Senior NDMO Consultant (Arabic Speaker) – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Axiom Technologies; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Technologies is looking for a Senior NDMO Consultant in Riyadh to support Data Management and Governance frameworks according to NDMO standards. The role involves close collaboration with business stakeholders and IT teams to enhance compliance initiatives.

Applicants must possess strong Data Governance skills, substantial experience in related fields, and proficiency in both Arabic and English. This position will require onsite assistance and the development of governance models.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, Data Quality, Data Architecture, or Regulatory Compliance.
• Strong experience working with NDMO Data Management Framework and related standards.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead NDMO compliance assessments and maturity evaluations.
• Design and implement enterprise-wide Data Governance Frameworks aligned with NDMO standards.
• Develop and maintain data governance policies, standards, and procedures.

Skills

Data Governance

Data Quality Management

Metadata Management

Data Classification

Business Process Analysis

Master Data Management (MDM)

Data Lifecycle Management

Data Privacy & Protection

Regulatory Compliance

Policy & Procedure Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Collibra

Informatica Data Governance

IBM InfoSphere

OneTrust

Alation

Talend Data Quality

Azure Data Services

Job description

Axiom Technologies is a Global IT Services partner supporting medium to large-scale enterprises. Please visit our website for more information about what we do at www.axiomtechnologies.com.

We are looking for a capable resource to coordinate ranging from simple activities to more complex plans. This role will provide onsite/on‑call assistance to end‑users within the organization’s desktop computing environment in a timely and accurate fashion to ensure optimal service delivery.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior NDMO Consultant to support clients in implementing and enhancing Data Management and Governance frameworks in alignment with the National Data Management Office (NDMO) standards and guidelines. The consultant will work closely with business stakeholders, data owners, IT teams, and executive leadership to assess current capabilities, design governance frameworks, and drive NDMO compliance initiatives across the organization. Arabic language proficiency is mandatory as the role requires frequent interaction with Arabic‑speaking stakeholders and the review of bilingual documentation and policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead NDMO compliance assessments and maturity evaluations.
• Design and implement enterprise‑wide Data Governance Frameworks aligned with NDMO standards.
• Develop and maintain data governance policies, standards, procedures, and operating models.
• Establish Data Stewardship, Data Ownership, and Data Custodian frameworks.
• Define and implement Data Quality Management processes, KPIs, and controls.
• Develop Metadata Management and Data Catalog strategies.
• Support Master Data Management (MDM) initiatives.
• Conduct gap assessments and prepare remediation roadmaps for NDMO compliance.
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder engagement sessions in both Arabic and English.
• Collaborate with Information Security, Risk, Compliance, and Privacy teams to ensure alignment with Saudi regulations.
• Support implementation of Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) requirements.
• Prepare executive‑level presentations, compliance reports, and governance dashboards.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to practice development initiatives.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Ability to engage with executive leadership and business teams.
• 5–10 years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, Data Quality, Data Architecture, or Regulatory Compliance.
• Strong experience working with NDMO Data Management Framework and related standards.
• Hands‑on experience in governance operating model design and implementation.
• Experience conducting governance assessments, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Familiarity with Saudi regulatory frameworks, including PDPL and SDAIA guidelines.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Mandatory Skills

• Data Governance
• Data Quality Management
• Metadata Management
• Data Classification
• Business Process Analysis
• Master Data Management (MDM)
• Data Lifecycle Management
• Data Privacy & Protection
• Regulatory Compliance
• Policy & Procedure Development

Preferred Certifications

• DCAM (Data Management Capability Assessment Model)
• Privacy-related certifications (CIPP, CIPM, etc.)
• DAMA CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional)
• DGSP (Data Governance & Stewardship Professional)
• COBIT
• ISO 38505
• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor

Preferred Tools

• Microsoft Purview
• Collibra
• Informatica Data Governance
• IBM InfoSphere
• OneTrust
• Alation
• Talend Data Quality
• Azure Data Services

Language Requirements

• Fluent Arabic (Speaking, Reading, and Writing) – Mandatory
• Fluent English (Speaking, Reading, and Writing) – Mandatory