Data Governance Expert

stc; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

stc is seeking a data governance professional to support architecture, classification, lifecycle management, and IAM within Specialized's governance framework. The role emphasizes compliance with NDMO and PDPL, data quality, privacy, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include monitoring KPIs, maintaining policies, and coordinating open data activities with stakeholders. A Bachelor's degree and 1–3 years of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 1-3 years of experience in data governance or related field.
• Experience with data architecture, lifecycle management, and IAM is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of enterprise data architecture in line with standards.
• Monitor KPIs for domain maturity and support improvement actions.
• Contribute to IAM framework, policies, and controls.
• Implement data governance policies and regulatory alignment.
• Maintain governance documentation in centralized repositories.
• Support data classification and lifecycle management practices.
• Coordinate open data management activities including publication and updates.
• Review open data quality and metadata for accuracy and relevance.
• Ensure privacy controls align with national requirements.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to support open data publication priorities.
• Support awareness initiatives and identify governance improvements.

Skills

Data governance

Open data management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder coordination

Quality & accuracy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/IT/Data Management/Cybersecurity

Job description

Job Purpose

The role holder is responsible for supporting the implementation and enhancement of Specialized's data governance practices, including data architecture, data classification, lifecycle management, Identity and Access Management (IAM), and open data activities. The role ensures alignment with NDMO and PDPL requirements, internal governance standards, and stc Group data management directives while contributing to data quality, privacy, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. The role holder shall carry out their duties in accordance with the stipulated business policies and procedures

Key Functional Accountability

• Support the development and maintenance of Specialized's enterprise data architecture in alignment with business objectives and stc Group data management standards.
• Monitor and track KPIs related to NDMO and PDPL domain maturity, identifying gaps and supporting required improvement actions.
• Contribute to the implementation and maintenance of the Identity and Access Management (IAM) framework, policies, and controls.
• Implement data governance policies, standards, and guidelines in alignment with stc Group directives and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintain data governance policies, procedures, and related documentation within centralized repositories to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
• Support the implementation of data classification and lifecycle management practices covering data retention, archival, and secure disposal.
• Execute and coordinate open data management activities, including dataset identification, preparation, publication, and periodic updates.
• Conduct quality reviews of published open data and associated metadata to ensure accuracy, completeness, and relevance.
• Monitor open data activities and apply appropriate privacy and data protection controls to ensure alignment with national data classification and privacy requirements.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to support open data publication priorities and ensure alignment with organizational transparency objectives.
• Support data governance and open data awareness initiatives in coordination with relevant stakeholders and the Data Governance Council.
• Identify opportunities to enhance data governance practices based on regulatory developments, operational needs, and recognized best practices.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Years Of Experience

1-3 Years

Most Preferred Education Field

Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Data Management, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

Business Language Skills

English language proficiency level is fluent