Data Management Office General Manager

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (On-site)

Sector: Strategy

Department: Data Management Office

Type: Full-time

Overview:

We are looking for an experienced and highly strategic Data Management Office General Manager to lead and oversee all aspects of our organization’s data management operations. In this critical role, you will be responsible for driving the development and implementation of data policies and strategies, ensuring data quality, compliance, security, and effective use across the organization. You will work closely with teams to establish best practices for data governance, architecture, and analytics, supporting business objectives through strategic data initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Data Governance & Compliance:
2. Develop and implement data governance frameworks and policies to ensure data is managed responsibly and complies with regulatory standards and best practices.
3. Data Quality Assurance:
4. Lead data quality strategies to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and reliability, including conducting regular audits and implementing quality standards across data sources.
5. Data Strategy & Architecture:
6. Create and execute a strategic data roadmap aligned with business objectives, collaborating with the Technology Sector to optimize data storage, accessibility, and integration.
7. Data Analytics & Insights:
8. Partner with data science, analytics, and business intelligence teams to develop initiatives that deliver actionable insights to drive business decisions and support performance monitoring, customer analytics, and market analysis.
9. Data Security & Privacy:
10. Work with IT and cybersecurity teams to safeguard data against breaches and unauthorized access, ensuring the organization’s data security practices align with risk management policies.
11. Master Data Management (MDM):
12. Lead efforts to unify and synchronize critical data entities (e.g., customer information, product catalog) across systems, ensuring consistency for operational use, reporting, and decision-making.
13. Stakeholder Collaboration & Training:
14. Foster a data-driven culture by promoting collaboration across departments and providing training programs to enhance data literacy within the organization.
15. Innovation & Continuous Improvement:
16. Identify and implement new tools, technologies, and methodologies to continuously improve data management capabilities and processes.
17. Personal Data Protection:
18. Ensure the organization adheres to personal data protection laws, maintaining controls for securing sensitive and personally identifiable information (PII), and fostering a culture of data privacy awareness.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in data management, with a focus on data quality, security, storage, analysis, and compliance.
• Technical Skills: Experience in data governance, master data management (MDM), and data architecture.
• Core Competencies:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our organization’s data strategy and contribute to the overall success of our operations. As the Data Management Office General Manager, you will lead a talented team, implement innovative data solutions, and drive key initiatives that will have a direct impact on business performance. We offer a competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and the chance to work in a dynamic, growth-focused environment.