Senior Data And Digital Governance Expert

We are seeking a Senior Data & Digital Governance Expert

to support the development and detailing of data-driven initiatives under a construction ecosystem maturity program in the GCC. The role focuses on refining priority construction-sector data use cases, defining governance and quality requirements, and translating initiatives into implementation-ready operating models and roadmaps for government owners.

What you'll do

Refine priority construction-sector data use cases and define the required datasets, KPIs, and decision-intelligence needs

Develop sector-wide data standards, dictionaries, taxonomies, and metadata requirements

Define governance models including roles, ownership, stewardship, quality controls, and compliance mechanisms

Translate initiatives into implementation-ready models with clear workflows, operating models, and governance structures

Specify data platform requirements, integration pathways, and interoperability standards

Assess project-level and market-level data requirements for construction ecosystem maturity

Prepare detailed implementation roadmaps, handover packages, and documentation for government owners

Coordinate with government entities, regulators, and ecosystem stakeholders to ensure alignment with national data frameworks (SDAIA, NDMO)

Requirements

Construction-sector expertise

Data strategy, sector data standards, dictionaries, and taxonomies

Data governance, quality, ownership frameworks, and stewardship models

Construction use-case development, KPIs, and decision-intelligence design

Data platforms, integration, and interoperability

Initiative design, operating models, and implementation roadmaps

Government engagement and multi-stakeholder coordination

GCC experience with familiarity in SDAIA/NDMO frameworks

Preferably Arabic speaking

You're our match if you have

Deep experience in data strategy, governance, and sector-level data frameworks

Strong understanding of construction-sector data needs, project data flows, and market intelligence

Proven ability to design data standards, dictionaries, and taxonomies for complex ecosystems

Experience developing governance, quality, and ownership frameworks

Ability to translate high-level initiatives into practical implementation models and roadmaps

Strong stakeholder-management skills, especially with government and regulatory bodies

Familiarity with SDAIA/NDMO policies, controls, and national data governance requirements

Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments

Ability to work on-site as needed

Bonus points if you have experience with

National-level data governance programs or digital-transformation initiatives

Construction analytics platforms, BIM data flows, or project-intelligence systems

Designing dashboards, monitoring frameworks, and decision-support tools

Interoperability standards across contractors, ministries, and ecosystem platforms

Metadata management, lineage, and enterprise data cataloging

Advisory work with government ministries or semi-government entities

Experience in GCC mega-projects or construction ecosystem maturity programs

Arabic language proficiency