Data Governance Specialist (NDMO / PDPL)

<div><p><b>Job Title:</b>Data Governance Specialist (NDMO / PDPL)</p><p><b>Experience Required:</b>8–10 Years</p><p><b>Location:</b>Riyadh - Onsite</p><h3>Role Overview</h3><p>We are seeking an experienced Data Governance Specialist with strong expertise in NDMO standards and PDPL compliance to drive enterprise-wide data governance initiatives. The ideal candidate will be responsible for establishing data governance frameworks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and improving data quality across the organization.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><h3>Data Governance&Framework Implementation</h3><ul><li>Design and implement enterprise data governance frameworks aligned with NDMO guidelines</li><li>Define data policies, standards, and procedures for data management</li><li>Establish data ownership, stewardship, and accountability models</li><li>Develop and maintain data governance operating models and roadmaps</li></ul><h3>Regulatory Compliance (PDPL)</h3><ul><li>Ensure organizational compliance with Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL)</li><li>Define and enforce data privacy, classification, and protection policies</li><li>Work closely with legal and compliance teams to manage data risks</li><li>Conduct audits and assessments to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements</li></ul><h3>Data Quality&Management</h3><ul><li>Define and implement data quality frameworks, metrics, and monitoring processes</li><li>Identify data quality issues and drive remediation initiatives</li><li>Collaborate with business and IT teams to improve data accuracy, consistency, and completeness</li></ul><h3>Metadata&Data Management</h3><ul><li>Manage data cataloging, lineage, and metadata management processes</li><li>Ensure proper documentation of data assets and flows</li><li>Support implementation of data governance tools and platforms</li></ul><h3>Stakeholder Collaboration</h3><ul><li>Engage with business stakeholders to promote data governance best practices</li><li>Conduct training and awareness sessions on data governance and data privacy</li><li>Act as a bridge between business, IT, and compliance teams</li></ul><h3>Required Skills&Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field</li><li>5–10 years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, or related roles</li><li>Strong knowledge of NDMO data governance framework</li><li>Hands‑on experience with PDPL compliance and data privacy regulations</li><li>CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) certification is mandatory</li><li>Experience with data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation, etc.)</li><li>Strong understanding of data quality, metadata, and data lifecycle management</li></ul><h3>Preferred Skills</h3><ul><li>Experience in large‑scale enterprise or government environments</li><li>Familiarity with data architecture and data warehousing concepts</li><li>Knowledge of international data privacy standards (e.g., GDPR)</li><li>Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills</li></ul><h3>Key Competencies</h3><ul><li>Strong attention to detail and governance mindset</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills</li><li>Ability to influence and drive change across organizations</li><li>Strategic thinking with hands‑on execution capability</li></ul></div>#J-18808-Ljbffr