Job Description: Data Governance & Management Specialist

Job Title: Data Governance & Management Specialist
Experience: 6–12+ Years
Location:Riyadh - Onsite
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Data Governance & Management Specialist with 6–12+ years of experience to establish, implement, and manage enterprise data governance frameworks. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in data governance standards, data quality management, metadata management, master data management, data classification, and privacy practices. This role will support organizations in improving data trust, compliance, accessibility, and business value through effective governance strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement enterprise data governance frameworks aligned with industry standards and business objectives
Establish data governance policies, standards, processes, and operating models
Define data ownership, stewardship models, and governance responsibilities across business and technology teams
Implement data quality management frameworks to improve accuracy, completeness, and reliability of enterprise data
Manage metadata, data cataloging, lineage, and business glossary initiatives
Support Master Data Management (MDM) strategies and implementation
Define and implement data classification and data privacy frameworks
Collaborate with business stakeholders, data owners, security teams, and technology teams to ensure effective data governance
Monitor governance KPIs, data quality metrics, and compliance requirements
Drive adoption of governance practices across enterprise data initiatives
Support regulatory compliance and data protection requirements

Required Technical & Functional SkillsData Governance Frameworks

Strong understanding of DAMA-DMBOK or NDMO frameworks and data governance principles
Experience designing and implementing enterprise data governance operating models
Knowledge of data stewardship, ownership, policies, standards, and governance processes

Data Governance Platforms

Hands-on experience with Collibra or Alation for:
- Data catalog management
- Metadata management
- Business glossary creation
- Data lineage tracking
- Governance workflow management

Data Quality Management

Experience with Informatica Data Quality (DQ) or comparable data quality tools
Strong understanding of data profiling, validation rules, quality monitoring, and remediation processes

Master Data Management

Experience implementing Master Data Management (MDM) frameworks and processes
Understanding of master data domains, golden records, and data synchronization approaches

Data Classification & Privacy

Experience with Data Classification and Data Privacy frameworks
Knowledge of sensitive data identification, protection controls, and compliance requirements
Understanding of privacy regulations and enterprise data protection practices

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Management, Business Analytics, or a related field
6–12+ years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, Data Quality, or Enterprise Data Management
Strong understanding of enterprise data architecture and governance practices
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills
Experience working with cross-functional teams in enterprise environments

Preferred Skills

Experience supporting large-scale data transformation initiatives
Knowledge of cloud data platforms and modern data ecosystems
Familiarity with data security, risk management, and compliance frameworks
Experience establishing Data Governance Centers of Excellence (CoE)
Certifications such as CDMP, DAMA, Data Governance, or Privacy certifications are a plus

Key Technology & Capability Stack

Data Governance Frameworks:DAMA-DMBOK or NDMO
Data Governance Platforms:Collibra or Alation
Data Quality: Informatica Data Quality (DQ) and Data Profiling and Quality Monitoring
Data Management: Master Data Management (MDM) and Metadata Management and Data Lineage
Data Protection: Data Classification and Data Privacy and Compliance Management
Governance Practices: Data Ownership and Data Stewardship and Governance Operating Models