Data Management and Governance Expert - 4-5-Month Engagement

MENA Consultant; Riyadh; Presencial; SAR 167.000 - 279.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

MENA Consultant in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Data Management and Governance Expert for a 4-5 month on-site engagement. 3-5+ years of data management and governance experience are required, with a focus on regulatory compliance, data risk, and improving data quality, classification, and accessibility.

The role involves developing and maintaining program roadmaps, overseeing KPI-driven performance, and supporting audits and governance maturity assessments across the organization.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Assist in design and implementation of data management programs (Data Catalog, Data Sharing, Data Classification, Data Quality).
• Develop and maintain program roadmaps with timelines and resource needs.
• Oversee program performance and monitor KPIs.
• Identify opportunities to improve data quality, accessibility, and efficiency.
• Enforce data governance frameworks, policies, and standards organization-wide.
• Ensure data classification, ownership, and access control principles are applied.
• Support compliance controls per NDMO requirements and regulations.
• Monitor compliance with governance and regulatory obligations.
• Review and revise policies to reflect regulatory changes.
• Conduct risk assessments for data management practices and gaps.
• Identify non-compliance and drive timely mitigations.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for data management and compliance.
• Prepare regular risk and performance reports.
• Maintain records of governance activities and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with IT, business units, and data stakeholders to promote governance adoption.
• Deliver awareness sessions and training on data governance and compliance.
• Encourage best practices in data management and regulatory compliance.

Conocimientos

Data governance

Data management

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business/IT

Herramientas

Data Catalog tools

Data Classification tools

Descripción del empleo

Data Management and Governance Expert - 4-5-Month Engagement

Riyadh, KSA

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 & English (written and spoken).

The Data Management & Governance Expert will support the implementation of data management initiatives and governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and organizational standards. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, data risk management, and continuous improvement of data quality, classification, and accessibility, while supporting regulatory audits, compliance assessments, and data governance maturity evaluations across the organization.

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.