Data Management & Governance Leader

TalentsTide; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentsTide in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Section Head – Data Management (UAE National) to lead the data governance, architecture, and analytics function. You will partner with Policy & Research to ensure high-quality data collection, secure storage, and actionable insights for strategic planning.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in data-related fields and a minimum of seven years' experience in data management, governance, and BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Statistics, MIS, Computer Engineering, Data Analytics, or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the annual operational plan, KPIs, and departmental budget.
• Establish and maintain enterprise data governance policies, standards, and procedures.
• Design and enhance the organization's data architecture to improve analytics and reporting capabilities.
• Develop enterprise-wide data management and analytics frameworks.
• Validate data sources and ensure data quality, consistency, and integrity.
• Oversee data classification, storage, archiving, and lifecycle management.
• Review analytical reports, dashboards, and technical documentation to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Introduce emerging technologies and innovative practices into data management operations.
• Assess database modifications to ensure alignment with business requirements.
• Monitor database performance and recommend improvements to infrastructure, software, and storage.
• Ensure compliance with data security and cybersecurity policies.
• Lead institutional and sector data collection, analysis, and reporting activities.
• Coordinate with IT and digital transformation teams to implement integrated data management initiatives.
• Assess organizational data maturity and develop continuous improvement plans.
• Oversee the development of centralized databases supporting strategic reporting and decision-making.
• Collaborate with government entities to adopt approved data analytics tools and standards.
• Prepare periodic performance reports and recommend improvement initiatives.
• Support innovation and organizational excellence initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with information security, confidentiality, occupational health & safety, and environmental management policies.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Skills

Enterprise Data Governance

Data Analytics & BI

Database Management

Data Architecture

Strategic Planning

Policy Development

Stakeholder Management

Leadership & Team Management

Govt Data Governance Standards

Communication & Analytical Skills

Education

Data Science

Statistics

Management Information Systems

Computer Engineering

Data Analytics

Or equivalent

Job description

TalentsTide in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Section Head – Data Management (UAE National) to lead the data governance, architecture, and analytics function. You will partner with Policy & Research to ensure high-quality data collection, secure storage, and actionable insights for strategic planning.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in data-related fields and a minimum of seven years' experience in data management, governance, and BI.