Data Management and Governance Expert

Client of MENA Consultant; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of MENA Consultant seeks a Data Governance Program Lead to design and implement governance programs, focusing on cataloging, classification, and data quality. You will develop roadmaps, monitor KPIs, and ensure regulatory compliance across IT and business units.

Strong collaboration and communication are essential for adoption and continuous improvement. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in data governance, a business or IT degree, and proven program management experience.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in data management and data governance.
• Proven experience managing data governance programs.
• Solid understanding of data management principles focusing on cataloging, classification, and quality.
• Proficiency in project management, roadmap tracking, and reporting on data management programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and implementing data governance programs (cataloging, sharing, classification, quality).
• Develop and maintain program roadmaps with timelines and resources.
• Monitor performance against KPIs and identify improvement opportunities.
• Enforce data governance frameworks, policies, and standards across the organization.
• Collaborate with IT and business units to promote governance adoption.
• Organize awareness sessions and training on data governance and compliance.

Skills

Data governance

Data management

Data cataloging

Data classification

Data quality

Project management

Roadmap tracking

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Information Technology or related field

Job description

Location

Riyadh KSA

Years of Experience

3 5 years of relevant experience

Project Duration

4-5 months

Working Arrangement

on-site

Language Requirements

Fluency in Arabic amp English written and spoken

Key Requirements

• 3 5 years of relevant experience in data management data governance
• Proven experience managing data governance programs
• Solid understanding of data management principles and implementation focusing on data cataloging data classification and data quality
• Proficiency in project management roadmap tracking and monitoring and reporting on data management programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Business Information Technology or a related field

Other Qualifications

• Strong communication and relationship management skills with the ability to effectively collaborate and coordinate with various teams and stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify opportunities for program enhancement and support continuous improvement

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and implementation of data management programs such as Data Catalog Data Sharing Data Classification and Data Quality
• Develop and maintain program roadmaps outlining timelines requirements and resource needs
• Oversee program performance and monitor progress against established KPIs
• Identify opportunities for improvement to strengthen data quality accessibility and operational efficiency
• Apply and enforce data governance frameworks policies and standards throughout the organization
• Ensure the consistent implementation of data classification data ownership and access control principles
• Support the implementation of compliance controls in accordance with NDMO requirements and relevant regulations
• Monitor compliance with data governance policies data management requirements and applicable regulatory obligations
• Review and revise governance and compliance policies to incorporate changes in regulatory requirements
• Perform risk assessments associated with data management practices and compliance gaps
• Identify instances of non-compliance and ensure appropriate mitigation measures are implemented promptly
• Establish and monitor KPIs related to data management and compliance activities
• Prepare regular reports outlining performance risks and compliance status
• Maintain records of governance activities compliance assessments and corrective measures
• Collaborate with IT teams business units and data stakeholders to facilitate implementation activities and promote governance adoption
• Organize and deliver awareness sessions and training programs covering data governance and compliance
• Encourage the adoption of best practices in data management governance and regulatory compliance

3 5+ years of relevant experience in data management/ data governance.Proven experience managing data governance programs.Solid understanding of data management principles and implementation, focusing on data cataloging, data classification, and data quality.Proficiency in project management, roadmap tracking, and monitoring and reporting on data management programs.Bachelor s degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field.Strong communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and coordinate with various teams and stakeholders.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify opportunities for program enhancement and support continuous improvement.