Head of Data Quality (UAE National)

Job Purpose:

To develop departmental plans and work mechanisms and contribute to achieving the administration’s goals through supervision and follow-up of all related operational activities in the associated operational plan.

Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in Information Technology (0 years experience required)
• Master’s in Information Technology (3 years experience required)
• Bachelor’s in Information Technology (6 years experience required)

Professional Certifications (examples):

• Oracle 12c Administration
• Hyperledger Fabric v1.4: Architecture, Design and Deployment
• Windows PowerShell 10961 Automation for Administration
• Cybersecurity Fundamentals
• Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
• Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
• Oracle 12c R2 RAC Administration
• Microsoft Azure Database Administration
• Artificial Intelligence for Business Professionals
• Java EE 7 Ed 1 Platform Application Development
• SQL 2016 Data Warehouse Implementation
• ISO/IEC 27002 Courses & Lead Manager Certification
• Oracle Cloud Database
• Certified AI Practitioner
• Microsoft Office 365 Administration
• Cybersecurity Operations Certification
• IT Risk & Control Certification
• Certified Network Associate
• Cybersecurity Fundamentals Professional Certification
• Certified Ethical Hacking & Forensics Professional
• Certified IT Privacy Professional
• ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor Certification
• Certified Information Privacy Manager
• Microsoft Azure IoT Developer
• Introduction to Cybersecurity
• Introduction to Python
• Introduction to Oracle Database Programming Language
• Certified IoT Practitioner
• Oracle Database Administration Workshop

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out regular audits and assessments of data quality to identify areas for improvement.
• Manage data management tools and technologies to support quality and compliance.
• Prepare proposals for the department’s strategic plan, contribute to its development, and monitor implementation of operational plans to ensure alignment with goals.
• Ensure quality standards and controls for storing, transferring, and using data are applied, and submit periodic reports to the Director of Data Management.
• Monitor performance indicators regularly and prepare achievement reports for submission to the Director.
• Participate in preparing the department’s budget in coordination with relevant units.
• Develop and deliver training on data management and quality best practices.
• Develop and implement data governance policies and standards to ensure accuracy, consistency, and security of data.
• Strengthen relationships with internal and external partners to ensure services are delivered according to best standards.
• Provide necessary support to the Director of Data Management and perform any other tasks assigned.
• Execute data quality management processes including data cleansing, refinement, and validation.
• Review levels of data quality and accuracy according to classifications and global quality standards, and provide recommendations with improvement solutions when necessary.
• Develop programs that enhance continuous learning, training, and motivation for teams to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Establish guiding principles and frameworks for managing operations and improving productivity.
• Any other responsibilities related to the department’s nature of work or assigned by the Director of Data Management.