Data Governance Specialist

BlackStone eIT; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm in the UAE is seeking a Data Governance Specialist to establish and enforce frameworks ensuring data accuracy and security across the organization. This role involves collaborating with IT, compliance, and business teams to enhance data quality and develop effective governance strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data governance, a degree in a related field, and excellent analytical skills. A dynamic work environment awaits where your contributions will significantly impact data management practices.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Training & Development

Performance Bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in data governance, data management, or a related role.
• Familiarity with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and compliance standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and enforce data governance frameworks and policies.
• Collaborate with IT, compliance, and business teams to develop data governance strategies.
• Define and enforce data quality rules and metrics.

Skills

Data governance principles

Data management frameworks

Regulatory compliance

Data quality assessment

SQL

Stakeholder management

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology or Data Management

Tools

Data governance tools

Data quality tools

Data catalogs

Job description

Join our dynamic team at BlackStone eIT as a Data Governance Specialist. In this role, you will be pivotal in establishing and enforcing data governance frameworks and policies that ensure our data is accurate, secure, and used responsibly across the organization. You will work closely with various stakeholders, including IT, compliance, and business teams, to develop data governance strategies and enhance data quality. If you have a passion for data management and a strong focus on compliance and security, we invite you to apply!

Responsibilities

• Strong understanding of data governance principles, data management frameworks, and regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., data privacy, data protection, and information security standards).
• Proven experience in designing and implementing Data Governance frameworks, policies, standards, and operating models.
• Experience with data domains such as Master Data, Reference Data, Transactional Data, and Metadata management.
• Strong knowledge of data classification, data ownership, stewardship models, and data lifecycle management.
• Experience defining and enforcing data quality rules, metrics, monitoring processes, and remediation workflows.
• Hands‑on experience with data governance tools and platforms (e.g., data catalogs, data quality tools, metadata management solutions).
• Ability to translate business, regulatory, and operational requirements into data governance policies, controls, and processes.
• Experience working with enterprise data platforms, data warehouses, data lakes, and analytics environments.
• Strong understanding of data integration, ETL processes, APIs, and data exchange between ERP, HCM, CRM, and third‑party systems.
• Knowledge of SQL and experience reviewing data models, data flows, and reconciliation reports.
• Experience designing dashboards and reports for data quality, data compliance, and governance KPIs.
• Proven experience collaborating with IT, Business, Legal, Risk, and Compliance teams to align data governance objectives.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership.
• Ability to work in a cross‑functional, multi‑location environment with diverse data owners and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and documentation skills, including policy drafting and SOP development.
• Experience in post‑implementation governance operations, continuous improvement, audits, and regulatory assessments.

Qualifications

• Paid Time Off, Training & Development, Performance Bonus, Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Data Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3‑5 years of experience in data governance, data management, or a related role.
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, techniques, and best practices.
• Experience with data quality assessment and data stewardship responsibilities.
• Familiarity with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and compliance standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
• Detail‑oriented with a proactive approach to identifying data issues.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.