Director Data Governance

Client of Salt; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm seeks a Director of Data Governance to oversee the development and implementation of data governance principles. The role involves supervising Data Stewards, aligning with compliance authorities, and ensuring data-related business requirements are met. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in data governance and leadership, along with a Bachelor's degree in IT or a related field.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of relevant experience in data governance.
• 3+ years in leadership roles.
• Expertise in defining and implementing data procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operational data governance policies are in place.
• Liaison between Business, Functional areas, and technology leadership.
• Align with compliance authorities to design data governance structures.

Skills

Data Management Principles

Leadership

Data Governance

Compliance Alignment

Industry-leading Practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Job description

Overview

You will be responsible for the development and implementation of data governance principles, policies, and processes.

Responsibilities:

1. Ensure the operational data governance policies are in place for data management initiatives by supervising the Data Stewards.
2. Serve as a liaison between Business, Functional areas, and technology leadership teams to ensure data-related business requirements are met.
3. Align with external compliance authorities to design and update data governance structures and rules.

Desired Experience:

• 5-8+ years of relevant experience in data governance.
• 3+ years in leadership roles in similar positions.
• Domain knowledge of critical data sets, priority use cases, and business processes.
• Experience in defining and implementing data procedures and policies.
• Knowledge of data management principles and concepts.
• Expertise in industry-leading data management practices.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Salt acts as an Employment Agency regarding this vacancy.

Company Industry

• Consulting
• Management Consulting
• Advisory Services

Department / Functional Area

• IT Software

Keywords

• Director Data Governance

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