Data Management Specialist – Governance, Catalog & Quality

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Data Management Specialist to lead enterprise‑wide initiatives in data governance, data cataloging, metadata management, data classification, and data quality. The role is based onsite in Riyadh and requires hands‑on implementation of modern data management platforms while ensuring compliance with Saudi regulatory frameworks.

Key responsibilities

• Implement, configure, and administer enterprise Data Catalog solutions and maintain automated metadata processes.
• Design and manage metadata models, business glossaries, taxonomies, and catalog structures to improve data discoverability.
• Configure, monitor, and support Data Governance platforms, including policies, workflows, approvals, and stewardship processes.
• Collaborate with Data Owners, Stewards, Custodians, Risk, Compliance, and IT teams to ensure governance documentation meets organizational standards.
• Implement enterprise‑wide data classification frameworks and ensure compliance with SDAIA, NDMO, PDPL, and other Saudi regulations.
• Support data quality management activities, including monitoring KPIs and driving continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 + years of relevant experience in data governance, cataloging, or data quality.
• Proven hands‑on experience implementing enterprise Data Catalog, Governance, and Quality tools.
• Willingness to relocate to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• Familiarity with Saudi regulatory frameworks (SDAIA, NDMO, PDPL) is highly preferred.

Required skills

• Data Catalog tools
• Metadata Management
• Data Governance platforms
• Data Classification frameworks
• Data Quality management