Data Management Specialist (Data Governance, Catalog & Data Quality)

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Data Management Specialist to lead enterprise‑wide initiatives in Data Governance, Data Catalog, Metadata Management, Data Classification, and Data Quality. The role will involve hands‑on implementation and administration of modern data management platforms while ensuring compliance with Saudi Arabian regulatory frameworks.

Key responsibilities

• Implement, configure, and administer enterprise Data Catalog solutions and maintain automated metadata processes.
• Inventory, classify, document, and tag data assets across multiple platforms; design metadata models, business glossaries, taxonomies, and catalog structures.
• Configure, administer, and monitor Data Governance platforms, supporting policies, workflows, approvals, and stewardship processes.
• Collaborate with Data Owners, Stewards, Custodians, Risk, Compliance, and IT teams to ensure governance documentation and KPI monitoring.
• Implement enterprise‑wide data classification frameworks, publish classification labels, and ensure compliance with SDAIA, NDMO, PDPL and other Saudi regulations.
• Support data quality management initiatives, including data profiling, cleansing, and continuous improvement of data quality metrics.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 + years of relevant experience in data governance, catalog, and quality solutions.
• Hands‑on implementation experience with enterprise Data Catalog, Data Governance, and Data Quality tools.
• Willingness to relocate to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• Experience with SDAIA, NDMO, and PDPL regulatory frameworks is highly preferred.

Required skills

• Data Catalog solutions
• Metadata management tools
• Data Governance platforms
• Data Quality tools
• Data classification frameworks
• Knowledge of SDAIA, NDMO, PDPL regulatory standards