alation, Talend, IBM Infosphere, Oval Edge, or similar.
• Experience with data quality platforms including SAP, Informatica, Ataccama, Syniti, or equivalent solutions.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders across business and IT organizations.

Skills Set

• Enterprise data governance and stewardship
• Data quality and master data management
• Metadata, cataloguing, and data classification
• Regulatory compliance and data protection alignment
• Stakeholder engagement and facilitation
• Analytical problem solving and change management

Why Join Us

• Lead enterprise-level data governance initiatives with strategic business impact.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders across diverse industries and functions.
• Shape how data is managed, protected, and leveraged across a large regional organization.
• Build long-term career growth within a technology-driven and transformation-focused environment.

About the Company

Al-Futtaim Group is one of the Middle East's most diversified privately held organizations, headquartered in Dubai. Operating across automotive, retail, real estate, financial services, and healthcare, the group employs more than 35000 people across over 20 countries. Through continued investment in digital platforms, data governance, and enterprise technology, Al-Futtaim enables trusted data-driven decision making and sustainable growth across its operations.