Data PM

About the Job:

This role involves leading the end-to-end delivery of the enterprise data program within a dynamic, hybrid work environment in Dubai. The position requires a strong focus on program management, stakeholder engagement, financial oversight, and ensuring compliance with governance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Management:

  • Own and manage the end-to-end delivery of the enterprise data program, including scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies), and stakeholder matrices.
  • Coordinate cross-functional workstreams involving data engineering, architecture, analytics, governance, and compliance.

• Stakeholder Management:

  • Engage with senior business stakeholders, data owners, compliance teams, and technology leads to align expectations and manage priorities.
  • Facilitate steering committee meetings, progress updates, and executive reporting.

• Financial & Vendor Management:

  • Track program financials including forecasts, actuals, and variance.
  • Manage vendor contracts and coordinate delivery from external system integrators or data platform providers.

• Compliance & Governance:

  • Ensure alignment with data privacy laws, internal audit policies, and information security guidelines.
  • Facilitate documentation and traceability across the data lifecycle.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with cloud data platforms (Azure Data Lake, ADF, Databricks, Snowflake, etc.).
• Familiarity with data governance, data cataloging (e.g., Collibra, Purview), and master data management.
• Hands-on knowledge of Agile, Scrum, or SAFe delivery models.
• Proficiency in tools such as Azure DevOps, MS Project, and PowerPoint for reporting.