Data Management Lead

BAE Systems; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 262,000 - 338,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Riyadh is seeking a Data Management Lead to ensure accurate data handling and improve data quality for decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and experience in data management, along with strong SQL and Excel proficiency. This role offers competitive expatriate benefits, including salary, accommodation, and healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Rent-free accommodation

Access to recreational facilities

Generous leave and travel allowance

Full health care scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in data management, quality assurance, and data governance.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, Excel, and database management tools.
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure organizational data is accurately collected, cleaned, validated, stored, and maintained.
• Act as deputy for the Head of Data Service when required.
• Responsible for managing Data Collection & Consolidation.

Skills

SQL

Excel

Data management tools

Data cleansing techniques

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Data Management Lead

Grade: GG12

Location:Riyadh

JOB PURPOSE:

BAE Systems is the UK Government’s nominated Prime Contractor (PC) under the Government-to-Government arrangements that are in place to provide equipment, support and training to Saudi Arabia. We provide maintenance of Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) aircraft and train RSAF personnel safely in a training environment in how to use their aircraft, equipment and weapons.

The Data Management Lead ensures that organizational data is accurately collected, cleaned, validated, stored, and maintained for analytics and reporting. This role focuses on improving data quality, integrity, and accessibility to support business intelligence and decision-making.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Head of Data Service.

To act as deputy for the Head of Data Service when required. Supporting strategic development of the Business Analytics and Insights Department.

To perform regular performance reviews and to recruit and develop staff.

Responsible for supporting all Data Service meetings and reviews.

Responsible for the delivery of weekly and monthly briefings to BA&I Management.

Maintain stakeholder relationships attending meetings as required and report daily any issues to the Head of Data Service.

Responsible carrying out Data Management activities such as, data identification, collection, validation, cleansing, and organization.

Responsible for managing Data Collection & Consolidation. Acquire, integrate, and organize datasets from multiple sources.

Responsible for Data Validation & Accuracy by ensuring all datasets are accurate, complete, and up-to-date before use in analytics.

Responsible for Data Cleansing by identifying and correcting errors, inconsistencies, and missing values in data.

Responsible for Data Organization & Storage by implementing best practices for structuring and storing data to ensure efficiency and accessibility.

Responsible for maintaining and effectively utilizing all relevant data sources and provide access for the wider BA&I Department.

In conjunction with the Head of Data Service, develop and deliver the future Data Service capability.

Responsible for translating raw data insights into clear and actionable business recommendations.

Document, test, validate and present analytics and analysis results to non-expert personnel and senior executives.

Assess the impact of engineering changes on the configuration and the Supply Chain Data.

Carrying out periodic verification of all the parameters, assumptions and data.

Maintain relations and liaise with internal and external customer organizations as appropriate.

Ensure all ITAR/EAR regulations and procedures are adhered to.

Identifying personnel requiring lead trade courses.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Data Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.

Experience in data management, quality assurance, and data governance.

Strong proficiency in SQL, Excel, and database management tools.

Experience with ETL processes, data integration, and data cleansing techniques.

Knowledge of data governance frameworks and compliance standards.

Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

EXPATRIATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary, rent free accommodation and utilities,with access to free recreation facilities, all available within Company secured accommodation. In addition, a generous leave and travel allowance makes this an opportunity not to be missed.

On successfully securing a role yourappointment to Saudi Arabia will initially beon single status.On commencement of employment in Saudi Arabia you will have the opportunity to apply to have your family join you inthe future. A full health care scheme is provided within Saudi Arabia.

SAUDI NATIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous leave and travel allowance, a full health care scheme and access to subsidised recreational facilities

BAE Systems

At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions and employ a skilled workforce of some 82,500 people in over 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security and people and keepcritical information and infrastructure secure.

All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary Government and/or Customer approvals.