Manager, Data & AI Governance

Aventusglobal; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Aventusglobal is seeking an experienced Manager, Data & AI Governance in the UAE to lead the enterprise data governance framework and responsible AI initiatives. The role focuses on strengthening data stewardship, improving data quality, and establishing governance practices to support the organisation’s data and AI strategy.

The successful candidate will oversee metadata management, data lineage, data privacy, and enterprise data quality while developing a Responsible AI framework to ensure

Qualifications

• 9–12+ years of professional experience in data governance, data management, AI governance, or related areas.
• Experience leading teams and coordinating enterprise-level initiatives.
• Strong understanding of data quality, metadata management, data lineage, and data privacy.
• Knowledge of enterprise data governance frameworks and data stewardship practices.
• Experience developing or implementing Responsible AI frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder management, leadership, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise-wide data and AI governance framework.
• Establish and oversee data stewardship practices across the organisation.
• Manage data quality, metadata management, data lineage, and data privacy initiatives.
• Develop and implement a Responsible AI governance framework.
• Support consistent governance standards for enterprise data and AI initiatives.
• Work with relevant stakeholders to strengthen accountability and governance practices.
• Provide team leadership and guide the implementation of data and AI governance policies.

Skills

Leadership

Data governance

Data quality

Metadata management

Data privacy

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

Location: United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Experience Required: 9–12+ Years
Job Category: IT & Software, Data Science & Analytics, Artificial Intelligence

Job Overview

A leading organisation in the UAE is seeking an experienced Manager, Data & AI Governance to lead its enterprise data governance framework and responsible AI initiatives. This role will focus on strengthening data stewardship, improving data quality, and establishing governance practices that support the organisation’s data and artificial intelligence strategy.

The successful candidate will oversee key areas including metadata management, data lineage, data privacy, and enterprise data quality. The role also involves developing a Responsible AI framework to support the ethical, accountable, and well-governed use of AI across the organisation.

This opportunity is suited to professionals with 9–12+ years of relevant experience and a proven ability to lead teams and implement enterprise governance initiatives. UAE-based candidates will receive priority consideration. Both UAE Nationals and expatriates are welcome to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise-wide data and AI governance framework.
• Establish and oversee data stewardship practices across the organisation.
• Manage data quality, metadata management, data lineage, and data privacy initiatives.
• Develop and implement a Responsible AI governance framework.
• Support consistent governance standards for enterprise data and AI initiatives.
• Work with relevant stakeholders to strengthen accountability and governance practices.
• Provide team leadership and guide the implementation of data and AI governance policies.

Requirements and Qualifications

• 9–12+ years of relevant professional experience in data governance, data management, AI governance, or related areas.
• Experience leading teams and coordinating enterprise-level initiatives.
• Strong understanding of data quality, metadata management, data lineage, and data privacy.
• Knowledge of enterprise data governance frameworks and data stewardship practices.
• Experience developing or implementing Responsible AI frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder management, leadership, and communication skills.

Salary, Benefits and Career Growth

Salary, specific employee benefits, and professional development provisions have not been disclosed.

The position offers an opportunity to lead enterprise data governance and Responsible AI initiatives within a leading UAE organisation, with scope for professional development in data management and AI governance.