Data Governance Architect

JODAYN | جودين; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

JODAYN | جودين seeks a Data Management Consultant to design, implement, and optimize data governance, quality, and metadata programs in line with PDPL, GDPR, NDMO and ISO 8000.

You will collaborate with clients and internal teams to advance data maturity, develop data catalogs and MDMS, and ensure compliance across domains. Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in data-related field; advanced certifications preferred.
• 5+ years in data governance, architecture, or quality management.
• Experience with DAMA-DMBOK, DCAM, ISO 8000.
• Familiarity with cloud data platforms and modern architectures.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and compliance groups.

Responsibilities

• Assess the current state of data management processes, tools, and governance structures
• Design and implement data governance frameworks and policies
• Define data standards, business glossaries, and metadata frameworks
• Support the development of data catalogs and data lineage documentation
• Collaborate with IT, business stakeholders, and compliance teams to enforce data quality and governance
• Lead data maturity assessments and gap analysis reports
• Provide expertise in master data management (MDM) and reference data frameworks
• Develop training materials and deliver workshops to build internal data management capabilities
• Align data practices with regulatory standards such as PDPL, GDPR, NDMO, or industry-specific regulations
• Monitor compliance with data governance and data stewardship roles

Skills

Data governance

Data quality

Metadata management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Data Science

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Collibra

Informatica

Alation

Talend

Job description

JODAYN | جودين seeks a Data Management Consultant to design, implement, and optimize data governance, quality, and metadata programs in line with PDPL, GDPR, NDMO and ISO 8000.

You will collaborate with clients and internal teams to advance data maturity, develop data catalogs and MDMS, and ensure compliance across domains. Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration are essential.