Data Governance Specialist - Functional

Adecco; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious recruitment firm is seeking a Data Governance Specialist - Functional in Dubai. The role is focused on implementing data governance frameworks, ensuring data quality, and managing compliance risks. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience and strong communication skills. The position is contract-based for 7 months and offers a chance to work on significant projects in data governance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in data governance.
• Strong understanding of frameworks like DAMA DMBOK or DCAM.
• Excellent communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Data Governance Framework.
• Ensure data quality and stewardship.
• Manage compliance and risk related to data.
• Conduct data profiling and classification.
• Maintain the data catalogue.

Skills

Understanding of data governance frameworks

Process design and documentation

Stakeholder communication skills

Tools

Collibra

Alation

Informatica

Job description

Adecco Middle East is looking for Data Governance Specialist - Functional for our one of the prestigious client in Dubai.

Role Type: Contract
No of positions: 1
Contract Duration: 7 Months
Experience: 10+ Years

This is functional side of role for Data Governance.

Responsibilities

• Data Governance Framework
• Data Quality & Stewardship
• Compliance & Risk Management
• Data Profiling
• Data Classification
• Data Catalogue

Required

• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA DMBOK, DCAM).
• Excellent process design, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Exposure to governance or quality tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica) is a plus, but not mandatory.