Lead Data Governance Consultant (Managed Service Resource)

TAWANTECH; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Riyadh is seeking a Data Governance Manager to lead and manage data governance frameworks and ensure compliance with local and international privacy laws, including GDPR and the Saudi Data Protection Law. The ideal candidate will have 7–10 years of experience in data governance/compliance within financial services and be fluent in both Arabic and English. This role involves providing training and mentoring to teams and implementing data protection frameworks to ensure data quality and integrity.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in Data Governance/Compliance, preferably in financial services.
• Hands-on experience in implementing data protection and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage data governance frameworks across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with local and international privacy laws.
• Provide training, mentorship, and advisory on governance topics.

Skills

Data Governance/Compliance

Fluent in Arabic and English

Privacy frameworks knowledge (GDPR, Saudi DPL)

Communication skills

Leadership

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage data governance frameworks, policies, and procedures across the organization.
• Conduct and maintain Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) and Records of Processing Activities (RoPA).
• Ensure compliance with local and international privacy laws, including GDPR and the Saudi Data Protection Law.
• Collaborate with business and IT teams to implement governance best practices and ensure data quality and integrity.
• Support audits, compliance reviews, and reporting for regulatory bodies.
• Provide training, mentorship, and advisory to internal teams on governance and compliance topics.

Qualifications & Experience

• 7–10 years of experience in Data Governance/Compliance, preferably in financial services.
• Fluent in Arabic and English.
• Strong knowledge of DPIA, RoPA, and privacy frameworks (GDPR, Saudi DPL).
• Familiar with global data governance standards, including DAMA-DMBOK, ISO 38505, and ISO 27001.
• Hands‑on experience in implementing data protection and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Certifications (Preferred):

• CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional)
• CIPP/E (Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe)
• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or equivalent