About the Role
A leading technology company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior Consultant for Data Management and Governance. The successful candidate will oversee data management and AI-enablement initiatives, ensuring strict compliance with the National Data Management Office (NDMO), National Digital Integration (NDI), and Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) requirements. This role places a strong emphasis on data strategy, governance, quality, and AI readiness. The consultant will be responsible for leading client engagements, supporting business development, and ensuring that projects meet high-quality standards.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead data management initiatives, including data strategy, governance, data quality, master data, and metadata management.
- Conduct data maturity assessments and gap analyses in relation to NDMO, NDI, and PDPL requirements.
- Develop data governance frameworks, policies, standards, and implementation roadmaps.
- Enable AI readiness and translate business requirements into data and AI use cases using tools such as Informatica.
- Prepare technical and financial proposals, support pre-sales activities, and contribute to RFP responses.
- Develop consulting methodologies, review deliverables, and ensure quality standards.
- Lead and mentor consulting teams, providing technical guidance and knowledge transfer.
- Manage client relationships, project scope, risks, timelines, and budgets.
- Prepare progress reports and present recommendations to senior stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, or a related field.
- CDMP certification is required; PMP, relevant master's degree, and Informatica certifications are preferred.
- 15–20 years of professional experience, including at least 6 years in data management and governance.
- Proven experience in consulting, data maturity assessments, governance frameworks, and regulatory compliance with NDMO, NDI, and PDPL.
- Hands-on experience with Informatica and data/AI use cases.
- Experience in proposal development, pre-sales, project management, and team leadership.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, presentation, and analytical skills.
- Fluency in Arabic and English.
