Data Governance Expert

Education :

Master’s degree in Data Management, Information Systems, or related field (must have) Job Summary :

This job requires relocation to Saudi Arabia for 12 months. We are seeking an experienced

Data Governance Expert

to define and enforce robust data governance frameworks in line with

NDMO

and

PDPL

regulations. This role involves leading the creation of policies, standards, and procedures for data quality, access, and stewardship, while ensuring compliance across telecom data domains. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of telecom data, experience with governance tools (especially Informatica), and leadership in driving data accountability and awareness across business units. Key Responsibilities :

Define and implement

data governance frameworks

aligned with national regulatory standards such as

NDMO (National Data Management Office)

and

PDPL (Personal Data Protection Law) . Develop and maintain

policies and procedures

for : Access control Data lineage and traceability Stewardship and data ownership Set up and manage

business glossaries ,

data catalogs , and

metadata standards

using tools such as

Informatica Axon ,

EDC , or similar. Establish and monitor

data quality SLAs ,

data certification processes , and

issue management workflows . Support and implement a

data ownership model , assigning responsibilities and stewardship roles across domains. Lead

compliance monitoring , data audits, and incident handling in coordination with legal and security teams. Conduct

training programs ,

workshops , and

awareness campaigns

to build data governance maturity within the organization. Provide governance support across key domains such as

CVM, AI, reporting, usage data, and billing . Required Skills & Experience :

8–12 years of experience in

data governance, data quality, and compliance , preferably within telecom environments. Deep understanding of

NDMO

and

PDPL

compliance requirements and their implementation in data platforms. Strong hands-on experience with

Informatica governance tools

(e.g.,

Axon ,

EDC ,

Data Quality ,

Secure Source ). Knowledge of

data privacy ,

access control frameworks , and

role-based data security . Experience in establishing and operationalizing

data catalogs, glossaries , and

lineage tracking . Ability to collaborate with business, legal, security, and IT teams to enforce governance and accountability. Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Qualifications :

Master’s degree in Information Management, Data Governance, or a related field. Telecom industry background with understanding of OSS / BSS systems, customer and network data domains. Certifications such as

DCAM ,

DAMA-DMBOK , or

CDMP

are a plus.

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