Senior Data Governance & Licensing Architect

Roads and Transport Authority; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

The Roads and Transport Authority seeks an experienced data governance leader to oversee the Licensing Agency’s data-driven transformation. You will lead advanced data modeling, system design, and analytical tasks to ensure compliant, high-quality data operations across licensing platforms.

Responsibilities include governance, monitoring data hub maturity, and coordinating internal and external data sharing in line with RTA standards. Office-based role in Dubai with cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in information systems, data management, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience with a Master’s degree; 8+ years with a Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead the Licensing Agency’s transformation into a data-driven entity.
• Monitor digital maturity of the data hub and develop improvement plans.
• Oversee data governance and management strategies, policies, and procedures in alignment with RTA standards.
• Prepare studies, technical specifications, and benchmark data for licensing systems.
• Implement and maintain data-governance frameworks and guidelines.
• Oversee data quality and maturity; supervise the data classification registry.
• Manage internal and external data sharing per RTA mandates.
• Lead development and update of integrated databases for licensing-system services.
• Plan, design, develop, implement, operate, and maintain licensing systems and workflows.
• Deliver trainings to stakeholders on data management best practices.
• Maintain records of database upgrades and subversions.

Skills

Data governance

Data quality

Data management

Data modelling

System design

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in information systems or related field

Master's degree in information systems or related field

Job description

The Roads and Transport Authority seeks an experienced data governance leader to oversee the Licensing Agency’s data-driven transformation. You will lead advanced data modeling, system design, and analytical tasks to ensure compliant, high-quality data operations across licensing platforms.

Responsibilities include governance, monitoring data hub maturity, and coordinating internal and external data sharing in line with RTA standards. Office-based role in Dubai with cross-team collaboration.