Data Governance & Privacy Leader (KSA)

j. awan & partners; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Career growth opportunities

Continuous learning

Job summary

j. awan & partners in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Manager - Data Management to establish and maintain data governance, privacy and data quality capabilities for the subsidiary.

You will translate Group requirements into practical, embedded controls while aligning with local regulatory obligations and governance structures. You will lead data governance, privacy operations, data quality improvements and incident management, while strengthening third‑party data risk oversight and driving awareness

Qualifications

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Organised, detail-oriented with structured workflows.
• Experience drafting governance policies, standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Represent Data Management in subsidiary governance forums and prepare reports.
• Maintain Records of Processing Activities (ROPA) and privacy notices.
• Lead data governance, privacy, quality and incident management initiatives.

Skills

Communication & Presentation

Organization & Detail

Governance Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Information Management, Computer Science, Business, Finance

Job description

j. awan & partners in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Manager - Data Management to establish and maintain data governance, privacy and data quality capabilities for the subsidiary.

You will translate Group requirements into practical, embedded controls while aligning with local regulatory obligations and governance structures. You will lead data governance, privacy operations, data quality improvements and incident management, while strengthening third‑party data risk oversight and driving awareness