Data Product & Governance Lead

Coforge Limited; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Cforge is recruiting a Data Product & Governance Lead for our Dubai, UAE office. You will lead data governance, data product management, and enterprise data integration efforts to deliver trusted data products and governance frameworks.

The role requires strong expertise in Snowflake, data warehousing, dimensional modeling (Star/Snowflake), and metadata management, with experience across Aviation & Airline domains preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS, IS, Data Analytics, Engineering or related field.
• Preferred certifications in Data Integration, Data Modeling & Data Warehousing, Snowflake, DBT, CDMP/DAMA Data Governance, and cloud data certifications.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage the lifecycle of enterprise data products aligned with business objectives.
• Establish and enforce data governance frameworks, policies, standards, and stewardship models.
• Drive data quality, metadata management, data lineage, and data catalog initiatives.
• Collaborate with business, engineering, architecture, and analytics teams to translate business requirements into scalable data solutions.
• Develop and maintain business glossaries, governance documentation, and data product roadmaps.
• Monitor data quality KPIs and ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Oversee data integration, transformation, and reporting processes across enterprise platforms.
• Facilitate governance councils, stakeholder workshops, and executive reporting.

Skills

Advanced SQL

Data Analysis

Reporting & Dashboarding

Agile/Scrum

Data Product Management

Data Governance Best Practices

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IS/Data Analytics/Engineering

CDMP / DAMA Data Governance

Snowflake Certification

DBT Certification

Azure/AWS/GCP Data Certifications

Tools

StreamSets Data Collector

Fivetran

DBT

Apache Airflow

Snowflake

Atlan

Job description

We at Coforge are looking for \" Data Product & Governance Analyst\" for Dubai, UAE Location:

Detailed Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Data Product & Governance Lead to lead data governance, data product management, and enterprise data integration initiatives. The role will drive the development of trusted, high-quality data products, establish governance frameworks, and enable data-driven decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in modern data platforms, data warehousing, dimensional modeling, and governance practices, with preferred experience in the Aviation & Airline domain.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and manage the lifecycle of enterprise data products aligned with business objectives.
• Establish and enforce data governance frameworks, policies, standards, and stewardship models.
• Drive data quality, metadata management, data lineage, and data catalog initiatives.
• Collaborate with business, engineering, architecture, and analytics teams to translate business requirements into scalable data solutions.
• Develop and maintain business glossaries, governance documentation, and data product roadmaps.
• Monitor data quality KPIs and ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Oversee data integration, transformation, and reporting processes across enterprise platforms.
• Facilitate governance councils, stakeholder workshops, and executive reporting.

Skills, Tools & Systems Experience

• Data Integration: StreamSets Data Collector, Fivetran, DBT, Apache Airflow
• Data Platforms: Snowflake, Atlan
• Data Management: Data Warehousing, Dimensional Modeling (Star/Snowflake Schema), Metadata Management, Data Lineage, Data Quality Management, Master Data Management (MDM)
• Technical Skills: Advanced SQL, Data Analysis, Reporting & Dashboarding
• Methodologies: Agile/Scrum, Data Product Management, Data Governance Best Practices

Qualifications & Certifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Engineering, or related field.
• Preferred certifications in:
  • Data Integration Technologies
  • Data Modeling & Data Warehousing
  • Snowflake
  • DBT
  • CDMP / DAMA Data Governance
  • Azure, AWS, or GCP Data Certifications

Experience

• 8-12+ years of experience in Data Governance, Data Product Management, Data Integration, Data Warehousing, and Analytics.
• Proven track record of delivering enterprise data governance and data product initiatives.

Key Deliverables

• Data Governance Frameworks
• Data Product Roadmaps
• Data Quality Scorecards & Dashboards
• Business Glossary & Data Catalog
• Metadata & Lineage Documentation
• Data Stewardship Operating Model
• Enterprise Data Integration Standards
• Compliance & Audit Reports