Director Geospatial Data Governance

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the enterprise geospatial strategy and roadmap, aligning GIS initiatives with corporate objectives.
• Establish and maintain enterprise GIS governance frameworks, policies, standards, and procedures.
• Serve as the business owner for the Esri Enterprise environment, overseeing ArcGIS Enterprise, Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Server, and Enterprise Geodatabases (SDE).
• Govern the design, structure, and management of enterprise geodatabases, including schema modifications and design changes.
• Define enterprise GIS quality management frameworks, validation rules, and quality controls.
• Define digital geospatial deliverable requirements for projects and programs, ensuring compliance with GIS standards.
• Lead the integration of GIS with BIM, CAD, Civil 3D, asset management systems, digital twins, and other enterprise platforms.
• Lead and develop a high-performing GIS team, providing mentoring and professional development opportunities.
• Build strong relationships across business units, projects, and executive leadership teams, representing geospatial interests in enterprise governance forums.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Essential: Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geomatics, Surveying, Geography, Information Management, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Essential: Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in GIS, geospatial information management, or enterprise spatial systems.
• Essential: Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in leadership and people management roles.
• Essential: Demonstrated experience managing enterprise GIS environments and large-scale geospatial programs.
• Desirable: Master's degree in GIS, Geomatics, Information Management, Data Management, Engineering, or Business Administration.
• Desirable: Esri Technical Certification.
• Desirable: Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent).
• Desirable: Data Governance or Information Management certifications.

Work Environment

• This role operates within a dynamic environment at Qiddiya, focusing on the strategic advancement of geospatial capabilities across various large-scale development projects. The position requires collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders, both internal and external, to ensure the effective management and utilization of geospatial data.

Application Process

• Candidates who meet the specified requirements are encouraged to apply for this position to contribute to Qiddiya's enterprise geospatial initiatives.