• Lead the design and implementation of a comprehensive data management framework, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Define and enforce data governance policies, standards, and procedures across the organization to maintain data integrity, quality, and security.
• Develop and manage the data lifecycle, from creation and acquisition to storage, usage, archiving, and disposal.
• Oversee the implementation of data cataloging, metadata management, and data lineage tracking solutions.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Experience and Qualification

  8–12 years of experience in: 

  • Data projects delivery

  • Technology transformation

  • Data governance / data platform implementation

  • Proven hands-on delivery experience (not just governance or reporting). 

  • Experience in banking / financial services highly preferred. 

  • Experience delivering Data Management Framework or similar programs. 

  Certifications (preferred): 

  • PMP / PRINCE2

  • Agile / SAFe

  • Exposure to regulatory environments (CBUAE, BCBS 239) preferred

  Technical & Domain Expertise (Critical for This Role)

  • Basic to intermediate understanding of:

  • Data governance concepts

  • Data quality processes

  • Data lineage and metadata