data governance consultant

Confidential

Job Overview We are currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Data Governance Consultant to join our expert team. This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of data governance frameworks and principles. You will play a pivotal role in helping our clients manage their data as a strategic asset, ensuring it is secure, accurate, and compliant, thereby supporting their broader digital transformation and strategic objectives. Responsibilities * Design, develop, and implement comprehensive data governance frameworks, policies, standards, and procedures for our clients. * Lead data governance assessments to identify gaps and provide actionable recommendations. * Establish and manage data stewardship programmes within client organisations, defining roles and responsibilities. * Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of data governance initiatives. * Advise on best practices for data quality, metadata management, data lineage, and data security. * Collaborate with client stakeholders to understand their business requirements and align data governance strategies with their organisational goals. * Provide expert guidance on data-related regulations and support clients in achieving compliance. * Conduct workshops and training sessions to foster a culture of data awareness and accountability across client organisations. * Support the integration of data governance principles into wider projects, including AI, enterprise architecture, and risk management. Qualifications * Proven professional experience in a data governance, data management, or a similar consulting role. * In-depth knowledge of data governance frameworks such as DAMA-DMBOK. * Strong experience with data quality management, metadata solutions, and data stewardship. * Excellent understanding of data privacy and protection regulations. * Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills. * Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to manage senior stakeholders and work effectively in a client-facing environment. * A bachelor's degree in information systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related discipline. * Professional certifications in data management (e.g., CDMP) are highly desirable. * Previous experience within a professional services or consulting firm would be a significant advantage. * Fluency in both Arabic and English is strongly preferred.

Data Governance Consultant

Datamatics Technologies

<div>
 
 
 
 
 
 The Role: Data Governance Functional Lead/Sr. Manager
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Location: Remote (Pak) / Hybrid (Riyadh, KSA)
 
 
 
 Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract-to-Hire
 
 
 
 Experience Level: 8+ years
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Description:
 
 
 &nbsp;
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Reporting to the Director of the organization, the Data Governance Functional Lead/Sr. Manager at Datamatics Technologies will be instrumental in supporting and executing data governance initiatives across the organization. The Senior Data Governance Consultant is responsible for providing strategic and functional expertise in data management, data governance, data privacy and security&nbsp; to the organization/clients. This role involves working closely with clients to understand their data management needs, designing and implementing data governance frameworks, processes, policies and procedures related to data governance, data security and data lifecycle.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities:&nbsp;
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 
 
 
 
 Collaborate with clients, business, technology teams to understand their data management and governance needs and translate them into technical solutions and project objectives.
 
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 
 
 
 Collaborate with clients and within Datamatics Technologies to align their business and technology priorities
 
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 
 
 
 Interaction with senior management at a client and Datamatics Technologies to steer recommendations and obtain buy-in on matters that may require alternate approach
 
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 
 
 
 Lead the Data Governance project teams to implement consistent data governance standards and technology solutions across the organization/at the client.
 
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 
 
 
 Assist in creating and managing an inventory of business and product datasets and their interdependencies.
 
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 
 
 
 Develop and deliver training to staff on using data effectively and data governance practices, data privacy, data security; to ensure data governance policies and practices are embedded throughout the organisation
 
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 
 
 
 Support business development efforts by participating in client presentations and proposal development
 
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 
 
 
 Develop and enforce KPIs related to data governance and data security to accurately monitor the effectives of the data governance programme.
 
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 
 
 
 Define Data Governance roles, responsibilities, accountability, and ownership and decision rights.
 
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 
 
 
 Drive organizational change management and the use of data, data governance, privacy frameworks, processes realizing vision of data managed as an asset
 
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 
 
 
 Strong client-facing skills and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients.
 
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 
 
 
 Willingness to travel Internationally (KSA, MEA region) to client sites as needed to lead the projects/assignment.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Develop planning activities, documentation and policies for:
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 
 
 
 
 Data Governance maturity assessment (
 
 
 define the current state, future state and target state
 
 
 )
 
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 
 
 
 Data Governance, Data Security, Data Operations frameworks and Operating models
 
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 
 
 
 Data Architecture and Data Modelling
 
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 
 
 
 Data Quality, Metadata &amp; Classification
 
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 
 
 
 Data Storage Forecasting
 
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 
 
 
 Tools and Technology Evaluation
 
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 
 
 
 Data Integration Plan and Target DI Architecture
 
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 
 
 
 Master and Reference Data Management
 
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 
 
 
 Data Value Realization Plan
 
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 
 
 
 Data Value Realization Use Cases
 
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 
 
 
 Open Data
 
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 
 
 
 Data Sharing
 
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 
 
 
 Data Privacy, Data Security and Data Protection
 
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 
 
 
 Compliance Monitoring and Audit, Health Checks
 
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 
 
 
 SLAs
 
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 
 
 
 Configuration Management
 
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 
 
 
 Trainings
 
 
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Must have
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 
 
 
 
 Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, MIS, or Information Management
 
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 
 
 
 Minimum of 10 years of experience in a major organization, leading the large-scale data projects and oversight experience.
 
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 
 
 
 5+ years working in a Data Governance lead role.
 
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 
 
 
 3+ years of experience in data quality management, metadata, cataloguing.
 
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 
 
 
 4+ years in data warehousing, business intelligence, analytical solutions implementation.
 
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 
 
 
 Knowledge of data governance practices, processes, methodologies, business and technology issues related to management of enterprise information assets and approaches related to data protection (e.g. DAMA)
 
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 
 
 
 Demonstrates strong problem solving capabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 
 
 
 
 Prioritization and sense of urgency to meet commitments
 
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 
 
 
 
 Self-starter, ability to adapt and quickly develop in-depth technical understanding of new/different applications. Understanding of Data Warehouse and Data Marts concepts, ETL best practices.
 
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 
 
 
 
 Data Management/Governance Tools Knowledge: Familiarity with industry-standard data governance tools such as business glossary, metadata management, data quality, master and reference data, data catalog, ETL and business intelligence tools
 
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 
 
 
 Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to clients and team members to non-technical executives in both written and verbal channels
 
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 
 
 
 Builds good relationships with peers, executives and other departments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 &nbsp;
 
 Good To have:
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 
 
 
 
 Implementation experience in data governance tools solutions. e.g.
 
 
 Collibra, Erwin, Informatica (DQ, AXON, EDC, MDM) etc.
 
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 
 
 
 
 Data privacy, data security, principles, and regulations (e.g., GDPR, ISO 270001 etc.).
 
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 
 
 
 Certification in Data Governance and Data Management recognized in the industry e.g. CDMP
 
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 
 
 
 
 Experience in implementing the NDMO Framework will be a great plus.
 
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Data Governance Functional Lead/Sr. Manager

Datamatics Global Services Ltd

<div>The Role: Data Governance Functional Lead/Sr. Manager 
Location: Remote (Pak) / Hybrid (Riyadh, KSA) 
Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract-to-Hire 
Experience Level: 8+ years 
 
Job Description: 
Reporting to the Director of the organization, the Data Governance Functional Lead/Sr. Manager at Datamatics Technologies will be instrumental in supporting and executing data governance initiatives across the organization. The Senior Data Governance Consultant is responsible for providing strategic and functional expertise in data management, data governance, data privacy and security to the organization/clients. This role involves working closely with clients to understand their data management needs, designing and implementing data governance frameworks, processes, policies and procedures related to data governance, data security and data lifecycle. 
 
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Collaborate with clients, business, technology teams to understand their data management and governance needs and translate them into technical solutions and project objectives.</li><li>
Collaborate with clients and within Datamatics Technologies to align their business and technology priorities
</li><li>Interaction with senior management at a client and Datamatics Technologies to steer recommendations and obtain buy-in on matters that may require alternate approach</li><li>
Lead the Data Governance project teams to implement consistent data governance standards and technology solutions across the organization/at the client.</li><li>
Assist in creating and managing an inventory of business and product datasets and their interdependencies.</li><li>
Develop and deliver training to staff on using data effectively and data governance practices, data privacy, data security; to ensure data governance policies and practices are embedded throughout the organisation</li><li>
Support business development efforts by participating in client presentations and proposal development</li><li>
Develop and enforce KPIs related to data governance and data security to accurately monitor the effectives of the data governance programme.</li><li>
Define Data Governance roles, responsibilities, accountability, and ownership and decision rights.
</li><li>Drive organizational change management and the use of data, data governance, privacy frameworks, processes realizing vision of data managed as an asset</li><li>
Strong client-facing skills and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients.</li><li>
Willingness to travel Internationally (KSA, MEA region) to client sites as needed to lead the projects/assignment.</li></ul> 
Develop planning activities, documentation and policies for:
<ul><li>Data Governance maturity assessment (define the current state, future state and target state)</li><li>
Data Governance, Data Security, Data Operations frameworks and Operating models</li><li>
Data Architecture and Data Modelling</li><li>
Data Quality, Metadata &amp; Classification</li><li>
Data Storage Forecasting
</li><li>Tools and Technology Evaluation
</li><li>Data Integration Plan and Target DI Architecture</li><li>
Master and Reference Data Management</li><li>
Data Value Realization Plan
</li><li>Data Value Realization Use Cases
</li><li>Open Data</li><li>
Data Sharing</li><li>
Data Privacy, Data Security and Data Protection</li><li>
Compliance Monitoring and Audit, Health Checks
</li><li>SLAs</li><li>
Configuration Management
</li><li>Trainings</li></ul> 

Qualifications 
Must have<ul><li>
Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, MIS, or Information Management</li><li>
Minimum of 10 years of experience in a major organization, leading the large-scale data projects and oversight experience.
</li><li>5+ years working in a Data Governance lead role.
</li><li>3+ years of experience in data quality management, metadata, cataloguing.</li><li>
4+ years in data warehousing, business intelligence, analytical solutions implementation.</li><li>
Knowledge of data governance practices, processes, methodologies, business and technology issues related to management of enterprise information assets and approaches related to data protection (e.g. DAMA)</li><li>
Demonstrates strong problem solving capabilities</li><li>
Prioritization and sense of urgency to meet commitments</li><li>
Self-starter, ability to adapt and quickly develop in-depth technical understanding of new/different applications. Understanding of Data Warehouse and Data Marts concepts, ETL best practices.</li></ul><ul><li>
Data Management/Governance Tools Knowledge: Familiarity with industry-standard data governance tools such as business glossary, metadata management, data quality, master and reference data, data catalog, ETL and business intelligence tools</li><li>
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to clients and team members to non-technical executives in both written and verbal channels</li><li>
Builds good relationships with peers, executives and other departments</li></ul> 
 Good To have:<ul><li>
Implementation experience in data governance tools solutions. e.g. Collibra, Erwin, Informatica (DQ, AXON, EDC, MDM) etc.</li></ul><ul><li>
Data privacy, data security, principles, and regulations (e.g., GDPR, ISO 270001 etc.).</li><li>
Certification in Data Governance and Data Management recognized in the industry e.g. CDMP</li><li>
Experience in implementing the NDMO Framework will be a great plus.
</li></ul>7LTTc54fD5</div>

<div>The Role: Data Governance Functional Lead/Sr. Manager 
Location: Remote (Pak) / Hybrid (Riyadh, KSA) 
Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract-to-Hire 
Experience Level: 8+ years 
 
Job Description: 
Reporting to the Director of the organization, the Data Governance Functional Lead/Sr. Manager at Datamatics Technologies will be instrumental in supporting and executing data governance initiatives across the organization. The Senior Data Governance Consultant is responsible for providing strategic and functional expertise in data management, data governance, data privacy and security to the organization/clients. This role involves working closely with clients to understand their data management needs, designing and implementing data governance frameworks, processes, policies and procedures related to data governance, data security and data lifecycle. 
 
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Collaborate with clients, business, technology teams to understand their data management and governance needs and translate them into technical solutions and project objectives.</li><li>
Collaborate with clients and within Datamatics Technologies to align their business and technology priorities
</li><li>Interaction with senior management at a client and Datamatics Technologies to steer recommendations and obtain buy-in on matters that may require alternate approach</li><li>
Lead the Data Governance project teams to implement consistent data governance standards and technology solutions across the organization/at the client.</li><li>
Assist in creating and managing an inventory of business and product datasets and their interdependencies.</li><li>
Develop and deliver training to staff on using data effectively and data governance practices, data privacy, data security; to ensure data governance policies and practices are embedded throughout the organisation</li><li>
Support business development efforts by participating in client presentations and proposal development</li><li>
Develop and enforce KPIs related to data governance and data security to accurately monitor the effectives of the data governance programme.</li><li>
Define Data Governance roles, responsibilities, accountability, and ownership and decision rights.
</li><li>Drive organizational change management and the use of data, data governance, privacy frameworks, processes realizing vision of data managed as an asset</li><li>
Strong client-facing skills and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients.</li><li>
Willingness to travel Internationally (KSA, MEA region) to client sites as needed to lead the projects/assignment.</li></ul> 
Develop planning activities, documentation and policies for:
<ul><li>Data Governance maturity assessment (define the current state, future state and target state)</li><li>
Data Governance, Data Security, Data Operations frameworks and Operating models</li><li>
Data Architecture and Data Modelling</li><li>
Data Quality, Metadata &amp; Classification</li><li>
Data Storage Forecasting
</li><li>Tools and Technology Evaluation
</li><li>Data Integration Plan and Target DI Architecture</li><li>
Master and Reference Data Management</li><li>
Data Value Realization Plan
</li><li>Data Value Realization Use Cases
</li><li>Open Data</li><li>
Data Sharing</li><li>
Data Privacy, Data Security and Data Protection</li><li>
Compliance Monitoring and Audit, Health Checks
</li><li>SLAs</li><li>
Configuration Management
</li><li>Trainings</li></ul> 

Qualifications 
Must have<ul><li>
Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, MIS, or Information Management</li><li>
Minimum of 10 years of experience in a major organization, leading the large-scale data projects and oversight experience.
</li><li>5+ years working in a Data Governance lead role.
</li><li>3+ years of experience in data quality management, metadata, cataloguing.</li><li>
4+ years in data warehousing, business intelligence, analytical solutions implementation.</li><li>
Knowledge of data governance practices, processes, methodologies, business and technology issues related to management of enterprise information assets and approaches related to data protection (e.g. DAMA)</li><li>
Demonstrates strong problem solving capabilities</li><li>
Prioritization and sense of urgency to meet commitments</li><li>
Self-starter, ability to adapt and quickly develop in-depth technical understanding of new/different applications. Understanding of Data Warehouse and Data Marts concepts, ETL best practices.</li></ul><ul><li>
Data Management/Governance Tools Knowledge: Familiarity with industry-standard data governance tools such as business glossary, metadata management, data quality, master and reference data, data catalog, ETL and business intelligence tools</li><li>
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to clients and team members to non-technical executives in both written and verbal channels</li><li>
Builds good relationships with peers, executives and other departments</li></ul> 
 Good To have:<ul><li>
Implementation experience in data governance tools solutions. e.g. Collibra, Erwin, Informatica (DQ, AXON, EDC, MDM) etc.</li></ul><ul><li>
Data privacy, data security, principles, and regulations (e.g., GDPR, ISO 270001 etc.).</li><li>
Certification in Data Governance and Data Management recognized in the industry e.g. CDMP</li><li>
Experience in implementing the NDMO Framework will be a great plus.
</li></ul>E5aGebtsWc</div>

<div>The Role: Data Governance Functional Lead/Sr. Manager 
Location: Remote (Pak) / Hybrid (Riyadh, KSA) 
Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract-to-Hire 
Experience Level: 8+ years 
 
Job Description: 
Reporting to the Director of the organization, the Data Governance Functional Lead/Sr. Manager at Datamatics Technologies will be instrumental in supporting and executing data governance initiatives across the organization. The Senior Data Governance Consultant is responsible for providing strategic and functional expertise in data management, data governance, data privacy and security to the organization/clients. This role involves working closely with clients to understand their data management needs, designing and implementing data governance frameworks, processes, policies and procedures related to data governance, data security and data lifecycle. 
 
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Collaborate with clients, business, technology teams to understand their data management and governance needs and translate them into technical solutions and project objectives.</li><li>
Collaborate with clients and within Datamatics Technologies to align their business and technology priorities
</li><li>Interaction with senior management at a client and Datamatics Technologies to steer recommendations and obtain buy-in on matters that may require alternate approach</li><li>
Lead the Data Governance project teams to implement consistent data governance standards and technology solutions across the organization/at the client.</li><li>
Assist in creating and managing an inventory of business and product datasets and their interdependencies.</li><li>
Develop and deliver training to staff on using data effectively and data governance practices, data privacy, data security; to ensure data governance policies and practices are embedded throughout the organisation</li><li>
Support business development efforts by participating in client presentations and proposal development</li><li>
Develop and enforce KPIs related to data governance and data security to accurately monitor the effectives of the data governance programme.</li><li>
Define Data Governance roles, responsibilities, accountability, and ownership and decision rights.
</li><li>Drive organizational change management and the use of data, data governance, privacy frameworks, processes realizing vision of data managed as an asset</li><li>
Strong client-facing skills and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients.</li><li>
Willingness to travel Internationally (KSA, MEA region) to client sites as needed to lead the projects/assignment.</li></ul> 
Develop planning activities, documentation and policies for:
<ul><li>Data Governance maturity assessment (define the current state, future state and target state)</li><li>
Data Governance, Data Security, Data Operations frameworks and Operating models</li><li>
Data Architecture and Data Modelling</li><li>
Data Quality, Metadata &amp; Classification</li><li>
Data Storage Forecasting
</li><li>Tools and Technology Evaluation
</li><li>Data Integration Plan and Target DI Architecture</li><li>
Master and Reference Data Management</li><li>
Data Value Realization Plan
</li><li>Data Value Realization Use Cases
</li><li>Open Data</li><li>
Data Sharing</li><li>
Data Privacy, Data Security and Data Protection</li><li>
Compliance Monitoring and Audit, Health Checks
</li><li>SLAs</li><li>
Configuration Management
</li><li>Trainings</li></ul> 

Qualifications 
Must have<ul><li>
Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, MIS, or Information Management</li><li>
Minimum of 10 years of experience in a major organization, leading the large-scale data projects and oversight experience.
</li><li>5+ years working in a Data Governance lead role.
</li><li>3+ years of experience in data quality management, metadata, cataloguing.</li><li>
4+ years in data warehousing, business intelligence, analytical solutions implementation.</li><li>
Knowledge of data governance practices, processes, methodologies, business and technology issues related to management of enterprise information assets and approaches related to data protection (e.g. DAMA)</li><li>
Demonstrates strong problem solving capabilities</li><li>
Prioritization and sense of urgency to meet commitments</li><li>
Self-starter, ability to adapt and quickly develop in-depth technical understanding of new/different applications. Understanding of Data Warehouse and Data Marts concepts, ETL best practices.</li></ul><ul><li>
Data Management/Governance Tools Knowledge: Familiarity with industry-standard data governance tools such as business glossary, metadata management, data quality, master and reference data, data catalog, ETL and business intelligence tools</li><li>
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to clients and team members to non-technical executives in both written and verbal channels</li><li>
Builds good relationships with peers, executives and other departments</li></ul> 
 Good To have:<ul><li>
Implementation experience in data governance tools solutions. e.g. Collibra, Erwin, Informatica (DQ, AXON, EDC, MDM) etc.</li></ul><ul><li>
Data privacy, data security, principles, and regulations (e.g., GDPR, ISO 270001 etc.).</li><li>
Certification in Data Governance and Data Management recognized in the industry e.g. CDMP</li><li>
Experience in implementing the NDMO Framework will be a great plus.
</li></ul>C4NtiUT1XN</div>

Basharsoft

<div>Data Privacy &amp; Compliance Consultant &ndash; PDPL, GDPR, Data Governance 
Location: Cairo , Egypt 
Reporting to: Director &ndash; Data Privacy &amp; Cyber Governance 
Company: Saudi Cybersecurity &amp; Compliance Consultancy<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Role Summary</h3>
We are seeking a Senior Data Privacy &amp; Compliance Consultant with extensive experience in Saudi PDPL, GDPR, and enterprise Data Governance engagements. The consultant will lead privacy assessments, implementation programs, data mapping exercises, DPIAs, documentation development, and compliance readiness across entities regulated by SAMA, NCA, MCIT, and other Saudi authorities.
This role requires advanced consulting skills, strong documentation abilities, and the ability to interact with senior stakeholders. The candidate will support pre-sales, negotiations, solution design, delivery execution, and post-sales advisory, with potential performance-based bonuses tied to sales contribution.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Core Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>
Lead PDPL compliance assessments across governance, operational, and technical domains.</li><li>
Conduct data mapping, maintain records of processing activities, and document end-to-end data flows.</li><li>
Execute DPIAs and privacy risk assessments.</li><li>
Develop PDPL and GDPR-compliant documentation including privacy policies, consent management processes, privacy notices, data retention schedules, and data subject rights procedures.</li><li>
Review third-party contracts, DPAs, and cross-border transfer mechanisms for compliance.</li><li>
Support implementation of privacy controls, privacy-by-design practices, and remediation plans.</li></ul>
Client-Facing &amp; Commercial Responsibilities<ul><li>
Lead privacy engagements, manage timelines, and oversee stakeholder communications.</li><li>
Conduct workshops, interviews, and governance sessions.</li><li>
Provide regulatory advisory on PDPL, GDPR, and global privacy frameworks.</li><li>
Prepare clients for audits, inspections, and regulatory submissions.</li><li>
Support pre-sales activities, proposal writing, solution design, and client demonstrations.</li><li>
Assist in identifying upsell opportunities including extended PDPL implementation, privacy GRC tooling, training sessions, and DPIA services.</li></ul>
Post-Sales &amp; Implementation<ul><li>
Guide clients in implementing PDPL controls, operationalizing compliance, and developing privacy frameworks.</li><li>
Establish and document Data Subject Rights (DSR) workflows.</li><li>
Support deployment of privacy technologies (DLP, discovery, monitoring) where needed.</li><li>
Track remediation progress, validate evidence, and prepare closure files.</li><li>
Review documentation produced by junior analysts and ensure alignment with regulatory expectations.</li><li>
Contribute to internal templates, methodology refinement, and privacy playbooks.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Key Deliverables</h3><ul><li>
Gap analyses and privacy risk reports (PDPL &amp; GDPR).</li><li>
Governance documentation including policies, SOPs, and retention schedules.</li><li>
Remediation roadmaps and data governance frameworks.</li><li>
Technical outputs such as data maps, DSR workflows, DPIA reports, and cross-border transfer assessments.</li><li>
Executive-level presentations, compliance dashboards, and maturity assessments.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Qualifications &amp; Experience</h3><ul><li>
Strong experience with Saudi PDPL (mandatory) and GDPR.</li><li>
Knowledge of data governance methodologies, DPIAs, records of processing activities, and privacy risk methodologies.</li><li>
Understanding of cybersecurity, GRC, and enterprise IT architecture.</li><li>
6&ndash;12+ years in privacy, cybersecurity, governance, or risk.</li><li>
Mandatory client-facing consulting experience.</li><li>
Preferred experience in banking, fintech, telecom, and other critical sectors.</li></ul>
Preferred Certifications:<ul><li>
CDPSE (ISACA)</li><li>
CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT</li><li>
ISO 27701 Lead Implementer / Lead Auditor</li><li>
ISO 27001 LI/LA (advantage)</li><li>
Privacy engineering or DPO certifications (preferred)</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Skills &amp; Competencies</h3><ul><li>
Strong regulatory knowledge of PDPL and GDPR.</li><li>
Excellent analytical skills for interpreting privacy risks and regulatory gaps.</li><li>
High-level documentation and executive communication skills.</li><li>
Ability to engage with C-level executives and legal teams.</li><li>
Structured, professional, and client-oriented consulting mindset.</li><li>
Ability to support solution selling and negotiations.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Engagement Model &amp; Expectations</h3><ul><li>
Lead multiple privacy and governance engagements concurrently.</li><li>
Maintain quality standards aligned with global consulting firms.</li><li>
Support both sales and delivery streams.</li><li>
Serve as a trusted advisor to client-side legal, risk, compliance, and cybersecurity teams.</li><li>
Operate independently in a fully remote environment with high discipline.</li></ul></div>

Data Privacy & Compliance Consultant – PDPL, GDPR, Data Governance

Envision Employment Solutions

Envision Employment Solutions is currently looking for a Senior Strategy & Data Consultant for one of our partners, a global leader in the IT Services and IT Consulting.
 
Job Summary: 
We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Consultant to join our Data Strategy and Consulting team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data strategy, data governance, and analytics, with the ability to drive data-driven decision-making processes within organizations. This role involves leading complex projects, working closely with clients to develop and implement data strategies, an
 
Responsibilities:Data Strategy Development: 
<ul>
<li>Lead the design and implementation of comprehensive data strategies that align with clients' business objectives.</li>
<li>Conduct assessments of current data capabilities and provide actionable insights to enhance data-driven decision-making.</li>
<li>Develop roadmaps for data management, analytics, and governance initiatives.</li>
</ul>
Data Governance: 
<ul>
<li>Establish and implement data governance frameworks to ensure data quality, integrity, and security.</li>
<li>Define and enforce data standards, policies, and procedures across the organization.</li>
<li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with data regulations and industry standards.</li>
</ul>
Client Consulting: 
<ul>
<li>Work closely with clients to understand their data challenges and provide tailored consulting solutions.</li>
<li>Conduct workshops, training sessions, and presentations to educate clients on data governance best practices.</li>
<li>Lead client engagements, manage stakeholder expectations, and deliver high-quality consulting services.</li>
</ul>
Project Management: 
<ul>
<li>Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.</li>
<li>Lead and coordinate with internal teams to ensure project deliverables.</li>
<li>Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies as needed.</li>
</ul>
Thought Leadership: 
<ul>
<li>Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, upcoming regional and global data regulations, and best practices in data management and governance.</li>
<li>Lead and mentor team of consultants and analysts and effectively enable them to grow.</li>
</ul>
Requirements: 
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or any data related field.</li>
<li>Minimum of 7 years of experience in data management, data governance, or related roles.</li>
<li>Proven track record of successfully leading data strategy and governance projects for large organizations.</li>
<li>Comprehensive knowledge of DAMA or NDMO.</li>
<li>Experience in consulting and client management is highly desirable.</li>
<li>Being an ARABIC speaker is a must.</li>
</ul>
Skills: 
<ul>
<li>Strong understanding of data governance principles, frameworks, and tools.</li>
<li>Proficiency in data management and analytics platforms (e.g., SQL, Python, Tableau, Power BI).</li>
<li>Excellent bilingual verbal/written communication skills (Arabic and English).</li>
<li>Exceptional presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications: 
<ul>
<li>Certifications in data governance (e.g., DAMA, CIMP).</li>
<li>Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and big data technologies.</li>
<li>Familiarity with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, KSA Personal Data Protection Law) and their impact on data governance.</li>
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