Data Management Specialist
Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Full Time
Manager/Supervisor
Role Purpose
The Data Management Specialist will be responsible for designing, implementing, and governing enterprise-wide data management practices. The role focuses on ensuring data quality, security, compliance, and effective data utilization aligned with regulatory frameworks such as PDPL and NDMO guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and implement data management and governance frameworks across the organization
- Establish and enforce data quality standards, policies, and procedures
- Collaborate with business and technical teams to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity
- Develop and maintain data dictionaries, metadata management, and data lineage documentation
- Ensure compliance with data privacy and protection regulations (e.g., PDPL)
- Align data practices with national-level frameworks such as NDMO (where applicable)
- Monitor data lifecycle management including data acquisition, storage, archival, and disposal
- Lead initiatives related to Master Data Management (MDM) and Data Governance tools implementation
- Conduct data audits, risk assessments, and compliance reporting
- Provide guidance on data security, access controls, and data classification
- Work closely with analytics teams to enable data-driven decision making
Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong expertise in Data Management, Data Governance, and Data Quality frameworks
- Hands-on experience with metadata management and data catalog tools
- Knowledge of data privacy regulations (PDPL or similar frameworks)
- Understanding of NDMO or equivalent national data governance frameworks (good to have)
- Experience with data modeling, ETL processes, and data warehousing concepts
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Excellent documentation and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) certification – good to have
- Certifications in data governance, data privacy, or cloud platforms are a plus
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
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