Hiring for Program Manager Data Governance and MDM

Motherson Technology Services Limited; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dubai seeks an experienced program manager with a strong focus on data governance and management in the banking sector. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience, including expertise in data governance frameworks and tools. Responsibilities include leading data engineering projects, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This role requires excellent communication skills and a proven track record in managing complex programs.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in program management, 6+ years in data governance.
• Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks and tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead data engineering project delivery and resource management.
• Establish a Data Governance framework and oversee its implementation.
• Facilitate communication among stakeholders and manage project risks.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Data Governance

Risk Management

Education

Certification in Program Management

Certification in Data Governance

Tools

Collibra

Informatica

ETL/ELT Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

Planning, execution, and successful delivery of data engineering projects

• Project initiation and planning: Define project scope, objectives, timelines, budget, resources, and risks.
• Resource management: Allocate, manage, and track the performance of the data engineering team.
• Communication and collaboration: Facilitate communication between stakeholders, including data engineers, data scientists, business analysts, and executives.
• Risk management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks proactively.
• Issue resolution: Address project challenges and issues promptly and effectively.
• Monitoring and reporting: Track project progress, measure performance against targets, and report findings to stakeholders regularly.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive Data Governance strategy aligned with the organization's objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Act as a liaison between senior leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to ensure program alignment and success.
• Drive organizational change to establish a culture of data governance and stewardship.
• Focus on program risk identification, timely reporting, and devising actions to address issues.
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis and justify investments.

Planning and project management:

• Project planning, scheduling, and tracking
• Work prioritization and resource planning
• Risk identification and reporting
• Team planning and management
• Status reporting

Governance Framework Implementation:

• Establish and manage a robust Data Governance framework, including policies, standards, roles, and responsibilities.
• Implement data cataloging, metadata management, and data lineage tools to enhance data visibility and accessibility.
• Oversee the creation of workflows and processes to ensure adherence to governance policies.

Technical Expertise:

• Understanding of data engineering principles and practices: Good understanding of data pipelines, data storage solutions, data quality concepts, and data security is crucial.
• Familiarity with data engineering tools and technologies: This may include knowledge of ETL/ELT tools, Informatica IDMC, MDM, data warehousing solutions, Collibra data quality, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and data governance frameworks.

Desired Candidate Profile

• 15+ years of experience in program management, with at least 6+ years focused on data governance or data management with MDM in the banking or financial services sector.
• Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks, principles, and tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation).
• Experience with regulatory compliance requirements for the banking industry, such as GDPR, CCPA, BCBS 239, and AML/KYC regulations.
• Proven track record of successfully managing large, complex programs with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align diverse groups.
• Familiarity with data analytics, data quality management, and enterprise architecture concepts.
• Certification in program or project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) or data governance (e.g., DGSP, CDMP) is a plus.