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