We are looking for an experienced Principal Engineer - Master Data Management (MDM) to lead enterprise MDM strategy, architecture, governance, and transformation initiatives for a leading organization in the Banking / Financial Services domain. Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Experience: 13+ Years | 15+ years preferred
Domain & Technology
Domain: Banking Technology: Oracle MDM
Mandatory Skills
- Strong Oracle MDM experience
- Hands-on expertise across Siebel UCM, OEDQ, ODI / CBL
- Strong understanding of the complete MDM ecosystem
- Experience in Banking / Financial Services
- Expertise in MDM architecture, data governance, data quality, and master data models
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management experience
Key Responsibilities
- Define and lead the enterprise MDM strategy, roadmap, and governance
- Own the end-to-end Oracle MDM service across domains and geographies
- Drive data standardization, stewardship, and enterprise data quality frameworks
- Ensure scalability, security, resilience, and performance of the MDM platform
- Lead architecture, integration, and data flows across core banking, channels, and enterprise platforms
- Drive large-scale MDM transformation and regulatory initiatives
- Establish governance, audit readiness, and compliance aligned with CBUAE expectations
- Enable advanced analytics, AI, and data monetization through trusted master data
- Manage executive-level stakeholders across Business, IT, and Data functions
- Oversee vendor strategy, contracts, delivery, and cost optimization
- Ensure effective ITSM processes including Incident, Problem, and Change Management
- Lead and mentor architects, technical leads, SMEs, and high-performing teams
Ideal Candidate
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
- 15+ years of experience in Data Management / Enterprise Applications
- 8+ years of hands-on MDM platform experience, preferably Oracle
- Deep expertise in MDM architecture, governance, data quality, and data models
- Strong Oracle ecosystem knowledge - UCM, OEDQ, ODI, EBS/Fusion, APIs & Middleware
- Experience with large-scale transformation programs in regulated environments
- Strong understanding of Cloud, Infrastructure & Enterprise Architecture
- Proven leadership in global delivery, stakeholder management, and vendor management
- Oracle / Cloud / Data Governance / ITIL certifications are an advantage
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum Qualification: Bachelor’s in Computer Science / Information Systems or related field (Master’s preferred)
- 15+ years in Data Management / Enterprise Applications
- 8+ years hands-on with MDM platforms (Oracle preferred)
- Deep expertise in MDM architecture, data models, governance, and data quality frameworks
- Strong Oracle ecosystem experience (UCM, OEDQ, ODI, EBS/Fusion, APIs, Middleware)
- Extensive experience in large-scale transformation programs and regulated environments (banking preferred)
- Strong understanding of cloud, infrastructure, and enterprise architecture
- Proven leadership in stakeholder management, vendor management, and global delivery
- Certifications in Oracle / Cloud / Data Governance / ITIL are preferred