Program Manager Data Governance and MDM

Motherson Technology Services Limited; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dubai is seeking a seasoned Program Manager with over 15 years of experience, particularly in data governance within the banking sector. The role involves managing data engineering projects, ensuring compliance, and enhancing data governance frameworks. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a proven track record in managing complex programs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Planning, execution, and successful delivery of data engineering projects.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive Data Governance strategy.

Skills

Data Governance

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration

Tools

Informatica

Collibra

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Bachelor of Business Administration(Management)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

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

• Develop and execute a comprehensive Data Governance strategy aligned with the organizations 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.
• Great focus on program risk identification and timely reporting and devising action to address it.
• Cost benefit analysis and justification to investments.

Planning and project management:

• Work prioritization and resource planning
• Risk identification and reporting
• Team planning and management

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, Collabra 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.

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