Data Governance Consultant (NDMO)

Role Summary Provide data governance and data management consulting in presales and delivery. Support clients in KSA to design and implement data strategies, controls, and operating models. Focus on establishing and activating Data Management Offices in line with NDMO and SDAIA requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Assess current data landscape, governance maturity, and regulatory gaps

Design data governance frameworks, roles, responsibilities, and operating models

Develop and maintain policies, standards, and procedures for data quality, privacy, security, and lifecycle

Align client practices with NDMO data management standards and personal data controls

Apply SDAIA data and AI related policies in relevant use cases

Apply DGA digital government controls and policies where required for digital government platforms

Design data catalogs, business glossaries, data classifications, and ownership and stewardship models

Define KPIs and metrics to measure the effectiveness of data governance

Prepare and present proposals, statements of work, effort estimates, and cost estimates for data projects

Lead or support delivery of data governance initiatives, awareness sessions, and workshops

Work with technical teams for data platforms, analytics, and AI to embed governance in solutions

Report progress, issues, and recommendations to client stakeholders and sponsors

Requirements

Bachelor degree in IT, Computer Science, Data or Information Management, Business, or related field

At least 5 years experience in data governance and data management consulting

Proven hands on experience implementing data governance frameworks in medium or large organizations

Practical experience with NDMO standards and requirements in real projects is a must

Practical experience with SDAIA data and AI guidelines or regulations in real projects is a must

Experience with DGA digital government controls and policies in real projects is preferred

Strong analytical, writing, and documentation skills including policies and procedures

Confident in leading client meetings, workshops, and presentations

Fluency in Arabic and English speaking, reading, and writing is a must

Preferred Certifications

CDMP or other recognized data management certification

Data governance specific certification such as DGSP or equivalent

ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor or similar

Privacy related certification such as CIPT or CIPP is a plus

Cloud data certifications for Azure, AWS, or GCP are a plus

Any official or accredited training on NDMO, SDAIA, or DGA frameworks is preferred

Seniority Level Mid-Senior level

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Information Technology

Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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