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Gathern

<div>JOB PURPOSE:<div>
Lead and enhance Gathern&rsquo;s governance and compliance, ensure adherence to internal policies, ISO standards, and Saudi regulatory requirements (MoT, SDAIA/PDPL, CMA). Oversee policy lifecycle, compliance frameworks, internal audits, and regulatory readiness to enable transparent, ethical, and sustainable operations across the organization. 
 
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: 
<ul><li>Governance Frameworks: Implement and maintain corporate governance standards and reporting structures aligned with CMA/IPO readiness.</li></ul></div><ul><li>Policy &amp; Procedure Management:Lead the design, review, and rollout of corporate policies, SOPs, and governance documents; ensure consistent adoption across business functions.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance: Oversee compliance with PDPL, MoT, and CMA requirements; coordinate with regulators and ensure timely responses to inquiries and audits</li><li>ISO &amp; QMS Management: Manage the implementation and continual improvement of ISO 9001 and related certifications; support internal audit planning and execution.</li></ul>
Internal Control Reviews: Conduct compliance reviews and control testing to validate operational adherence and identify gaps. 
Training &amp; Awareness: Deliver compliance and governance training programs across departments to embed a culture of accountability.
Requirements
COMPETENCIES:<ul>
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Stakeholder influence and bilingual communication (Arabic &amp; English)</li>
<li>Policy management &amp; compliance expertise</li>
<li>Analytical rigor &amp; documentation discipline</li>
<li>Planning, prioritization, and follow-through</li>
<li>Collaboration and constructive challenge</li>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s in Law, Business Administration, or related field (required)</li>
<li>3&ndash;5 years in corporate governance, compliance, or audit (preferably within Saudi regulatory context).</li>
<li>Experience with ISO management systems, policy governance, and PDPL implementation.</li>
<li>Certifications (preferred): 
GRCP/GRCA, CCEP/CCEP-I, ISO 9001 LI/LA, CGRC (ISC2), PMP/PRINCE2.</li></ul></div>

Governance & Compliance Senior Specialist

Saudi Railway Company

<div>
 
 To ensure adherence to governance frameworks, policies, and regulations, and support the organization in maintaining compliance with relevant laws and standards.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Department:
 
 Excellence &amp; GRC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Location: Riyadh HQ
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Monitor, assess, and review compliance with internal and external policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
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 Conduct reviews of non-compliance cases and ensure the implementation of proper corrective and preventive actions.
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 Issue Non-Compliance Tickets (NCF) when violations are identified or when corrective actions are not implemented within the defined timeframe.
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 Establish, reform, and manage administrative committees, monitor their performance, and evaluate their effectiveness in line with approved governance requirements.
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 Prepare compliance and governance reports, dashboards, and documentation for management and related committees.
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 Coordinate with internal departments to ensure alignment with SAR&rsquo;s internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
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 Develop and periodically update governance and compliance frameworks, including charters and Delegation of Authority (DoA) matrices.
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 Requirements:
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law, Business Administration, or a related field.
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 Minimum of 5 years of experience in governance and compliance.
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 Strong knowledge of corporate governance principles, compliance frameworks, and regulatory practices.
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 Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills in both Arabic and English.
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Datamatics Global Services Ltd

<div>Location: Riyadh, KSA 
Duration: 6 Months (Extendable) 
Work Mode: Onsite 
Experience: 6+ Years<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Job Summary:</h3>
We are seeking a Data Compliance Specialist to support and oversee compliance with the NDMO (National Data Management Office) and PDPL (Personal Data Protection Law) frameworks in Saudi Arabia. The candidate will ensure all data management and privacy practices align with local regulations and corporate governance policies.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Key Responsibilities:</h3><ul><li>
Implement and monitor compliance with NDMO and PDPL data governance requirements.</li><li>
Develop and maintain data protection policies, frameworks, and documentation.</li><li>
Conduct data classification, privacy risk assessments, and compliance audits.</li><li>
Work with IT and business teams to enforce data protection measures.</li><li>
Monitor data access, sharing, and storage practices for compliance.</li><li>
Support incident management and reporting of data breaches.</li><li>
Conduct awareness sessions and provide compliance training.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Qualifications:</h3><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Information Security, Data Governance, or related field.</li><li>
5+ years of experience in data compliance, privacy, or governance.</li><li>
In-depth knowledge of NDMO and PDPL regulatory frameworks.</li><li>
Experience in data protection audits, risk management, and documentation.</li><li>
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>
Certifications like CIPP/E, CIPM, or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer preferred.</li></ul>
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Data Compliance Specialist – NDMO / PDPL

Qiddiya Investment Company

<div>Qiddiya is Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s future capital of entertainment, sports, and culture &mdash; a 360 km&sup2; mega-project just outside Riyadh. From F1-grade racetracks and theme parks to stadiums and performance venues, we&rsquo;re creating a destination like no other. This is more than a project, it&rsquo;s a national transformation. As construction accelerates, we&rsquo;re hiring ambitious talent to help shape it. If you&rsquo;re driven by scale, impact, and the chance to build something iconic from the ground up, Qiddiya is calling for you.
General Summary:
The Senior Specialist - Project risk supports the planning, analysis, and monitoring of project risk across the Transport Business Unit (TBU). Working within a complex, fast-paced giga-project environment, the role helps maintain robust risk registers in ARM, contributes to qualitative and quantitative risk assessments, and tracks mitigation effectiveness to enable informed decision-making.
Partnering closely with Project Managers, Engineering, Construction, Commercial, Planning, and external delivery partners, the Senior Analyst turns data into clear insights, prepares risk dashboards and reports, and helps embed a consistent, ISO 31000-aligned risk culture. The role contributes to cost/schedule certainty, compliance with governance standards, and timely project delivery.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Support the development and maintenance of project Risk Management Plans aligned with ISO 31000 and Qiddiya governance.
</li><li>Coordinate risk identification workshops and interviews; consolidate inputs from Engineering, Construction, Commercial, Planning, and Operations.</li>
<li>Prepare datasets for qualitative/quantitative analysis; run basic SAFRAN/QRA inputs and compile outputs as directed.</li>
<li>Track mitigation actions and residual exposure; follow up with owners and record status changes in ARM.</li>
<li>Support the compilation of monthly risk dashboards/reports (top risks, trends, exposure) and circulate to project leadership.</li>
<li>Distinguish risks from active issues; align with issue logs and capture lessons learned as advised.</li>
<li>Perform periodic quality checks on ARM data (taxonomy, naming, linkages to cost/schedule) and correct discrepancies.</li>
<li>Organize risk review meetings (agenda, pre-reads, minutes) and update registers and trackers based on agreed actions.</li>
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Requirements
Qualifications:
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Risk Management, or related discipline.
Strong academic credentials; education from a leading university is desirable. 
Years of experience:
Minimum 2&ndash;4 years of experience in project risk, project controls, or related roles within infrastructure/transport/large capital projects.
Experience supporting risk processes in multi-disciplinary, contractor/consultant environments.
Experience in using ARM and other risk tools (e.g., Primavera Risk Analysis, SAFRAN, @Risk, RiskHive).
PMP or PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMI-RMP, IRM qualifications, ISO 31000 certifications are an additional advantage.</div>

Senior Specialist - Project Risk (CDU3) - CDUP 2082

Confidential

<div>
 
 
 Role Purpose
 
 
 
 The Compliance Manager is responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining the compliance, governance and regulatory framework for the organization&rsquo;s operations in the construction, real estate and/or industrial sectors in Saudi Arabia. The role ensures that all company activities (projects, contracts, site operations, procurement, etc.) adhere to applicable laws, regulations, internal policies and industry standards.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
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 Develop, deploy and maintain the compliance policy, procedures and controls aligned with Saudi regulations, sector-specific standards, company values and internal governance.
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 Conduct regular compliance risk assessments across project portfolios, construction sites, real estate developments or industrial operations; identify gaps and propose mitigation plans.
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 Monitor changing regulatory, legal and industry requirements (e.g., building codes, safety standards, environmental regulations, real estate laws) and ensure internal frameworks remain updated.
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 Perform compliance audits and inspections (on-site and off-site) of operations, review documentation (contracts, work methods, permits, health &amp; safety, environment) to verify adherence.
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 Collaborate with project teams, procurement, legal, safety, quality assurance, operations and external stakeholders / regulators to ensure compliance requirements are integrated in project execution.
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 Investigate non-compliance incidents, complaints or regulatory queries; report findings, recommend corrective action and follow up to ensure remediation.
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 Design and deliver training, awareness programmers and communication for staff (site engineers, subcontractors, suppliers) on compliance, governance, ethics, regulatory requirements.
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 Maintain accurate documentation and records of compliance activities (audit reports, risk registers, corrective actions, training logs, regulatory submissions).
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 Prepare regular reports for senior management and/or board-level committees on compliance status, key risks, trends, and improvement opportunities.
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 Promote a culture of ethical behavior, integrity and accountability within the organization.
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 Experience &amp; Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree (ideally in Engineering, Construction Management, Law, Business Administration or equivalent)
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 Master&rsquo;s degree or professional certification in compliance/risk/governance is a plus.
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 Professional certification (e.g., CCEP, CRMA, ISO 37301 Compliance Management certification) is an advantage.
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 Minimum ~ 7-10 years of experience in compliance, governance, risk, audit or similar roles in construction, real estate development, industrial or infrastructure sectors in Saudi Arabia.
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 Proven track record of working with large-scale projects (construction/real estate/industrial) and understanding of local regulatory frameworks, building codes, safety, environment, and project governance.
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 Strong knowledge of Saudi Arabian regulatory environment for construction/real-estate/industrial sectors (building codes, health &amp; safety, environmental regulations, real-estate law)
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 Strong analytical, audit and risk-assessment skills &mdash; ability to identify compliance gaps, root causes and propose corrective measures.
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 Excellent communication (Arabic &amp; English) &mdash; ability to influence stakeholders at different levels including site teams, contractors, senior management.
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 Ability to implement and monitor compliance frameworks, controls, audits and training programmers.
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 Experience using compliance / risk / GRC tools and software is desirable.
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 Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to manage multiple priorities, travel to site locations.
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</div>

Compliance Manager

<div>The Director - Design Governance is senior member of the vertical sitting within the Design Excellence (DEx) department within CDU. Design Governance are responsible for implementing and maintaining design governance frameworks that ensure consistency, quality, and compliance across all Qiddiya (QIC) projects.
The role requires an international professional with considerable design expertise in a broad range of building typologies and urban design. The successful candidate will lead an agile, high-powered team, providing input to and communication with the Development and Projects teams, corporate functions, partners and stakeholders as required, to achieve excellence in design and the Qiddiya corporate objectives and vision.
Design Governance vertical of DEx acts as a custodian of design principles, ensuring alignment of the designs with QIC objectives and unique identity. The director will have to lead the collaboration efforts with cross-functional teams and their counterparts in various Business Units as well as manage the internal team in their efforts to monitor and ensure adherence to the established governance processes.
Director of Design Governance will also drive continuous improvement of the Department and established design practices by strong collaboration with members of the DEx Senior Management Team.
<ul><li>Lead the development and implementation of Qiddiya-wide processes for reviewing and monitoring projects&rsquo; adherence to Board-approved CGIs and imagery, including concept and interior designs.</li>
<li>Champion the creation of a centralized repository of dated Board-approved CGIs for reference and compliance tracking. Develop processes to ensure it is regularly updated and maintained.</li>
<li>Proactively participate in weekly departmental senior management meetings ensuring the relevant parts of the agenda are implemented and resourced with subject matter expertise responsibilities.</li>
<li>Drive collaboration with design, project management, and other governance teams targetted at embedding design standards and resolution of compliance issues.</li>
<li>Supervise preparation and approval of reports on compliance status, Design Governance audit findings, and recommendations for continuous improvement in design governance procedures.</li>
<li>Establish and manage workflows for Design Governance procedures.</li>
<li>Coordinate with Design Excellence (DEx) teams across business units to identify discrepancies and enforce corrective actions.</li>
<li>Provide input to the development and implementation of the corporate programmes, continuous improvement and lessons learned.</li>
<li>Provide quality control reviews and coordinate feedback and comments ensuring the information aligns with all activities.</li>
<li>Develop culture of growth by mentoring and guiding team members in project coordination, document preparation and analytical tasks.</li>
</ul>
Requirements
Qualifications
Master&rsquo;s degree in architecture, interior design, urban design, project management or another related design field &ndash; if supported by relevant working experience.
Professional Certifications
<ul><li>Holistic experience within the full lifecycle of the project allowing for identification of opportunities for improvement and developing new processes.</li><li>Demonstrates real-world problem-solving skills with innovative and lateral thinking, identifying and resolving risks through effective management.</li><li>Knowledge of existing KSA regulatory environment, relevant governing agencies and codes applicable to various design typologies.</li><li>Previous experience in tracking the progress of projects and adherence of the design to established vision and KPIs as well as its compliance with established delivery quality targets.</li><li>Familiarity with design management procedures, manuals and guidelines obtained while working with other giga-projects in the region.</li><li>Excellence driven and constantly seeking to streamline processes and procedures to increase quality and efficiency.</li><li>Exceptional organizational, analytical, time management and communication skills.</li><li>Proficient in MS Office suite with advanced Excel skills.</li><li>Confident in stakeholder engagement at all organizational levels.</li><li>Fluent in English; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.</li><li>Accomplished leadership and technical experience.</li><li>Proactive, self-driven, and solution-oriented.</li><li>Previous background in creating a culture of empowerment and where others share knowledge, insights and learning.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead in complex and matrixed organizations.</li><li>Comfortable working under pressure and managing multiple deadlines.</li><li>Professionally registered with an internationally recognised professional body or authority relevant to their discipline.</li></ul>
Years of Experience
<ul><li>18+ years of relevant experience in project coordination and governance, preferably within large-scale projects and/or multidisciplinary environments.</li><li>Experience in the Middle East is essential.</li><li>Previous experience of working on client side within real estate sector is a distinct advantage.</li></ul>
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package</div>

Director - Design Governance (CDU4) - 20004812

United Githa Company

Job Title:Senior HR SpecialistLocation:Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaJob Description:We are seeking an experienced Senior HR Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Saudi labor law, HR operations, and employee relations. The role requires excellent knowledge of local regulations and the ability to manage HR policies, compliance, and day-to-day HR activities effectively.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Ensure full compliance with Saudi labor laws and GOSI regulations.</li></ul><ul><li>Maintain and update HR policies and procedures in line with company objectives.</li></ul><ul><li>Manage employee relations, contracts, attendance, and end-of-service processes.</li></ul><ul><li>Handle HRDF, Mudad, Qiwa, and GOSI platforms efficiently.</li></ul><ul><li>Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and performance evaluation processes.</li></ul><ul><li>Support management in HR reporting and workforce planning.</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.</li></ul><ul><li>Minimum 5 years of experience in HR within Saudi Arabia.</li></ul><ul><li>Strong understanding of Saudi labor law and HR platforms (Qiwa, Mudad, GOSI, etc.).</li></ul><ul><li>Excellent communication and organizational skills.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-time

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