Data Governance Lead for AI & Analytics Excellence

Anotech; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Anotech seeks an experienced leader to define and implement the enterprise Data Governance strategy, framework, and roadmap in Doha. You will drive data quality, security, and accessibility across the organization to enable informed decision‑making and maximize business value from data.

You will lead the central Data Governance team, establish ownership and stewardship models, and collaborate with IT, digital teams, and stakeholders to embed governance across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Management, Engineering, Business or related field.
• 10+ years Data Management experience in Oil & Gas Upstream/Downstream operations and major projects.
• 5+ years in a management or leadership role with data initiatives.
• Proven ability to develop and implement enterprise Data Governance strategies and roadmaps.
• Experience establishing data ownership, stewardship, and governance structures.
• Experience implementing governance tech: glossaries, lineage, data quality.
• Understanding of data warehouses, data lakes, BI, data science, MDM, and modeling.
• Experience in change management, program management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge of Upstream/Downstream DIM requirements and information security.

Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise Data Governance strategy, framework, standards, and roadmap.
• Monitor quality, consistency, integrity, accessibility, and reliability of data.
• Embed governance into AI, analytics, and digital initiatives.
• Oversee implementation of glossaries, lineage, and data quality solutions.
• Establish data ownership and stewardship models with stakeholders.
• Track governance maturity and define improvement plans.
• Drive data literacy and upskilling across the organization.
• Provide strategic advice to senior management on data governance.
• Manage operational budgets, contracts, and data investments.
• Lead central Data Governance team and coordinate with IT, digital, and partners.

Skills

Data governance

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Change management

Program management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Management/Engineering/Business

Tools

Data warehouses

Data lakes

BI tools

Data lineage tools

Master data management

EDMS

Job description

Anotech seeks an experienced leader to define and implement the enterprise Data Governance strategy, framework, and roadmap in Doha. You will drive data quality, security, and accessibility across the organization to enable informed decision‑making and maximize business value from data.

You will lead the central Data Governance team, establish ownership and stewardship models, and collaborate with IT, digital teams, and stakeholders to embed governance across functions.