Data Governance Specialist (NDMO / PDPL)

About This Role

Job Title: Data Governance Specialist (NDMO / PDPL) Experience Required:  8–10 Years

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Location: Riyadh - Onsite Role Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities Data Governance & Framework Implementation

• Design and implement enterprise data governance frameworks aligned with NDMO guidelines
• Define data policies, standards, and procedures for data management
• Establish data ownership, stewardship, and accountability models
• Develop and maintain data governance operating models and roadmaps

Regulatory Compliance (PDPL)

• Ensure organizational compliance with Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL)
• Define and enforce data privacy, classification, and protection policies
• Work closely with legal and compliance teams to manage data risks
• Conduct audits and assessments to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements

Data Quality & Management

• Define and implement data quality frameworks, metrics, and monitoring processes
• Identify data quality issues and drive remediation initiatives
• Collaborate with business and IT teams to improve data accuracy, consistency, and completeness

Metadata & Data Management

• Manage data cataloging, lineage, and metadata management processes
• Ensure proper documentation of data assets and flows
• Support implementation of data governance tools and platforms

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Engage with business stakeholders to promote data governance best practices
• Conduct training and awareness sessions on data governance and data privacy
• Act as a bridge between business, IT, and compliance teams

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• 8–10 years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, or related roles
• Strong knowledge of NDMO data governance framework
• Hands-on experience with PDPL compliance and data privacy regulations
• CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) certification is mandatory
• Experience with data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation, etc.)
• Strong understanding of data quality, metadata, and data lifecycle management

Preferred Skills

• Experience in large-scale enterprise or government environments
• Familiarity with data architecture and data warehousing concepts
• Knowledge of international data privacy standards (e.g., GDPR)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and governance mindset
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence and drive change across organizations
• Strategic thinking with hands-on execution capability