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<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Title: Data Governance Specialist (NDMO / PDPL)</b></h2><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Experience Required:</b><b> 8&ndash;10 Years </b><b>Mandatory</b></h3><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Location:</b><b> Riyadh - Onsite</b></h3><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Role Overview</b></h2><p>
We are seeking an experienced <b>Data Governance Specialist</b> with strong expertise in <b>NDMO standards and PDPL compliance</b> to drive enterprise-wide data governance initiatives. The ideal candidate will be responsible for establishing data governance frameworks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and improving data quality across the organization.</p><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Key Responsibilities</b></h2><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Data Governance &amp; Framework Implementation</b></h3><ul><li>
Design and implement enterprise data governance frameworks aligned with <b>NDMO guidelines</b></li><li>
Define data policies, standards, and procedures for data management</li><li>
Establish data ownership, stewardship, and accountability models</li><li>
Develop and maintain data governance operating models and roadmaps</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Regulatory Compliance (PDPL)</b></h3><ul><li>
Ensure organizational compliance with <b>Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL)</b></li><li>
Define and enforce data privacy, classification, and protection policies</li><li>
Work closely with legal and compliance teams to manage data risks</li><li>
Conduct audits and assessments to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Data Quality &amp; Management</b></h3><ul><li>
Define and implement data quality frameworks, metrics, and monitoring processes</li><li>
Identify data quality issues and drive remediation initiatives</li><li>
Collaborate with business and IT teams to improve data accuracy, consistency, and completeness</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Metadata &amp; Data Management</b></h3><ul><li>
Manage data cataloging, lineage, and metadata management processes</li><li>
Ensure proper documentation of data assets and flows</li><li>
Support implementation of data governance tools and platforms</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Stakeholder Collaboration</b></h3><ul><li>
Engage with business stakeholders to promote data governance best practices</li><li>
Conduct training and awareness sessions on data governance and data privacy</li><li>
Act as a bridge between business, IT, and compliance teams</li></ul><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Required Skills &amp; Qualifications</b></h2><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field</li><li><b>
8&ndash;10 years of experience</b> in Data Governance, Data Management, or related roles</li><li>
Strong knowledge of <b>NDMO data governance framework</b></li><li>
Hands-on experience with <b>PDPL compliance and data privacy regulations</b></li><li><b>
CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional)</b> certification is mandatory</li><li>
Experience with data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation, etc.)</li><li>
Strong understanding of data quality, metadata, and data lifecycle management</li></ul><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Preferred Skills</b></h2><ul><li>
Experience in large-scale enterprise or government environments</li><li>
Familiarity with data architecture and data warehousing concepts</li><li>
Knowledge of international data privacy standards (e.g., GDPR)</li><li>
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li></ul><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Key Competencies</b></h2><ul><li>
Strong attention to detail and governance mindset</li><li>
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills</li><li>
Ability to influence and drive change across organizations</li><li>
Strategic thinking with hands-on execution capability</li></ul><p>
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Data Governance Specialist (NDMO / PDPL)

Talent 360 ME

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  About Us
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 SiFi is a rapidly growing B2B Fin-Tech company transforming expense management for businesses in Saudi Arabia. As a licensed EMI from the Saudi Central Bank, we empower companies with innovative tools to simplify finance management.
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   Position Overview
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 The Data Protection &amp; Governance Specialist is responsible for establishing and managing the organization's data protection, privacy, and data governance program. The role ensures compliance with the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and National Data Management Office (NDMO) requirements.
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 The role coordinates the development of governance frameworks, policies, and operational practices that ensure personal and organizational data are managed securely, responsibly, and in accordance with regulatory expectations.
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 The position works closely with cybersecurity, legal, compliance, technology, and business teams to embed data governance and privacy practices across the organization.
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  Key Responsibilities
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  Personal Data Protection (PDPL)
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   Establish and maintain the organization's privacy governance framework
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   Develop and maintain data protection policies, procedures, and standards
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   Define data privacy-related KPIs and monitor them periodically
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   Lead and coordinate Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA / DPIA) for systems and initiatives involving personal data
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   Maintain records of personal data processing activities
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   Ensure processes exist to manage data subject rights requests (access, correction,deletion)
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   Support incident response processes related to personal data breaches
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   Provide guidance to internal teams regarding proper handling of personal data
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   Support regulatory alignment with the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL)
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  Data Governance &amp; NDMO Compliance
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   Lead the implementation of a data governance framework aligned with NDMO standards
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   Establish and maintain the organization's data classification framework
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   Define and coordinate data ownership and stewardship models across the organization
  </li>
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   Develop policies governing data lifecycle management, including retention and disposal
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   Support implementation of data quality management and metadata standards
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   Maintain data inventory and data asset management documentation
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   Coordinate NDMO compliance assessments and remediation activities
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  Governance Coordination &amp; Awareness
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   Promote awareness of data protection and data governance requirements across theorganization
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   Provide guidance to business units on proper data handling and classification
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   Support the development of training programs related to data protection and governance
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   Coordinate with Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Technology teams to ensure regulatory alignment
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  Requirements
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 Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Systems, Law, or related field.
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   2-4 years of experience in data protection, privacy, data governance, or cybersecurity governance roles
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   Experience working in regulated environments such as financial services or fintech
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   Familiarity with PDPL, NDMO, and regulatory governance frameworks is preferred
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   Saudi Nationality
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  Preferred Certifications
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   CIPP/E or CIPP/M - Certified Information Privacy Professional
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   ISO 27001 Foundation or Lead Implementer
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   Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
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  Key Skills
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   Strong understanding of data protection and privacy principles
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   Knowledge of data governance frameworks and regulatory compliance
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   Ability to develop policies and governance documentation
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   Strong stakeholder coordination and communication skills
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   Strong analytical and organizational capabilities
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Data Protection & Governance Specialist

Talent 360

<div><p><b><i>About Us</i></b></p><p>
SiFi is a rapidly growing B2B Fin-Tech company transforming expense management for businesses in Saudi Arabia. As a licensed EMI from the Saudi Central Bank, we empower companies with innovative tools to simplify finance management.</p><p><b><i><br>
Position Overview</i></b></p><p>
The Data Protection &amp; Governance Specialist is responsible for establishing and managing the organization&rsquo;s data protection, privacy, and data governance program. The role ensures compliance with the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and National Data Management Office (NDMO) requirements.</p><p>
The role coordinates the development of governance frameworks, policies, and operational practices that ensure personal and organizational data are managed securely, responsibly, and in accordance with regulatory expectations.</p><p>
The position works closely with cybersecurity, legal, compliance, technology, and business teams to embed data governance and privacy practices across the organization.</p><p><i>
Key Responsibilities</i></p><p><b>
Personal Data Protection (PDPL)</b></p><ul><li>Establish and maintain the organization&rsquo;s privacy governance framework.</li><li>Develop and maintain data protection policies, procedures, and standards.</li><li>Define data privacy-related KPIs and monitor them periodically.</li><li>Lead and coordinate Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA / DPIA) for systems and initiatives involving personal data.</li><li>Maintain records of personal data processing activities.</li><li>Ensure processes exist to manage data subject rights requests (access, correction,deletion).</li><li>Support incident response processes related to personal data breaches.</li><li>Provide guidance to internal teams regarding proper handling of personal data.</li><li>Support regulatory alignment with the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL).</li></ul><p><b>
Data Governance &amp; NDMO Compliance</b></p><ul><li>Lead the implementation of a data governance framework aligned with NDMO standards.</li><li>Establish and maintain the organization&rsquo;s data classification framework.</li><li>Define and coordinate data ownership and stewardship models across the organization.</li><li>Develop policies governing data lifecycle management, including retention and disposal.</li><li>Support implementation of data quality management and metadata standards.</li><li>Maintain data inventory and data asset management documentation.</li><li>Coordinate NDMO compliance assessments and remediation activities.</li></ul><p><b>
Governance Coordination &amp; Awareness</b></p><ul><li>Promote awareness of data protection and data governance requirements across theorganization.</li><li>Provide guidance to business units on proper data handling and classification.</li><li>Support the development of training programs related to data protection and governance.</li><li>Coordinate with Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Technology teams to ensure regulatory alignment.</li></ul><b><br>
Requirements</b><p><br>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Systems, Law, or related field.</p><ul><li>2&ndash;4 years of experience in data protection, privacy, data governance, or cybersecurity governance roles.</li><li>Experience working in regulated environments such as financial services or fintech.</li><li>Familiarity with PDPL, NDMO, and regulatory governance frameworks is preferred.</li><li>Saudi Nationality
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Preferred Certifications</b></p><ul><li>CIPP/E or CIPP/M &ndash; Certified Information Privacy Professional</li><li>ISO 27001 Foundation or Lead Implementer</li><li>Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Key Skills</b></p><ul><li>Strong understanding of data protection and privacy principles.</li><li>Knowledge of data governance frameworks and regulatory compliance.</li><li>Ability to develop policies and governance documentation.</li><li>Strong stakeholder coordination and communication skills.</li><li>Strong analytical and organizational capabilities.</li></ul></div>

Muller's Solutions

<div><p>M&uuml;ller's Solutions is seeking a dedicated Data Catalog Specialist for a part-time, 3-month contract. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining the organization's data catalog to ensure accurate and organized metadata for data assets. You will collaborate with various teams to facilitate efficient data discovery, governance, and usage, enabling better data management and decision-making.</p>
Responsibilities:<div><b>
.</b>Implement and configure <b>Informatica IDMC Data Catalog (EDC)</b> in client environment (Dev &amp; Prod)<br>
<ul><li>Configure <b>Secure Agent setup</b> (on-prem / cloud) with high availability considerations</li><li>Establish connectivity with <b>data sources (RDBMS, data warehouse, data lake)</b></li><li>Perform <b>metadata ingestion, lineage extraction, and profiling setup</b></li><li>Configure <b>business glossary linkage and Critical Data Elements (CDEs)</b> onboarding</li><li>Align configurations with <b>security, access control, and data classification policies (NDMO)</b></li><li>Support validation and optimization of catalog performance and scanning schedules</li></ul></div><b><br>
Requirements</b><ul><li><br>
3+ years in data management tools, with <b>hands-on Informatica IDMC (EDC/Data Catalog)</b></li><li>Experience with <b>Secure Agent installation, configuration, and troubleshooting</b></li><li>Strong understanding of <b>metadata management, lineage, and data governance concepts</b></li><li>Experience integrating with <b>Oracle, SQL Server, Hadoop/Cloudera, or cloud data platforms</b></li><li>Familiarity with <b>role-based access control and enterprise security standards</b></li><li>Ability to work with infra teams on <b>network, firewall (port 443), and deployment architecture</b></li></ul><b><br>
Benefits</b><p><br>
Why Join Us:</p><p></p><p>
Opportunity to work with a talented and passionate team.</p><p>
Competitive salary and benefits package.</p><p>
Exciting projects and innovative work environment.</p></div>

Data Catalog Specialist - Part Time - 3 Month

<div><p>M&uuml;ller's Solutions is seeking a dedicated Data Quality Specialist for a part-time, 3-month contract. In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring, assessing, and improving the quality of data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and reliability across various datasets and systems. You will work closely with data owners and stakeholders to identify quality issues and implement corrective actions.</p>
Responsibilities:<ul><li><ul><li>Configure and deploy <b>Informatica Data Quality (IDMC)</b> across environments</li><li>Develop and implement <b>data quality rules, scorecards, and profiling routines</b></li><li>Map and onboard <b>Critical Data Elements (CDEs)</b> into DQ framework</li><li>Configure <b>data validation, standardization, and cleansing rules</b></li><li>Enable <b>DQ dashboards and reporting outputs for business users</b></li><li>Integrate DQ processes with <b>data catalog and governance workflows</b></li><li>Support periodic execution (daily/weekly/monthly) and performance tuning</li></ul></li></ul><br>
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Requirements</b><br>
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Requirements:<ul><li><ul><li>3+ years in data quality/data governance with <b>hands-on Informatica IDQ (IDMC preferred)</b></li><li>Experience in <b>rule development, profiling, and DQ scorecarding</b></li><li>Strong SQL skills and understanding of <b>data validation techniques</b></li><li>Experience working with <b>large-scale enterprise data environments</b></li></ul></li>
Understanding <b>data quality dimensions (completeness, accuracy, consistency, etc.)</b></ul><br>
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Benefits</b><p><br>
Why Join Us:</p><p></p><p>
Opportunity to work with a talented and passionate team.</p><p>
Competitive salary and benefits package.</p><p>
Exciting projects and innovative work environment.</p></div>

Data Quality Specialist- Part Time -3 Month

MASTER-WORKS

<div><p>As a Data Management Consultant, you will be responsible for designing and implementing data management strategies, including data governance, data quality, and data lifecycle practices to ensure data integrity, security, and business value across the organization.</p><p></p><ul><li>
Assess current data governance practices and define a clear roadmap for improvements.</li><li>
Establish and enforce data governance frameworks, policies, and standards to enhance data quality and accessibility.</li><li>
Collaborate with data owners and stakeholders to identify data stewardship roles and responsibilities.</li><li>
Conduct training and workshops to promote awareness of data governance principles and best practices.</li><li>
Monitor compliance with data governance policies and report on the effectiveness of governance initiatives.</li></ul><br>
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Requirements</b><br>
<ul><li>
7+ years of experience in data governance or related roles</li><li>
Strong understanding of Experience in conducting data quality assessments data governance frameworks and data privacy regulations</li><li>
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>
Strong communication and presentation skills</li><li>
Preferred certifications in data governance (CDMP, DGI-P)</li></ul><ul><li>
Familiarity with data governance tools and technologies</li><li>
Bachelor's degree in Information Management, Computer Science, or related field</li><li>
Excellent leadership and team development skills.</li><li>
Arabic: Native</li><li>
English: Fluent</li></ul></div>

Data Management Consultant

MA'ADEN

<div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Role Purpose:
</b></p><p>The Lead Specialist, Data Science &amp; Analytics, acts as a technical leader and senior practitioner, driving development, deployment, and scaling of Machine Learning, AI, and advanced analytics solutions across Maaden.
</p><p>The role ensures analytics products are designed, validated, industrialized, governed, and adopted at scale, providing measurable value across mining, processing, operations, and enterprise functions.
</p><p>Lead Specialist, Data Science &amp; Analytics is to analyze data, extract insights, and build predictive models that help organizations make smarter decisions and solve difficult problems. By blending expertise in statistics, computer science, and business strategy, they not only analyze complex datasets but also build predictive models that improve operations and shape long-term decisions. With nearly every industry leaning on data today, the demand for skilled professionals continues to grow.
</p><p>1. <b>Lead End-to-End Data Science Delivery
</b></p><ul><li><p>Developing, implementing and maintaining databases and data collection systems
</p></li><li><p>Own the full lifecycle of ML/AI initiatives&mdash;from problem framing, data exploration, feature engineering, model development, validation, and MLOps handover.
</p></li><li><p>Deliver scalable and production-grade models, ensuring alignment with enterprise data governance and AI standards.
</p></li><li>Performing statistical analysis to understand and interpret data insights
</li><li>Applying data mining techniques to identify patterns, trends, and relationships in large datasets
</li><li>Building predictive models and machine learning algorithms to forecast future outcomes
</li><li>Creating clear data visualizations and reports to communicate findings to stakeholders
</li><li>Working with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and provide data-driven solutions
</li><li>Design and maintain reliable data pipelines and models in partnership with data engineering to ensure data is accurate, timely, and trustworthy for downstream use
</li><li>Ensuring data security and compliance with relevant regulations
</li><li>Staying up to date with latest technological trends and techniques in data science
</li><li><p>Drive experimentation, model versioning, automated retraining, and continuous improvement.<br>
</p></li></ul></div></div><br>
<div><div><p><b>2. Translate Business Needs into AI/Analytics Solutions
</b></p><ul><li><p>Establish frameworks and operating models that make data science accessible, scalable, and embedded within business and technical functions
</p></li><li><p>Engage BU/domain stakeholders to identify value creation opportunities and convert them into actionable analytics use cases.
</p></li><li><p>Build value hypotheses, KPIs, success criteria, and solution roadmaps in collaboration with Data &amp; AI leadership and business teams.<br>
</p></li></ul></div></div><br>
<div><div><p><b>3. Industrialize AI/ML Models (ML Ops &amp; Architecture)
</b></p><ul><li><p>Partner with data engineering, data platforms, and cloud/OT architecture teams to embed models into enterprise systems and operational layers.
</p></li><li><p>Set standards for production deployment, testing, monitoring, drift handling, and lifecycle governance.
</p></li><li><p>Ensure seamless integration of predictive and optimization models into enterprise platforms, control systems, and digital twins
</p></li><li><p>Leverage machine learning, optimization, and computer vision as enabling tools for performance, reliability, and sustainability improvements<br>
</p></li></ul></div></div><br>
<div><div><p><b>4. Responsible AI, Quality &amp; Governance
</b></p><ul><li>Ensure compliance with Maaden &rsquo;s Responsible AI, data quality, and data governance frameworks.
</li><li>Promote reproducibility, documentation, lineage tracking, and auditability across all data science assets.
</li>Ensure transparency, explainability, and continuous model governance across production and enterprise environments<br>
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</li></ul></div></div><br>
<div></div><div><div><div><b>Minimum Qualifications:
</b></div><p>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in computer science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields.<br>
</p><div></div><div><b>Minimum Experience:
</b></div><p>5 &ndash; 8 years&rsquo; experience in Data Science / Advanced Analytics with industrial, mining, or heavy-asset environments preferred. Including at least 2 years leading or mentoring analytics professionals
</p><p>Proven ability to translate business problems into analytic approaches: define hypotheses, design analyses, and synthesize results into clear recommendations.
</p><p>Strong proficiency with modern ML frameworks and cloud platforms (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Azure, AWS)
</p><p>Strong technical fluency with modern analytics stacks, data modeling, SQL, and experience partnering effectively with engineering teams.<br>
</p></div></div><br>
<div><div><div><b>Maaden High-Performance Competencies:
</b></div><p><b>Core Competencies
</b></p><ul><li><p><b>Model Accuracy &amp; Reliability: </b>Performance, drift stability, and operational uptime.
</p></li><li><p><b>Adoption &amp; Business Impact: </b>Value realized, user adoption, integration success.
</p></li><li><p><b>Delivery Velocity: </b>Timeliness of development cycles and deployment readiness.
</p></li><li><p><b>Compliance &amp; Quality: </b>Alignment with Responsible AI, governance, and documentation standards.<br>
</p></li></ul></div></div><br>
<div><div><p><b>Skills:
</b></p><ul><li><b>Machine Learning &amp; AI Leadership
</b></li><li><b>Programming Expertise
</b></li><li><b>Generative AI Proficiency
</b></li><li><b>Strong Analytical &amp; Statistical Skills
</b></li><li><b>Business Strategy &amp; Product Thinking
</b></li><li><b>Ethics, Governance &amp; Responsible AI</b></li></ul></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

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