Data Governance Expert

Job description / Role

Data Governance Expert - KSA

Job Description
- Develop and implement data governance strategies, policies, and procedures.
- Ensure data quality, integrity, security, and compliance across the organization.
- Lead cross-functional teams to establish data governance frameworks and standards.
- Collaborate with data owners and stakeholders to define data governance goals.
- Oversee data stewardship activities and ensure adherence to data management best practices.
- Manage data governance tools and technologies to support data governance initiatives.
- Conduct regular data audits and assessments to identify and address data-related issues.
- Provide training and support to teams on data governance practices and policies.
- Monitor and report on data governance metrics and performance indicators.
- Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in data governance to drive continuous improvement.

Personal Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Flexibility to work under pressure and in different environments.
- Problems solving skills.
- Leadership skills.
- Excellent organizational and administrative skills.

Technical Skills

- Data Governance Frameworks:
o Expertise in implementing and managing data governance frameworks and best practices (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK, COBIT).

- Data Management Tools:
o Proficiency with data governance and management tools such as Informatica Axon, Collibra, IBM InfoSphere, or Talend Data Governance.

- Data Quality Management:
o Understanding of data quality principles, including data profiling, data cleansing, and data validation.

- Data Architecture:
o Knowledge of data architecture principles, including data modeling, data warehousing, and data integration.

- Regulatory Compliance:
o Familiarity with data privacy and compliance regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA) and their impact on data governance.

Analytical Skills

- Data Analysis:
o Ability to analyze data governance metrics, assess data quality, and identify areas for improvement.

- Problem Solving:
o Strong skills in diagnosing data governance issues and developing effective solutions.

- Critical Thinking:
o Ability to evaluate data governance practices and policies, ensuring they meet business and regulatory requirements.

Strategic Skills

- Governance Strategy:
o Experience in developing and implementing data governance strategies and policies aligned with organizational goals.

- Data Stewardship:
o Ability to define roles and responsibilities for data stewardship and ensure accountability.

- Risk Management:
o Skills in identifying and mitigating risks associated with data governance and data management.

Project Management

- Requirement Gathering:
o Experience in gathering and understanding business requirements related to data governance.

- Project Execution:
o Skills in managing data governance projects, including planning, execution, and monitoring.

About the Company

Giza Systems, a leading systems integrator in the MEA region, designs and deploys industry-specific technology solutions for asset-intensive industries such as the telecoms, utilities, oil and gas, hospitality and real estate among other market sectors. We help our clients streamline their operations and businesses through our portfolio of solutions, managed services, and consultancy practice. Our team of 1000 professionals are spread throughout the region with anchor offices in Cairo, Riyadh, Dubai, Doha, Nairobi, Dar-es-Salaam, Abuja, Kampala and New Jersey, allowing us to service an ever-increasing client base in over 40 countries.