data governance specialist

Amaris Consulting

Job description
 
We are seeking a Senior Data Governance Specialist to lead and enhance our data management processes, ensuring high data quality, security, privacy, and compliance. The ideal candidate will be responsible for establishing policies, standards, and procedures to manage data effectively across the organization, while fostering a culture of data awareness and accountability.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
The role includes developing and implementing data usage policies, maintaining a corporate data dictionary, coordinating with data owners and users, and ensuring compliance with regulations such as KVKK and GDPR. You will analyze data-related issues, propose solutions, and provide guidance on data governance best practices. Additionally, you will design and deliver awareness programs to promote proper data handling and ethical practices across the organization.
 
Qualifications
 
7–10 years of professional experience in data governance, data management, or related roles
 
Strong knowledge of data management processes, including data quality, security, privacy, and classification
 
Understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks, particularly data protection laws (KVKK, GDPR)
 
Experience in developing and enforcing data policies and standards
 
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to coordinate with business units, data owners, and data users
 
Experience in data dictionary creation and metadata management
 
Analytical mindset with the ability to identify root causes of data issues and propose solutions
 
High sense of responsibility and ethical awareness regarding data usage
 
Knowledge or experience with data governance tools (preferred)
 
Understanding of business processes and ability to model data-related workflows
 
Ability to design and deliver training and awareness programs to promote data governance within the organization
 
Join our team to shape data governance, enhance your expertise, and make an impact—apply today!
 
Amaris Consulting is committed to promoting diversity within its workforce and to creating an inclusive work environment. We consider applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic.
 Special attention will be given to candidates with disabilities.
 
Who are we?
 Amaris Consulting is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade – this is made possible by an international team of 7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60 countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We’re focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.
 
At Amaris, we strive to provide our candidates with the best possible recruitment experience. We like to get to know our candidates, challenge them, and be able to give them proper feedback as quickly as possible. Here's what our recruitment process looks like:
 
Brief Call: Our process typically begins with a brief virtual/phone conversation to get to know you! The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you!
 
Interviews (the average number of interviews is 3 - the number may vary depending on the level of seniority required for the position). During the interviews, you will meet people from our team: your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities!
 
Case study: Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem-solving scenario, etc.
 
As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company. That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidate's shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience.
 We look forward to meeting you!

Senior Data Governance Specialist (Hybrid)

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 Role Objective:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The purpose of this role is to guide, implement and manage data management functions. It ensures that the data is properly managed, according to the policies and best practices. It focuses on the decisions made about the data and how people and processes are expected to behave in relation to the data.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Detailed Duties and Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Develop and implement strategic Data Governance principles and practices.
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 Build and maintain a detailed audit of core data systems and information assets that are held in these systems, as well as the teams and processes that use them.
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 Create and maintain ownership accountability of corporate data systems.
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 Develop standards, policies and procedures to support the creation and provide technical. assurance for the on-going implementation of the data governance policy within the business.
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 Manage the delivery of the data governance program.
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 Conduct and manage Data Stewardship Working Group DSWG meeting, once monthly by coordinating with the business and IT to check any data related or process issues for resolving them.
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 Lead and develop teams across KIB to ensure data governance policies and practices are embedded throughout the company.
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 Help establish best practice and ownership of the corporate taxonomy and ontology and develop rules for their use.
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 Align the data governance program to the enterprise information strategy.
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 Embed and align KIB&rsquo;s information security strategy with any data governance programs and initiatives.
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 Use specialist knowledge and expertise to identify improvements through reducing data redundancy and appropriate data reuse.
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 Continually assess and identify risks in line with the KIB risk management approach, ensuring they are mitigated and accounted for work within the data governance programs.
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 Develop and enforce data governance policies and practices across the enterprise.
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 Identify and develop policies and standards that need to be put in place to ensure the role can be carried out effectively and efficiently.
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 Support project planning and management to ensure best practice and legal frameworks are followed with regards to data governance.
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 Document all related processes and procedures based on the required standards and templates.
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 Educational Qualifications
 
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 BSc, MSc &ndash; Computer Science or equivalent
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Experience
 
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 10-15 years
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 Behavioral Skills:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Commitment, Enthusiastic, respectable self and fast learner.
 
 
 
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Data Quality and Governance Manager

International Data Group, Inc.

<div>Overview:
<div>
The Event Specialist &ndash; Data Governance will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining best practices in data integrity, compliance, and analytics across IDC&rsquo;s event audience ecosystem. This individual will partner closely with marketing, audience acquisition, and IT teams to ensure that data is governed, clean, and optimized for strategic audience growth and operational excellence.</div>
Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Define and implement data governance standards for audience acquisition and event marketing. 
Monitor data quality, ensure GDPR and local data compliance across systems and campaigns. 
Collaborate with regional teams to optimize lead flows, tracking, and segmentation logic. 
Work with IT and marketing operations to maintain database hygiene and improve data reporting accuracy. 
Develop dashboards and metrics to measure data quality and process efficiency. 
Provide training and documentation on data handling best practices for regional and global teams. 
Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure data-driven decision-making supports event growth and performance.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Marketing, Information Systems, or related field.</li><li>
Around 2 years of experience in event marketing, CRM, or data governance.</li><li>
Strong working knowledge of Salesforce, HubSpot, Excel, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).</li><li>
Understanding of GDPR, CCPA, and other data privacy regulations.Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. 
Work Model: Remote</li></ul><div>
Why IDC ? 
IDC is the most respected global technology market research firm. We are changing the way the world thinks about the impact of technology on business and society. Our people, data, and analytics create global technology insights that accelerate customer success. IDC has been recognized for five consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024) by the IIAR as the Analyst Firm of the Year which is one of the highest accolades for the technology market research industry.</div><div></div><div> 
For more than five decades IDC and its businesses have been at the forefront of every major shift in the technology market, providing critical insights for tech suppliers and buyers. Our vision is to make the world a better place through technology.</div><div></div><div> 
Our collaborative, innovative and entrepreneurial culture is the perfect place for you to discover your future.</div><div></div><div> 
IDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, handicap, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, ancestry, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or other categories protected by law.</div><div></div><div> 
Recruitment Fraud Notice: IDC would like to inform you that we conduct our formal communications via corporate email, our Applicant Tracking System iCIMS, LinkedIn messaging, or directly by phone. We do not use any other platform (including Telegram, WhatsApp, Signal, text, instant message, etc.) to communicate with prospective candidates. If you receive any communication outside of our formal communications channels, please ignore it and block the sender or caller. In addition, we do not ask candidates to provide sensitive personally identifiable information such as bank account or social security numbers. If you have been contacted by someone claiming to represent a job offer, please report it as potential job fraud to law enforcement.</div></div>

Event Specialist, Data Governance

Grant Thornton

<div></div><ul><div>7 - 12 Years</div>
<div></div><div>3 Openings</div>
 <div>Bengaluru</div></ul>
 <div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Role description</h3>
<div>We are seeking an M365 / Data Management &amp; Compliance Specialist who will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining global-wide data management and compliance programs within the Microsoft 365 environment. This role ensures that all digital data are properly governed, retained, and disposed of in accordance with regulatory, legal, and business requirements.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in M365 capabilities (e.g. Purview, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams) with data retention policies, privacy obligations, and audit expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Data Management &amp; Compliance
<ul><li>Design, implement, and maintain data retention and disposal schedules within Microsoft Purview (formerly Compliance Center).</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensure compliance with data and information governance policies, legal holds, and industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, SOX, HIPAA, ISO 27001).</li></ul>
<ul><li>Collaborate with Legal and Compliance to support eDiscovery, data classification, and defensible disposition processes.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Conduct periodic audits of records and retention configurations to verify compliance and identify improvement opportunities.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Maintain documentation of policies, controls, and processes related to M365 records lifecycle management.</li></ul>

Microsoft 365 Administration
<ul><li>Configure and manage compliance features in Microsoft 365 (Retention Labels, Retention Policies, DLP, and Audit).</li></ul>
<ul><li>Partner with GTech administrators to align SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams architecture with retention and governance requirements.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Support configuration of sensitivity labels, data loss prevention (DLP), and information protection settings.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Test and validate new M365 compliance features, staying current on updates and industry best practices.</li></ul> 


Governance &amp; Collaboration
<ul><li>Partner with data owners and stewards to identify and classify records according to the Data and Information Classification Policy.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Provide guidance and training to end-users and data stewards on data management best practices in M365.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for M365 compliance and information governance initiatives.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Support internal and external audits by preparing evidence, reports, and system documentation.</li></ul></div>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Skills</h3>
<div>Required Qualifications
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Information Management, Library Science, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.</li></ul>
<ul><li>5+ years of experience in Data Management, Data/Information Governance, or Compliance within a digital environment.</li></ul>
<ul><li>3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 Compliance and Information Governance tools (Purview, Retention Policies, DLP, etc.).</li></ul>
<ul><li>Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, SOX, ISO 27001, NARA, HIPAA).</li></ul>
<ul><li>Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.</li></ul>

Preferred Qualifications
<ul><li>Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator Associate (SC-400) or equivalent certification.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Experience in large, complex, or global environments.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Familiarity with data classification frameworks, metadata management, and content lifecycle automation.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Knowledge of data retention schedules and disposition workflows in regulated industries.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Knowledge of Informatica, Alation, or Collibra</li></ul>
<ul><li>Familiarity with Microsoft Security Baseline Model technology</li></ul>

Key Competencies
<ul><li>Attention to detail and accuracy</li></ul>
<ul><li>Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities</li></ul>
<ul><li>Collaborative mindset across IT, Legal, and Compliance</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to translate compliance requirements into technical controls</li></ul>
<ul><li>Commitment to continuous improvement and data stewardship</li></ul></div></div>
 <div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">About Grant Thornton INDUS</h3>
<div>&lsquo;Grant Thornton INDUS&rsquo; comprises GT U.S. Shared Services Center India Pvt Ltd and Grant Thornton U.S. Knowledge and Capability Center India Pvt Ltd. Grant Thornton INDUS is the shared services center supporting the operations of Grant Thornton LLP, the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd. Established in 2012, Grant Thornton INDUS employs professionals across a wide range of disciplines including Tax, Audit, Advisory, and other operational functions. What sets us apart isn&rsquo;t just what we do &ndash; it&rsquo;s how we do it. We support and enable the firm&rsquo;s purpose of making business more personal and building trust into every result. We&rsquo;re collaborators &ndash; obsessed with quality and ready for anything &ndash; who understand the value of strong relationships. Our professionals are well integrated to seamlessly support the U.S. engagement teams, help increase Grant Thornton&rsquo;s access to a wide talent pool, and improve operational efficiencies. Empowered people, bold leadership, and distinctive client service are imbibed in the culture at Grant Thornton INDUS. We are a transparent, competitive, and excellence-driven firm that offers an opportunity to be part of something significant. In addition, professionals at Grant Thornton INDUS serve communities in India through inspirational and generous services to give back to the communities they work in. Grant Thornton INDUS has its offices in two locations in India &ndash; Bengaluru and Kolkata</div></div>

M365 / Data Management & Compliance Specialist - Manager

Citi

<div>At Citi, we get to connect millions of people across hundreds of cities and countries every day. And we've been doing it for more than 200 years. We do this through our unparalleled global network. We provide a broad range of financial services and products to our clients &ndash; whether they be consumers, corporations, governments or institutions &ndash; to help them meet their biggest opportunities and face the world's toughest challenges.
We&rsquo;re currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as Senior Data &amp; Credit Bureau Attributes Specialist for Credit Risk- Hybrid based in Mumbai, India. Being part of our team means that we&rsquo;ll provide you with the resources to meet your unique needs, empower you to make healthy decision and manage your financial well-being to help plan for your future. For instance:<ul><li>Citi provides programs and services for your physical and mental well-being including access to telehealth options, health advocates, confidential counseling and more. Coverage varies by country.</li><li>We believe all parents deserve time to adjust to parenthood and bond with the newest members of their families. That&rsquo;s why in early 2020 we began rolling out our expanded Paid Parental Leave Policy to include Citi employees around the world.</li><li>We empower our employees to manage their financial well-being and help them plan for the future.</li><li>Citi provides access to an array of learning and development resources to help broaden and deepen your skills and knowledge as your career progresses.</li><li>We have a variety of programs that help employees balance their work and life, including generous paid time off packages.</li><li>We offer our employees resources and tools to volunteer in the communities in which they live and work. In 2019, Citi employee volunteers contributed more than 1 million volunteer hours around the world.</li></ul>
Position Summary:
The Senior Data &amp; Credit Bureau Attributes Specialist for Credit Risk is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end lifecycle of data utilized in credit risk decisioning systems, rules engines, and regulatory reporting. This role involves leading the integration, governance, and transformation of complex data sets, ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and control of data across multiple platforms and processes. The executive will be responsible for building, testing, and deploying data pipelines that drive mission-critical credit risk decisioning and regulatory compliance efforts.
The ideal candidate will bring expertise in aligning data controls and integration strategies with broader risk management objectives, ensuring data quality supports high-stakes credit decisions, and regulatory reporting is accurate, timely, and compliant.
In this role, you are expected to do:
<ul><li>Data Governance &amp; Control Framework:<ul><li>
Develop and enforce a governance framework that ensures the accuracy, security, and quality of data throughout its lifecycle&mdash;from ingestion to reporting.</li><li>
Implement data control mechanisms that proactively monitor for and mitigate risks related to data accuracy, completeness, and consistency in credit risk models and decisioning platforms.</li><li>
Collaborate with senior leadership across Risk, IT, and Compliance to ensure data governance practices align with both internal policies and external regulatory requirements.</li></ul></li><li>
Data Transformation &amp; Summarization:<ul><li>
Oversee the transformation of raw and disparate data sets into actionable insights that support both strategic and tactical decision-making within credit risk frameworks.</li><li>
Lead the implementation of sophisticated data summarization techniques that provide clarity on key performance indicators, risk metrics, and regulatory requirements, ensuring the data drives accurate and timely credit risk reporting.</li><li>
Drive initiatives that leverage emerging technologies (AI/ML) to enhance the speed, accuracy, and scalability of data integration and summarization processes..</li></ul></li><li>
Cross-Functional Collaboration &amp; Stakeholder Engagement:<ul><li>
Engage with senior stakeholders across Risk, IT, Compliance, and Business units to ensure that data strategies are aligned with organizational goals and business outcomes.</li><li>
Build strong partnerships with technology teams to ensure that data pipelines are seamlessly integrated with credit risk systems, ensuring agility and scalability as business needs evolve.</li><li>
Act as a key liaison to regulators, industry groups, and external auditors, representing the organization in discussions around data governance, controls, and regulatory reporting practices.</li></ul></li><li>
Innovation &amp; Continuous Improvement:<ul><li>
Lead innovation efforts that enhance the automation, scalability, and efficiency of data integration and controls within the credit risk framework.</li><li>
Stay at the forefront of industry advancements in data governance, AI/ML, and data transformation technologies, applying these insights to continuously improve data management processes.</li><li>
Proactively identify areas for improvement in the data lifecycle, driving projects that reduce costs, increase accuracy, and improve compliance outcomes.</li></ul></li></ul>
As a successful candidate, you&rsquo;d ideally have the following skills and exposure:<ul><li>
Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., finance, risk management, information technology). A Master&rsquo;s degree or certifications in credit risk, financial analysis is a plus. Certifications in Data Governance, Data Management, or Risk Technology are highly preferred.</li><li>
5-8 years of work experience in financial services or Management consulting or regulatory reporting role.</li><li>
Data Governance &amp; Control Expertise:<ul><li>
Extensive experience in designing and implementing data governance frameworks that align with regulatory standards, including experience with data controls, summarization, and transformation in a credit risk context.</li><li>
Strong expertise in managing data used in decisioning systems, rules engines, and regulatory reporting, ensuring accuracy and consistency throughout the data lifecycle.</li></ul></li><li>
Technology &amp; Innovation Leadership:<ul><li>
Demonstrated experience with modern data integration tools, cloud platforms, and emerging AI technologies that drive data transformation, testing, and deployment.</li><li>
A track record of leading innovation efforts that enhance the automation and efficiency of data delivery, ensuring timely and accurate reporting across credit risk platforms.</li><li>
Experience in SAS, SAS/Stat, SQL is a must. Any Certifications are an advantage.</li><li>
Experience working with Digital, Big Data mining tools and technology is an advantage.</li><li>
Experience working in a large, sophisticated credit granting organization with major credit card, financial services, retail or consulting business a plus.</li><li>
Experience working with Python &amp; R is a plus.</li></ul></li><li>
Stakeholder Management &amp; Executive Communication:<ul><li>
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage senior leadership, board members, and external stakeholders on complex data and risk management topics.</li><li>
Proven ability to drive cross-functional collaboration, ensuring that data strategies are aligned with risk, compliance, and business objectives.</li></ul></li><li>
Financial Acumen:<ul><li>
Strong financial management skills with experience managing large-scale data projects, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization.</li></ul></li></ul>
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a family of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you&rsquo;ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
Take the next step in your career, apply for this role at Citi today
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Most Relevant Skills
Analytical Thinking, Constructive Debate, Escalation Management, Industry Knowledge, Policy and Procedure, Policy and Regulation, Process Execution, Product Knowledge, Risk Controls and Monitors, Risk Identification and Assessment.
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Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. 
If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi. 
 
View Citi&rsquo;s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.</div>

Senior Data & Credit Bureau Attributes Specialist for Credit Risk, Officer

INFRA ASSURE

Job Summary: Defines data models, integration standards, data lineage, and security classification aligned with governance frameworks.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Develop enterprise data models and architecture.</li><li>Ensure data integration and security compliance.</li><li>Collaborate with business units to define requirements.</li><li>Maintain documentation and reporting for audits.</li></ul>Required Skills<ul><li>7+ years in data architecture.</li><li>Knowledge of data modeling, governance, and integration.</li><li>Experience with on-site coordination.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timeApplication Question(s):<ul><li>Experience with data governance and modeling?</li><li>Availability</li><li>Expected Salary</li><li>Nationality </li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Data architecture: 6 years (Preferred)</li></ul>Location:<ul><li>Dubai (Preferred)</li></ul>

Data Architect – L3

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

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