Data Management Office Director

Your tasks

• Lead the development and implementation of the organization’s data strategy and data management office roadmap in alignment with organizational objectives and national data regulations and standards.
• Establish and oversee data governance frameworks, policies, standards, and procedures across the organization.
• Lead initiatives related to data quality, data classification, data protection, metadata management, and data lifecycle management.
• Oversee the development and continuous improvement of policies and procedures governing data management practices.
• Enable effective use of data to support executive decision-making, organizational performance, and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable national data management, governance, and protection requirements.
• Establish clear data ownership, stewardship, and accountability models across business functions.
• Oversee initiatives related to data sharing, open data, master and reference data, and other relevant data management domains.
• Define and monitor Data Management Office KPIs, data maturity indicators, compliance metrics, and data quality performance.
• Promote a data-driven culture and increase organizational awareness of data governance and management practices.
• Build, lead, and develop the Data Management Office team while ensuring effective delivery against strategic priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Information Technology, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred.
• Strong professional experience in data governance, data management, data quality, or related disciplines, including leadership or managerial experience.
• Strong knowledge of data governance and data management frameworks, standards, and best practices.
• Solid understanding of Saudi national regulations and requirements related to data management, governance, and protection.
• Proven experience in leading strategic data initiatives and engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, stakeholder management, change management, and executive communication capabilities.