Job summary
Data Management Office Director role with TalentHunt in Riyadh. The position leads the organisation’s data management and governance agenda, creating frameworks, policies and operating models to ensure data quality, compliance and effective data use for decision-making.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and implement the organisation’s data strategy and DMO roadmap.
- Establish and oversee data governance frameworks, policies and standards.
- Lead data quality, classification, protection, metadata and lifecycle initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with national data management and protection requirements.
- Define data ownership, stewardship and accountability models across functions.
- Monitor DMO KPIs, data maturity indicators and quality performance.
- Promote a data-driven culture and raise awareness of governance practices.
- Build and lead the Data Management Office team to deliver strategic priorities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science or related (Master’s preferred).
- Proven experience in data governance, management or data quality, including leadership roles.
- Strong knowledge of governance frameworks, standards and best practices.
- Understanding of Saudi national data regulations and protection requirements.
- Experience leading strategic data initiatives and engaging senior stakeholders.
- Leadership, strategic planning, change management and executive communication skills.
Skills
Data GovernanceData ManagementData QualityMetadata ManagementData ProtectionData StrategyStakeholder ManagementChange ManagementKPI MonitoringLeadership
Source: Workable. Last checked as open: 14 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.
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