Data Management Office Specialist

Water Transmission and Technologies Co.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Water Transmission and Technologies Co. Riyadh HQ is seeking an Office Specialist for Data Management who will lead the development and governance of the company’s data strategy.

You will ensure compliance with national and international standards, safeguard sensitive information, and promote open data initiatives to enhance organizational capabilities in data governance. You will manage the data lifecycle, implement classification schemes, cooperate with the National Data Management Office, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Experience in data governance and privacy is preferred.
• Familiarity with national/international data standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and govern WTCO's data management strategy.
• Ensure compliance with laws, standards, and policies across functions.
• Manage the data lifecycle from creation to disposal and secure sharing.
• Establish data classification to protect sensitive information.
• Collaborate with the National Data Management Office on strategy and compliance.
• Monitor open data initiatives and respond to information requests.

Skills

Data governance

Data management

Regulatory compliance

Open data initiatives

Data lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Job description

Water Transmission Company Riyadh - HQ Data Management Office Specialist PHONE NUMBER4

Job Purpose

The job holder is responsible for developing implementing and governance of WTCO s data management strategy Ensure compliance with national and international data standards safeguard sensitive information promote open data initiatives and enhance organizational capabilities in data governance

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Ensuring work is performed based on approved policies processes procedures and instructions Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of systems practices cost optimization and productivity amp efficiency improvement Ensure compliance with all applicable laws rules regulations and standards within WTCO and related functions such as but not limited to HC HSSE Risk Cybersecurity etc Escalate problems to ensure case issue is closed efficiently and in a timely manner Develop and implement WTCO s data management strategy in alignment with the organization s objectives and national standards ensuring a comprehensive governance framework Monitoring the entire data lifecycle from creation and storage to processing and disposal ensuring that data is managed effectively and supports organizational operations and decision-making Ensure establishing and enforcing data classification systems to protect sensitive data and ensure secure sharing of data within the organization and with external entities Ensure protect personal data in compliance with applicable data protection regulations ensuring that personal data is securely collected stored and used across the organization Ensure WTCO s compliance with national and international data regulations standards and policies working closely with the National Data Management Office Ensure alignment of WTCO s data management practices with the National Data Management Office by actively collaborating on strategy policy development and compliance Monitor WTCO s open data initiatives and handle public information access requests in compliance with approved laws and policies Enhance the maturity and capabilities of the Data Management Office to ensure continuous improvement in data governance and management Regularly report on the efficiency and compliance of data management activities ensuring transparency and recommending improvements for optimal performance Participate in the data mgmt and personal data protection periodic meetings that are scheduled by the National Data Management Office

Job Requirements

Bachelors in Business Administration or Relevant fields