Senior Data Management & Power BI Specialist

CCDS; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

CCDS is seeking a Senior Data Management & Power BI Specialist in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires a native Arabic speaker with fluency in written and spoken English, and at least five years of experience in data management, BI, and analytics.

You will design Power BI dashboards, define KPIs, and collaborate with stakeholders to derive business value from data. Responsibilities include governance, data quality, data modeling, and translating business needs into technical specifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data management, BI, and analytics.
• Proficient in Power BI, DAX, Power Query, data modeling and SQL.
• Experience turning business needs into dashboards and KPIs.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Native Arabic speaker and fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Implement data management practices covering data governance, data quality, metadata, and data lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify, assess, and prioritize data use cases aligned with business objectives.
• Define KPIs to measure data value realization and the business impact of data initiatives.
• Design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards, reports, and analytical solutions.
• Develop and optimize data models using DAX, Power Query, and SQL.
• Gather business requirements and translate them into clear technical specifications.
• Validate data accuracy and consistency across reporting sources.
• Present insights and recommendations to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Prepare documentation and support knowledge transfer to business users.

Skills

Data governance

Data quality

KPI design

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

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

Tools

Power BI

DAX

Power Query

Data modeling

SQL

Job description

Job Title: Senior Data Management & Power BI Specialist

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Management & Power BI Specialist with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. The successful candidate will support data management initiatives, identify opportunities to generate business value from data, and develop Power BI solutions that enable informed decision-making.

This position requires a native Arabic speaker with fluency in written and spoken English.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement data management practices covering data governance, data quality, metadata, and data lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify, assess, and prioritize data use cases aligned with business objectives.
• Define KPIs to measure data value realization and the business impact of data initiatives.
• Design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards, reports, and analytical solutions.
• Develop and optimize data models using DAX, Power Query, and SQL.
• Gather business requirements and translate them into clear technical specifications.
• Validate data accuracy and consistency across reporting sources.
• Present insights and recommendations to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Prepare documentation and support knowledge transfer to business users.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in data management, business intelligence, and analytics.
• Strong understanding of data governance, data quality, and data value realization.
• Proven hands‑on experience with Power BI, DAX, Power Query, data modeling, and SQL.
• Experience translating business needs into dashboards, KPIs, and actionable insights.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Native Arabic speaker and fluent in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Saudi National Data Management Office (NDMO) standards and requirements.
• Experience with enterprise data platforms and data integration processes.
• Relevant certifications, such as CDMP or Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate.