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data governance lead

Decillion Digital Pvt Ltd

<p><b>Role Overview</b></p><p>The Program Manager will lead the <b>planning, execution, and successful delivery of data engineering and data governance initiatives</b>. This role requires strategic leadership, strong stakeholder engagement, and deep expertise in data management frameworks to ensure compliance, quality, and operational excellence.</p><p><b>Key ResponsibilitiesProgram Leadership</b></p><ul><li>Develop and execute a comprehensive <b>Data Governance strategy</b> aligned with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Act as a liaison between senior leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to ensure program alignment and success.</li><li>Drive organizational change to establish a culture of <b>data governance and stewardship</b>.</li><li>Perform cost-benefit analysis and justify investments in data governance initiatives.</li><li>Identify and report program risks proactively and implement mitigation strategies.</li></ul><p><b>Project Planning &amp; Management</b></p><ul><li>Define project scope, objectives, timelines, budgets, resources, and risks.</li><li>Plan, schedule, and track project activities, ensuring timely delivery.</li><li>Prioritize work and allocate resources effectively.</li><li>Monitor progress and provide regular status reports to stakeholders.</li></ul><p><b>Governance Framework Implementation</b></p><ul><li>Establish and manage a robust <b>Data Governance framework</b>, including policies, standards, roles, and responsibilities.</li><li>Implement tools for <b>data cataloging, metadata management, and data lineage</b> to enhance visibility and accessibility.</li><li>Oversee workflows and processes to ensure compliance with governance policies.</li></ul><p><b>Stakeholder Engagement</b></p><ul><li>Report program status, risks, and outcomes to <b>CXO-level executives</b>.</li><li>Collaborate with business units, IT teams, and compliance officers to resolve data-related challenges.</li><li>Facilitate <b>Data Governance Council meetings</b> and ensure effective decision-making.</li><li>Serve as the primary contact for internal and external auditors on governance-related queries.</li></ul><p><b>Compliance &amp; Risk Management</b></p><ul><li>Ensure adherence to industry regulations and banking-specific compliance requirements (GDPR, CCPA, BCBS 239, AML/KYC).</li><li>Identify and mitigate risks related to data usage, sharing, and security.</li></ul><p><b>Monitoring &amp; Reporting</b></p><ul><li>Define KPIs and metrics to measure program effectiveness.</li><li>Provide regular updates and audit reports to executive leadership.</li></ul><p><b>Team Leadership &amp; Mentorship</b></p><ul><li>Lead cross-functional teams including data stewards, analysts, and governance professionals.</li><li>Provide training and mentoring to promote awareness of data governance practices.</li></ul><p><b>Technical Expertise</b></p><ul><li>Strong understanding of <b>data engineering principles</b>: pipelines, storage solutions, data quality, and security.</li><li>Familiarity with tools and technologies: <b>ETL/ELT tools, Informatica IDMC, MDM, Collibra, data warehousing, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)</b>.</li><li>Knowledge of data governance frameworks and best practices.</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Data Management, or Business Administration; MBA preferred.</li><li><b>16+ years of program management experience</b>, with at least <b>6+ years in data governance or MDM</b> within banking/financial services.</li><li>Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks and tools (Collibra, Informatica, Alation).</li><li>Proven track record of managing large, complex programs with cross-functional teams.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Certifications in <b>PMP, PRINCE2</b>, or data governance (DGSP, CDMP) are a plus.</li></ul><p><b>Key Competencies</b></p><ul><li>Strategic thinking and problem-solving.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.</li><li>Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Proficiency in program management tools and methodologies.</li><li>Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities.</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p>

Program Manager – MDM & DG

Al-Futtaim

<div><p><b>Job Requisition ID: </b>168505</p>
<p>
Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United A&rdquo;rab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group&rsquo;s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.</p>
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By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.</p><p></p><p><br>
<b>
Overview Of The Role:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>The Data Governance Manager plays a critical role in defining, implementing, and operationalizing data management capabilities across the enterprise. This position is responsible for establishing governance frameworks, ensuring adherence to data standards, and driving continuous improvement in data quality and stewardship. Operating within the Al-Futtaim Global Technology &amp; Digital Platform (GTDP) function, the role requires close collaboration with various internal stakeholders to ensure data is well-managed, protected, and optimized for business value.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
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What You Will Do:</b></p><br>
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Strategy and Framework Development</b></h4>
<ul><li>Support the execution of the enterprise Data Management Strategy and contribute to its continuous evolution.</li>
<li>Develop and enhance Data Governance frameworks, policies, standards, and data ownership models.</li>
<li>Implement and manage the Data Stewardship model, ensuring clear roles and accountability across Line of Business (LoB) and IT functions.</li>
<li>Facilitate Data Governance forums, working groups, and steering committees with the Data Owners across the Line of Business (LoB).</li></ul><br>
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<h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Collaboration and Partnership</b></h4>
<ul><li>Collaborate and support IT Business Partner Organization and LoBs to implement Data Quality Management processes.</li>
<li>Partner with Data Engineering &amp; Operations to embed data quality controls into data pipelines and platforms.</li>
<li>Collaborate with technical teams to ensure MDM solutions align with business requirements and governance standards.</li>
<li>Partner with IT Business Partners to align data governance priorities with program and project pipelines.</li>
<li>Coordinate with the Data Privacy &amp; Protection Office and Information Security Compliance to ensure alignment with regulatory and security controls.</li></ul><br>
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Governance and Compliance</b></h4>
<ul><li>Ensure that architecture decisions align with data governance requirements.</li>
<li>Maintain and operationalize the data catalog, business glossary, data dictionary, and metadata management practices.</li>
<li>Oversee day-to-day governance processes including Data Classification tagging, change management, compliance checks, and governance reporting.</li>
<li>Monitor adherence to data policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.</li>
<li>Serve as a governance advocate and change agent across the organization.</li></ul><p><br>
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<b>Required Skills To Be Successful:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.</li>
<li>Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.</li>
<li>Ability to influence and drive changes across business and IT organizations.</li>
<li>Proven ability to manage cross-functional governance processes.</li></ul><br>
<p><br>
<b>What Qualifies You For The Role:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Data Management, or related discipline.</li>
<li>10+ years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, or related data roles within IT.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of data management domains including Data Strategy, Data Governance &amp; Stewardship, Data Quality, Master Data Management (MDM), Metadata Management, and Data Modeling &amp; Architecture.</li>
<li>Experience working with Data Governance &amp; Data Cataloguing tools (e.g., Oval Edge, Collibra, Informatica, Alation, Talend, IBM Infosphere, or similar).</li>
<li>Experience working with Data Quality Platforms (e.g. SAP, Informatica, Ataccama, Syniti or similar).</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
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Before you click &ldquo;apply&rdquo;: Please read the job description carefully to ensure you can confidently demonstrate why this opportunity is right for you and take the time to put together a well-crafted and personalised CV to further boost your visibility. Our global Talent Acquisition team members are all assigned to specific businesses to ensure that we make the best matches between talent and opportunities. We not only consider the requisite compatibility of skills and behaviours, but also how candidates align with our Values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence.</p>
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As part of our candidate experience promise, we also want to make ourselves available to you throughout the application process. We make every effort to review and respond to every application.<br>
Additional Internal Information:</p><div><br>
<ul><li>Reports to: Data Governance Lead</li><li>Band: H</li></ul></div>
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Note:-</b></p>
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You must have been an Al-Futtaim employee for at least 18 months in order to be considered.<br>
You must inform your HRBP in confidence of your application.<br>
Please note that this vacancy may be advertised externally in the next week so apply without delay.</p></div><p></p>

Data Governance Manager

Decillion Digital

<p><b>Location: </b>Dubai, United Arab Emirates<br/><b>Planning, execution, and successful delivery of data engineering projects</b></p><ul><li><b>Project initiation and planning:</b> Define project scope, objectives, timelines, budget, resources, and risks.</li><li><b>Resource management:</b> Allocate, manage, and track the performance of the data engineering team.</li><li><b>Communication and collaboration:</b> Facilitate communication between stakeholders, including data engineers, data scientists, business analysts, and executives.</li><li><b>Risk management:</b> Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks proactively.</li><li><b>Issue resolution:</b> Address project challenges and issues promptly and effectively.</li><li><b>Monitoring and reporting:</b> Track project progress, measure performance against targets, and report findings to stakeholders regularly.</li></ul><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b>:</p><ul><li><b>Program Leadership</b>:</li><li>Develop and execute a comprehensive Data Governance strategy aligned with the organization&rsquo;s objectives and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Act as a liaison between senior leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to ensure program alignment and success.</li><li>Drive organizational change to establish a culture of data governance and stewardship.</li><li>Great focus on program risk identification and timely reporting and devising action to address it.</li><li>Cost benefit analysis and justification to investments.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Planning and project management</b>:</li><li>Project planning, scheduling &amp; tracking</li><li>Work prioritization and resource planning</li><li>Risk identification and reporting</li><li>Team planning and management</li><li>Status reporting</li><li><b>Governance Framework Implementation</b>:</li><li>Establish and manage a robust Data Governance framework, including policies, standards, roles, and responsibilities.</li><li>Implement data cataloging, metadata management, and data lineage tools to enhance data visibility and accessibility.</li><li>Oversee the creation of workflows and processes to ensure adherence to governance policies.</li><li><b>Stakeholder Engagement</b>:</li><li>Reports to CXO level executives with program status update, risk management and outcomes.</li><li>Collaborate with business units, IT teams, and compliance officers to identify governance priorities and resolve data-related challenges.</li><li>Facilitate the Data Governance Council meetings and ensure effective decision-making.</li><li>Serve as a point of contact for internal and external auditors regarding data governance-related queries.</li><li><b>Compliance and Risk Management</b>:</li><li>Ensure adherence to industry regulations and banking-specific compliance requirements.</li><li>Identify and mitigate risks related to data usage, sharing, and security.</li><li><b>Monitoring and Reporting</b>:</li><li>Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness of the Data Governance Program.</li><li><b>Provide regular updates to CXO level executive leadership on program status, risks, and outcomes.</b></li><li>Prepare and present audit and compliance reports as required.</li><li><b>Team Leadership and Mentorship</b>:</li><li>Lead cross-functional teams, including data stewards, analysts, and governance professionals.</li><li>Provide training and mentoring to promote awareness and understanding of data governance practices.</li></ul><p><b>Technical Expertise:</b></p><ul><li><b>Understanding data engineering principles and practices:</b> Good understanding of data pipelines, data storage solutions, data quality concepts, and data security is crucial.</li><li><b>Familiarity with data engineering tools and technologies:</b> This may include knowledge of ETL/ELT tools, Informatica IDMC, MDM, data warehousing solutions, Collabra data quality, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and data governance frameworks</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in computer science, Data Management, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or equivalent experience preferred.</li><li>16+ years of experience in program management, with at least 6+ years focused on data governance or data management with MDM in the banking or financial services sector.</li><li>Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks, principles, and tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation).</li><li>Experience with regulatory compliance requirements for the banking industry, such as GDPR, CCPA, BCBS 239, and AML/KYC regulations.</li><li>Proven track record of successfully managing large, complex programs with cross-functional teams.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align diverse groups.</li><li>Familiarity with data analytics, data quality management, and enterprise architecture concepts.</li><li>Certification in program or project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) or data governance (e.g., DGSP, CDMP) is a plus.</li></ul><p><b>Key Competencies:</b></p><ul><li>Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.</li><li>Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Proficiency in program management tools and methodologies.</li><li>Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities.</li></ul><p>Job Type: Permanent</p>

Schneider Electric

<div>Job Description:
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We are looking for Data Risk Lead to ensure data security, privacy, and regulatory compliance by implementing governance structures, leading risk mitigation strategies, managing incidents, and operationalizing data risk frameworks across the data lifecycle. This role acts as a key liaison between local business units, the Data Risk &amp; Security team, and regulatory authorities, fostering a strong culture of data protection and risk awareness.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Key Responsibilities:</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Strategy &amp; Governance</b></div><ul><li>
Contextualize and operationalize the global Data Risk strategy within the local/regional context.</li><li>
Govern the Data Risk framework across the data lifecycle, ensuring alignment with Schneider Electric policies and regulatory requirements.</li><li>
Establish data privacy governance structures (e.g., steering committees, reporting mechanisms).</li><li>
Build and execute a Data Risk Assurance Action Plan using global frameworks and tools.</li><li>
Report compliance progress using KPIs, KRIs, maturity matrices, and other indicators to executives.</li></ul><div><b>
Legal Compliance &amp; Advisory</b></div><ul><li>
Ensure compliance with national data privacy laws and internal policies.</li><li>
Advise stakeholders (Data Office, Country President, employees) on data protection obligations.</li><li>
Provide guidance on personal data protection strategies and responsibilities.</li><li>
Ensure privacy clauses are included in supplier contracts.</li><li>
Drive certification of all digital assets within the instance.</li></ul><div><b>
Regulatory &amp; Stakeholder Liaison</b></div><ul><li>
Act as the primary contact for local data protection authorities, supported by Legal and Group DPO.</li><li>
Serve as a point of contact for data subjects (employees, customers) regarding privacy queries and claims.</li></ul><div><b>
Risk Management &amp; Compliance</b></div><ul><li>
Anticipate, identify, prioritize, and mitigate data risks.</li><li>
Design and implement data risk policies and mitigation frameworks.</li><li>
Ensure compliance with data controls and regulatory requirements.</li><li>
Lead data incident analysis and mitigation.</li><li>
Liaise with the Data Risk &amp; Security team on assurance and risk management.</li></ul><div><b>
Incident Management</b></div><ul><li>
Support investigation and assessment of personal data incidents.</li><li>
Recommend and assist in preparing notifications to authorities, data subjects, or customers when required.</li></ul><div><b>
Program &amp; Process Oversight</b></div><ul><li>
Monitor overall progress of data risk initiatives.</li><li>
Program manage risk mitigation and control implementation within the Data Office.</li><li>
Ensure data-related processes, systems, and assets are secure and protected from threats.</li><li>
Develop and maintain a data processing register.</li></ul><div><b>
Training &amp; Awareness</b></div><ul><li>
Implement training programs to promote data risk awareness and compliance.</li><li>
Promote a data protection culture through communication and engagement.</li><li>
Act as an ambassador for Schneider Electric&rsquo;s data protection policies and procedures.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<div><b>
Required Competencies</b></div><br>
<div></div><ul><li>
Strong knowledge of data privacy regulations and risk management frameworks.</li><li>
Expertise in data governance, security controls, and compliance processes.</li><li>
Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage complex programs.</li><li>
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>
Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.</li><li>
Familiarity with regulatory liaison and incident management processes.</li><li>
Willingness to develop own competencies and ability to adapt to a rapidly changing position.</li></ul><div><b>
Key Interactions</b></div><div></div><ul><li><b><br>
Internal:</b> Data Office, Country President, Legal, IT Security, Business Functions.</li><li><b>
External:</b> Data Protection Authorities, Regulatory Bodies, External Auditors.</li></ul><div><b>
Qualifications</b></div><br>
<div></div><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law, IT Security, Data Management, or related field.</li><li>
Professional certifications in data privacy or security (e.g., CIPP, CIPM, ISO 27001) preferred.</li><li>
Proven experience in data risk management, compliance, and governance.</li></ul>
About Our Company:<div></div><p><b><br>
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?</b></p><p>
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values &ndash; Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork &ndash; starts with us.</p><p>
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.</p><p>
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.</p><p>
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric &ndash; apply today!</p><p>
&euro;36 billion global revenue<br>
+13% organic growth<br>
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries<br>
#1 on the Global 100 World&rsquo;s most sustainable corporations</p><div></div><div><br>
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.</div><div></div><div><i><br>
Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and &lsquo;inclusion&rsquo; is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.</i></div><div><br>
</div><div><i>At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter </i><i>here</i><br>
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Data Risk Lead

DUBAI PROPERTIES GROUP LLC

<p><strong>Governance & Framework Application in Foundry Platform</strong></p><p>Act as the embedded data protection lead for the Foundry platform programme, ensuring all use cases are designed and implemented in full alignment with the DH Data Protection Framework, applicable laws, and privacy by design principles.</p><ul><li>Apply the Group’s data protection framework to projects in scope, ensuring policies, procedures, and templates are clearly understood and adopted by relevant teams.</li><li>Support business owners in complying with all required processes and artefacts (e.g., DPIAs, TIAs, ROPAs, LIAs, data maps) relevant to their use cases.</li><li>Oversee the data ingestion process to verify all controls are in place before data is introduced into the platform, mitigating risks early.</li><li>Ensure that evolving regulatory requirements—including emerging AI regulations such as the EU AI Act—are reflected in project documentation, controls, and workflows.</li><li>Promote consistent and practical application of the framework by providing guidance and clarity on how requirements apply specifically to the Foundry platform.</li></ul><p><strong>Compliance & Risk Management: Privacy by Design and AI</strong></p><p>Embed privacy by design and data protection principles at the earliest stages of project design and development.</p><ul><li>Advise on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and AI Impact Assessments for relevant use cases.</li><li>Identify use cases that may trigger obligations under the EU AI Act or other applicable AI regulations, escalating them for further review as appropriate.</li><li>Ensure project documentation clearly captures decision rationales, risk mitigations, and alignment with privacy by design/default policies.</li><li>Drive awareness and understanding during sign-off processes to ensure stakeholders fully appreciate the data protection implications of their projects.</li></ul><p><strong>Compliance & Risk Management – Use Case Oversight</strong></p><p>Provide proactive oversight of all Foundry use cases to ensure they are compliant, risk-assessed, and well-documented prior to go-live.</p><ul><li>Work closely with business owners to identify data protection risks early, including those arising from AI capabilities and cross-border data flows.</li><li>Ensure that use cases are supported by appropriate risk assessments, privacy notices, and legal bases, with clear records of approval and stakeholder engagement.</li><li>Collaborate with Legal to address complex or emerging regulatory issues.</li><li>Maintain oversight of processing activities to ensure Records of Processing Activities (ROPAs) for Foundry are accurate, comprehensive, and regularly updated.</li><li>For use cases that present data protection risks which are non-compliant but commercially compelling, lead the preparation of detailed risk assessments outlining likelihood, impact, and residual risk. This assessment is communicated to the DPO to support executive-level decision-making regarding risk acceptance.</li></ul><p><strong>Data Subject Rights & Incident Management Support</strong></p><p>Oversee and support the handling of data subject requests and incident response within the Foundry environment.</p><ul><li>Ensure requests are identified, tracked, and fulfilled within statutory timeframes.</li><li>Collaborate with technical teams to enable accurate extraction, correction, or deletion of data from the platform.</li><li>Support investigations of data incidents and embed lessons learned into ongoing processes to prevent recurrence.</li></ul><p><strong>Assurance & Continuous Improvement</strong></p><p>Provide independent assurance to the DPO that Foundry use cases remain compliant and risks are effectively managed.</p><ul><li>Conduct targeted assurance reviews of high-risk or AI-related use cases.</li><li>Work with stakeholders to close gaps and drive continuous improvement.</li><li>Maintain an up-to-date risk register for Foundry processing activities, ensuring clear accountability and timelines for mitigation.</li></ul><p><strong>Engagement & Awareness</strong></p><p>Lead efforts to build privacy capability and embed a privacy-conscious culture within Foundry teams.</p><ul><li>Deliver targeted training and practical workshops tailored for business owners, developers, and analysts involved with the platform.</li><li>Develop role-specific guides and quick-reference materials to help teams navigate complex data protection and AI requirements.</li><li>Serve as a trusted point of contact for data protection queries, ensuring timely escalation and resolution of issues.</li></ul>

Associate Director Data Protection

Gulbahar Tobacco International FZE

<div><div><b>Job Role Executive Summary:</b></div><div>
The Corporate Governance Manager is the principal leader and owner of the corporate governance function, responsible for designing, directing, and managing the full governance framework of the company.</div><div>
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The role ensures transparency, accountability, regulatory compliance, and ethical standards across the organization.</div><div>
This senior position builds the governance structure from the ground up, leads board governance activities, manages policies, supervises compliance and regulatory affairs, and drives enterprise-wide risk management and internal controls.</div><div>
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The role serves as the central governance authority within the company.</div><div><b>
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To establish, lead, and oversee the corporate governance framework, ensuring legal compliance, governance excellence, and alignment with the company&rsquo;s strategic objectives.<br>
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<b>Key Responsibilities:</b></div><div><b>
A. Governance Framework Leadership:</b></div><ul><li>
Architect and implement the full corporate governance framework from zero.</li><li>
Develop governance structures, reporting lines, and decision-making protocols.</li><li>
Define long-term governance strategy aligned with corporate objectives.</li><li>
Lead development of governance manuals, charters, policies, and SOPs.</li><li>
Ensure consistent governance adoption across all departments.</li></ul><div><b>
B. Board &amp; Executive Committee Governance:</b></div><ul><li>
Act as Board Governance Lead and primary coordinator for all board-related matters.</li><li>
Prepare board agendas, packs, minutes, action trackers, and resolutions.</li><li>
Ensure confidentiality, accuracy, and legal compliance in board documentation.</li><li>
Serve as liaison between shareholders, CEO, regulators, and external advisors.</li></ul><div><b>
C. Regulatory &amp; Legal Compliance Leadership:</b></div><ul><li>
Ensure the company&rsquo;s full compliance with:<ul><li>
 Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021 &ndash; Commercial Companies Law (CCL)</li><li>
 Federal Decree-Law No. 26 of 2020 &ndash; Amendments to the Commercial Companies Law</li><li>
 Federal Law No. 6 of 2014 &ndash; UAE Corporate Governance Code (SCA Governance Guide)</li><li>
 Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 &ndash; UAE Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL)</li><li>
 Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2018 &ndash; Anti-Money Laundering &amp; Counter-Terrorism Financing Law</li><li>
 Cabinet Decision No. 58 of 2020 &ndash; Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) Regulations</li><li>
 Cabinet Decision No. 57 of 2020 &ndash; Economic Substance Regulations (ESR)</li><li>
 Federal Law No. 4 of 2012 &ndash; UAE Competition Law</li><li>
 SCA Corporate Governance Regulations for Public &amp; Private Companies</li><li>
 Develop annual compliance plans and monitoring systems.</li></ul></li></ul><div><b>
D. Policy Development, Control &amp; Enforcement:</b></div><ul><li>
Lead company-wide policy creation, alignment, and enforcement.</li><li>
Manage policy lifecycle (drafting  approval  training  compliance).</li><li>
Own the following governance-critical policies:</li><li>
Code of Conduct</li><li>
Anti-Bribery &amp; Anti-Corruption</li><li>
Conflict of Interest</li><li>
Whistleblowing</li><li>
Data Privacy &amp; Cybersecurity</li><li>
Procurement &amp; Tendering</li><li>
Contract and Document Control</li><li>
Ensure policies are implemented, communicated, and adhered to.</li></ul><div><b>
E. Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Leadership:</b></div><ul><li>
Lead the ERM program for the company.</li><li>
Develop and maintain the corporate risk register.</li><li>
Conduct risk assessments and define mitigation plans.</li><li>
Ensure internal controls are applied consistently across all departments.</li></ul><div><b>
F. Internal Audit Coordination &amp; Assurance:</b></div><ul><li>
Work closely with internal and external auditors.</li><li>
Oversee planning, coordination, and follow-up of audit activities.</li><li>
Ensure timely closure of audit findings and implementation of corrective actions.</li><li>
Support continuous improvement of internal control systems.</li></ul><div><b>
G. Governance Culture, Awareness &amp; Training:</b></div><ul><li>
Lead the governance culture change program.</li><li>
Train all staff and department heads on governance, ethics, DOA, and compliance requirements.</li><li>
Reinforce company-wide behaviours related to transparency, accountability, and integrity.</li></ul><div><b>
H. Reporting &amp; Executive Dashboards:</b></div><ul><li>
Provide the CEO and Board with regular governance, risk, and compliance reports.</li><li>
Prepare dashboards, KPIs, and insights.</li><li>
Escalate any critical compliance breaches immediately.</li></ul><div><b>
I. Business Continuity &amp; Crisis Governance:</b></div><ul><li>
Support development and governance review of Business Continuity Plans (BCP).</li><li>
Define governance roles during crisis or emergency situations.</li><li>
Ensure decision-making during crises follows legal and governance requirements</li></ul><div><b>
J. Subsidiary &amp; Group Governance Oversight:</b></div><ul><li>
Maintain governance alignment across subsidiaries or affiliate companies.</li><li>
Standardize governance frameworks across all group entities.</li><li>
Monitor compliance status, filings, policies, and board documentation for each entity.</li></ul><div><b>
K. Governance Technology &amp; System Implementation:</b></div><ul><li>
Implement digital governance tools (board portals, policy platforms, risk systems).</li><li>
Automate approval workflows, document controls, and audit trails.</li><li>
Ensure proper access control, versioning, and cybersecurity governance.</li></ul><div><b>
L. Governance Review for Departments (Compliance Checks):</b></div><ul><li>
Conduct periodic governance compliance reviews for each department.</li><li>
Assess internal controls, documentation quality, and decision-making transparency.</li><li>
Provide recommendations and monitor implementation.</li></ul><div><b>
M. Corporate Governance Reporting to Regulators:</b></div><ul><li>
Prepare periodic governance submissions as required by free zones or regulators.</li><li>
Coordinate UBO updates, ESR filings, and governance declarations.</li><li>
Ensure full documentation for compliance audits and regulatory inspections.</li></ul><div><b>
N. Delegation of Authority (DOA) Governance:</b></div><ul><li>
Develop, update, and enforce the Delegation of Authority framework.</li><li>
Ensure all financial, contractual, and operational decisions follow DOA.</li><li>
Investigate any DOA breaches and escalate to CEO/Board.</li><li>
Align DOA with organizational changes and governance updates.</li></ul><div>
<br>
<b>Key Accountabilities:</b></div><ul><li>
Governance Leadership Fully built governance framework (policies, structures, reporting, controls).</li><li>
Board Governance Accurate, timely, and high-quality board documents and resolutions.</li><li>
Compliance Management Zero penalties, zero missed filings, zero regulatory breaches.</li><li>
Policy Governance 100% of required policies created, updated, and enforced.</li><li>
Risk Management Updated risk register and mitigation implementation across all departments.</li><li>
Internal Controls DOA applied company-wide and monitored.</li><li>
Audit 100% of audit findings closed within deadlines.</li><li>
Culture Governance and compliance training delivered across the company.</li><li>
Authorized to advise the CEO/Board on governance and compliance matters.</li><li>
Authorized to halt activities that violate DOA, policies, or legal requirements.</li><li>
Authorized to request information across all departments for governance compliance.</li></ul><div><br>
<b>
Qualifications &amp; Experience:</b></div><div><b>
Education:</b></div><ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Governance, Finance, or related field.</li><li>
Master&rsquo;s or professional certification (ICSA, GRC, ICA) is a strong advantage.</li><li>
Professional Certifications equivalent governance/compliance certifications.</li></ul><div><b>
Experience:</b></div><ul><li>
10&ndash;12+ years in governance, compliance, legal, or board secretariat.</li><li>
Proven ability to lead governance initiatives independently.</li><li>
Experience in UAE free zones is a strong asset.</li></ul><div><b>
Technical Expertise:</b></div><ul><li>
Corporate &amp; commercial law</li><li>
UAE free zone regulations</li><li>
Risk management &amp; internal controls</li><li>
AML/CFT frameworks</li><li>
Board governance protocols</li><li>
Documentation &amp; policy management</li><li>
Compliance and audit cycles</li></ul><div><b>
Languages:</b></div><ul><li>
Fluency in English (mandatory)</li><li>
Arabic proficiency (highly preferred &ndash; due to UAE regulatory environment)</li></ul><div>
</div><div><b>
Driving License:</b></div><div>
Valid UAE Driving License<br>
<br>
<b>Mobility &amp; Travel Availability:</b></div><div>
Willingness to travel within UAE for board meetings, regulatory visits, and compliance inspections<br>
<br>
<b>Competencies &amp; Skills:</b></div><div><b>
Leadership &amp; Influence:</b></div><ul><li>
Strong governance leadership presence</li><li>
High credibility and trust with senior management</li><li>
Ability to influence cross-functional teams</li></ul><div><b>
Governance Expertise:</b></div><ul><li>
Advanced policy development</li><li>
Strong risk &amp; compliance knowledge</li><li>
Board &amp; committee governance mastery</li></ul><div><b>
Behavioral:</b></div><ul><li>
High integrity &amp; strong ethics</li><li>
Absolute confidentiality</li><li>
Analytical and detail-oriented</li><li>
Excellent communication &amp; documentation skills</li><li>
Professional judgment under pressure</li></ul><div><b>
Skillset:</b></div><ul><li>
Governance &amp; Regulatory Expertise</li><li>
Strategic &amp; Analytical Skills</li><li>
Policy Development &amp; Documentation Control</li><li>
Risk, Audit &amp; Internal Control Skills</li><li>
Communication, Leadership &amp; Influence</li><li>
Confidentiality, Integrity &amp; Ethics</li><li>
Stakeholder &amp; Regulatory Engagement</li><li>
Governance Technology &amp; Digital Systems Proficiency</li><li>
Board &amp; Committee Governance Skills</li><li>
Decision-Making &amp; Problem-Solving Abilities</li></ul></div>

Corporate Governance Manager

NorthBay Solutions

<div><p><b>Job Title:</b> Senior Data Architect &ndash; AWS<br>
<b>Location:</b> Dubai, UAE (Onsite)<br>
<b>Experience Required:</b> 12+ Years<br>
<b>Employment Type:</b> Full-Time<br>
<b>Work Mode:</b> Onsite</p><p></p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Job Summary</b></h3><p>
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Data Architect with 12+ years of experience to design, build, and govern enterprise-scale AWS data platforms. The role is fully onsite in Dubai and requires strong hands-on architectural expertise across AWS data services, batch processing frameworks, orchestration, and data governance. The ideal candidate will lead data architecture strategy, mentor engineering teams, and ensure scalable, secure, and high-performing data solutions.</p><p></p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Key Responsibilities</b></h3><ul><li><p>
Design and own end-to-end AWS data architecture for enterprise platforms</p></li><li><p>
Define data architecture standards, best practices, and reference models</p></li><li><p>
Architect batch and event-driven data pipelines using AWS native services</p></li><li><p>
Lead data ingestion, transformation, and orchestration workflows</p></li><li><p>
Design and implement solutions using AWS Glue, EMR, Lambda, and MWAA (Airflow)</p></li><li><p>
Architect data lakes and data warehouses using Amazon S3 and Amazon Redshift</p></li><li><p>
Design NoSQL data solutions using Amazon DynamoDB</p></li><li><p>
Implement data governance, metadata management, and access control using AWS DataZone</p></li><li><p>
Ensure monitoring, logging, and observability using Amazon CloudWatch</p></li><li><p>
Partner with engineering, analytics, and business teams to translate requirements into scalable data solutions</p></li><li><p>
Lead cloud migration and data modernization initiatives</p></li><li><p>
Ensure security, compliance, performance optimization, and cost efficiency</p></li><li><p>
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and architecture reviews</p></li></ul><p></p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Required Skills and Technologies</b></h3><ul><li><p>
AWS Glue (ETL, Data Catalog)</p></li><li><p>
Amazon EMR (Batch Processing)</p></li><li><p>
AWS Lambda (Serverless Data Processing)</p></li><li><p>
Amazon MWAA (Apache Airflow)</p></li><li><p>
Amazon EC2</p></li><li><p>
Amazon CloudWatch</p></li><li><p>
Amazon Redshift</p></li><li><p>
Amazon DynamoDB</p></li><li><p>
AWS DataZone</p></li><li><p>
Amazon S3 (Data Lakes)</p></li><li><p>
SQL (Advanced)</p></li><li><p>
Data Modeling (Dimensional, Relational, Lakehouse)</p></li><li><p>
AWS IAM, Security, Encryption, Networking</p></li><li><p>
Distributed Data Processing</p></li></ul><p></p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Experience and Qualifications</b></h3><ul><li><p>
12+ years of experience in Data Engineering and Data Architecture</p></li><li><p>
Proven experience working as a Data Architect on large-scale AWS platforms</p></li><li><p>
Strong experience designing enterprise data lakes and data warehouses</p></li><li><p>
Hands-on experience with batch data processing and orchestration frameworks</p></li><li><p>
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills</p></li><li><p>
Ability to work onsite in Dubai, UAE</p></li></ul><p></p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Preferred Qualifications</b></h3><ul><li><p>
AWS Certified Solutions Architect &ndash; Professional</p></li><li><p>
AWS Certified Data Analytics &ndash; Specialty</p></li><li><p>
Experience with enterprise data governance frameworks</p></li></ul><p>
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