Data Management Lead Specialist

About the role

The Data Management Lead Specialist will guide ZATCA’s data governance initiatives, ensuring compliance with national standards and enhancing data protection, automation, and storage across the organization. This senior‑level position involves shaping policies, driving awareness, and overseeing the delivery of data‑focused projects.

Key responsibilities

• Review and align ZATCA data guides with National Data Management Office (NDMO) standards.
• Assess data‑management needs, identify challenges, and define improvement areas.
• Define and publish data‑management policies, procedures, and guidelines in line with strategic priorities.
• Develop and execute a data‑management awareness plan covering protection, automation, and storage.
• Establish KPIs to monitor data‑governance performance and report compliance levels.
• Communicate policies and strategies to stakeholders and provide ongoing support.
• Implement metadata and information‑asset programs to ensure data integrity and quality.
• Define data‑owner roles, responsibilities, and rules to enable traceability of data breaches.
• Monitor implementation of data‑management plans, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead new data‑management projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Support junior staff, troubleshoot escalated problems, and provide training.

Required profile

• Proven experience in data‑management, governance, and policy development.
• Strong analytical skills to assess data‑related challenges and devise solutions.
• Excellent communication abilities to convey policies and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Leadership capability to mentor junior team members and drive project execution.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence national data‑governance standards.
• Collaborative environment within a leading public authority.
• Professional development and leadership experience.