294 Data Manager jobs in Saudi Arabia

2. JOB PURPOSE:

The Manager Data governance will lead the development and implementation of data and AI strategic vision, governance, risk management, operational excellence, frameworks and policies, ensuring the integrity, quality, and security of data across the organization. This role focuses on establishing best practices for data & AI management and compliance with relevant regulations.

Key Accountabilities

Description

Strategy & Roadmap Development:

• Define and execute the organization's integrated data and AI strategy, aligning initiatives with business priorities and industry trends.
• Lead enterprise-wide transformation projects, embedding data and AI into products and decision-making.

Data Governance Strategy:

Develop and execute a comprehensive data governance strategy that aligns with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.

Policy Development:

Create, implement, and maintain data governance, privacy, ethical AI policies, standards, and procedures to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and security.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, legal, compliance, and business units, to promote data governance initiatives and secure buy-in.
• Engage with external regulators, technology partners, and vendors to drive innovation and compliance.

Data Quality Management:

• Establish processes for monitoring and improving data quality KPIs, including data profiling, cleansing, and validation.
• Monitor, diagnose, and resolve data-related issues, providing high-quality datasets for ML/AI solutions.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations (e.g., PDPL, GDPR, CCPA) and assess risks associated with data management practices.
• Identify and manage risks associated with data and AI systems, implementing regular controls, audits, and incident management protocols.

Training and Awareness:

Provide training and support to employees on data & AI best practices and promote a culture of innovation & data stewardship within the organization.

Operational Excellence:

• Oversee robust data infrastructures, scalable cloud architectures, and continuous improvement projects for data systems and AI models.
• Collaborate with IT, product, analytics, and compliance teams to integrate data/AI solutions in business workflows.

Continuous Improvement:

• Research emerging technologies and market trends; propose enhancements for policies, strategies, and technologies.
• Lead change management activities for the adoption of cutting-edge solutions in data and AI.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in data science, Information Management, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in data governance or data management (e.g., CDMP, DGSP) are advantageous.

EXPERIENCE

• 6 - 10 years of experience in data governance, data management, artificial intelligence or a related field, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing data management, & governance frameworks and policies.
• Familiarity with infrastructure & cloud platforms.

SKILLS

• Strategic vision and leadership for data/AI.
• Data quality management and stewardship.
• Strong understanding of data governance principles, practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on data quality and compliance.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and deadlines.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Leadership qualities with the ability to inspire and motivate teams towards achieving data governance objectives.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Driving performance for improvement.
• Leadership
• Building partnership
• Developing satisfaction
• Commercial acumen

Direct message the job poster from TAWAL

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develop and implement TAWAL’s data governance, privacy, and open data frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Establish data ownership and stewardship roles and ensure adoption of governance practices across all business units.
• Oversee data classification, metadata management, data cataloguing, and data quality monitoring activities.
• Lead compliance with data privacy regulations such as PDPL and GDPR, ensuring effective data protection practices.
• Manage personal data incidents and breaches, including response plans, investigations, and regulatory reporting.
• Handle data subject rights requests (access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability) within legal timeframes.
• Conduct privacy risk assessments, Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), and third-party due diligence checks.
• Manage the publication of open datasets and coordinate responses to Freedom of Information (FOI) requests.
• Track and report data governance, privacy, and open data KPIs and progress to senior management.
• Lead training and awareness programs on data governance, privacy, and open data to build organizational capability.
• Monitor emerging data regulations and best practices, recommending updates to policies and controls.
• Performs other responsibilities and tasks as directed by the Line Manager in order to meet Section/Department objectives.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in information technology or a related field
• Masters in data Protection or a related field is preferred.
• Certifications such as Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), Certified Information Privacy Technologists (CIPT) will be preferred.
• 6 Years of experience
• Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks, data management, and privacy regulations
• Strategic planning, program and project management
• Leadership and people management
• Strong analytical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making
• Communication, influencing, and stakeholder management
• Results orientation and continuous improvement mindset

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Information Technology

Industries: Telecommunications and Banking

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develop and implement TAWAL's data governance, privacy, and open data frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Establish data ownership and stewardship roles and ensure adoption of governance practices across all business units.
• Oversee data classification, metadata management, data cataloguing, and data quality monitoring activities.
• Lead compliance with data privacy regulations such as PDPL and GDPR, ensuring effective data protection practices.
• Manage personal data incidents and breaches, including response plans, investigations, and regulatory reporting.
• Handle data subject rights requests (access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability) within legal timeframes.
• Conduct privacy risk assessments, Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), and third-party due diligence checks.
• Manage the publication of open datasets and coordinate responses to Freedom of Information (FOI) requests.
• Track and report data governance, privacy, and open data KPIs and progress to senior management.
• Lead training and awareness programs on data governance, privacy, and open data to build organizational capability.
• Monitor emerging data regulations and best practices, recommending updates to policies and controls.
• Performs other responsibilities and tasks as directed by the Line Manager in order to meet Section/Department objectives.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Minimum Qualifications:

2. Bachelor's degree in information technology or a related field

3. Masters in data Protection or a related field is preferred.

4. Certifications such as Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), Certified Information Privacy Technologists (CIPT) will be preferred.

5. Minimum Experience:

6. 6 Years of experience

7. Functional Expertise (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

8. Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks, data management, and privacy regulations

9. Strategic planning, program and project management
10. Leadership and people management
11. Strong analytical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making
12. Communication, influencing, and stakeholder management
13. Results orientation and continuous improvement mindset

Senior Manager Data Governance

The Senior Manager Data Governance will be responsible for planning, design and execution of the ROSHN data governance and data privacy program and relevant initiatives.

This role is dedicated to ensuring the quality, consistency, and security of data across the organization. This role will spearhead efforts to establish and ensure adherence to an enterprise data governance and privacy framework for data policies, standards, and practices, both at the departmental and business and functional areas level, to achieve the required level of consistency, quality, and protection to meet overall business needs.

ROSHN is a national real estate developer powered by the Public Investment Fund, committed to delivering high quality communities to the Saudi citizens.

We will deliver homes to thousands of people across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and create improved standards of living for all, working in partnership with the very best organizations their respective fields. The construction of high quality, prosperous places, blending state-of-the-art design and development methods with local culture and tradition will strengthen and enrich our country’s socio-economic fabric, in line with Vision 2030.

Delivering through teamwork is our core strength. We are united by our common goals and commitment to work as one to achieve them and deliver against our promises. We care about and respect our customers, our partners and the neighborhoods we build. We attach great importance to both the beauty and the heritage of our places and to the quality of life they offer for all people who enjoy a ROSHN home.

We are only as good as our ability to deliver on our promises and our ability to deliver comes down to the people we employ. We are a highly skilled, experienced and talented team. As an ambitious company we employ only the best people, and attach great value to their skills, expertise and potential. We have built a team capable of producing the creativity, big ideas and solutions to deliver desirable neighborhoods where the people who live there will shine.

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The Senior Manager Data Governance will be responsible for planning, design and execution of the ROSHN data governance and data privacy program and relevant initiatives. This role is dedicated to ensuring the quality, consistency, and security of data across the organization. This role will spearhead efforts to establish and ensure adherence to an enterprise data governance and privacy framework for data policies, standards, and practices, both at the departmental and business and functional areas level, to achieve the required level of consistency, quality, and protection to meet overall business needs.

• Director

• Full-time

• Information Technology

Arthur Lawrence is urgently looking for a Data Governance & Compliance Manager for a client in Riyadh, KSA. Kindly review the Job requirements below.

Must-Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field
• 5-8 years of proven experience in implementing data governance frameworks, including policies, procedures, and standards at both technical & functional levels
• Extensive experience in conducting regular audits to ensure compliance with regulatory requirement
• Proficiency in conducting risk assessments, mitigating data-related risks, and performing compliance audits.

Job Overview:

Arthur Lawrence is a management and technology consulting firm providing enterprise-wide business transformation and business applications implementation services.

Our Company:

We are an UN Women Empowerment Principal Signatory and are certified from National Minority Supplier Development Council.

Awards and Recognition:

• Winner of Entrepreneur 360 Award (2019).
• IAOP Award; Ranked in top 100 internationally.
• Arthur Lawrence ranked within the Inc 5000 twice in 2016 and 2017 as one of the fastest growing companies of America.
• Named one of the top ten fastest growing businesses in Houston in 2016.
• Ranked 25th in the HBJ's Fast 100 Private Companies Award in 2017.

Our Values:

We rely on the seven core values that we believe enable us to deliver quality for our consultants and clients: Education, Integrity, Value Creation, Collaboration, Best Client, Best People and Stewardship

Arthur Lawrence is urgently looking for a Data Governance & Compliance Manager for a client in Riyadh, KSA. Kindly review the Job requirements below.

Must-Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field
• 5-8 years of proven experience in implementing data governance frameworks, including policies, procedures, and standards at both technical & functional levels
• Extensive experience in conducting regular audits to ensure compliance with regulatory requirement
• Proficiency in conducting risk assessments, mitigating data-related risks, and performing compliance audits.

Job Overview:

Arthur Lawrence is a management and technology consulting firm providing enterprise-wide business transformation and business applications implementation services.

Our Company:

We are an UN Women Empowerment Principal Signatory and are certified from National Minority Supplier Development Council.

Awards and Recognition:

• Winner of Entrepreneur 360 Award (2019).
• IAOP Award; Ranked in top 100 internationally.
• Arthur Lawrence ranked within the Inc 5000 twice in 2016 and 2017 as one of the fastest growing companies of America.
• Named one of the top ten fastest growing businesses in Houston in 2016.
• Ranked 25th in the HBJ's Fast 100 Private Companies Award in 2017.

Our Values:

We rely on the seven core values that we believe enable us to deliver quality for our consultants and clients: Education, Integrity, Value Creation, Collaboration, Best Client, Best People and Stewardship

ICT Data Manager – Expert in Data Governance, Cyber Security & Digital Transformation

will lead the development, implementation, and optimization of data governance, cyber security, and ICT infrastructure strategies. This position ensures that the organization's data assets and technology environments are secure, reliable, and aligned with the company's operational goals in the
real estate and property development
sector.

The role requires a balance of
technical expertise, data management proficiency, and leadership capability
, overseeing the end-to-end lifecycle of enterprise data and ensuring the security and compliance of all ICT systems.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in
  Computer Science, Information Systems, Cyber Security
  , or related discipline (Master's preferred).
• 10–12 years of experience
  in ICT, data management, or cyber security, with
  5+ years in a managerial or leadership role
  .
• Proven track record in
  data governance, ERP systems (Oracle/SAP), and enterprise cyber security management
  .
• Strong technical background in:
• Databases:
  Oracle, MS SQL, PostgreSQL
• Networking:
  LAN/WAN, VPNs, firewalls, routing protocols
• Security Tools:
  SIEM, IDS/IPS, DLP, vulnerability scanners
• Cloud Platforms:
  Azure, AWS
• BI & Analytics:
  Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent
• Experience in
  real estate, construction, or property management industries
  preferred.
• Familiarity with
  ITIL, COBIT
  , and
  ISO 27001
  frameworks.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder management and executive reporting.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Data Governance & Cyber Security Leadership
• Enterprise Architecture & System Integration
• ICT Infrastructure Optimization
• Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance
• Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Business Intelligence & Data Analytics