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governance manager

MA'ADEN

<div>Job purpose
To lead the development and implementation of comprehensive governance plans / strategies and provide an efficient service delivery in coordination with the BUs, Maaden Corporate, all internal and external stakeholders and advisors to ensure ongoing maintenance / assessment of all governance management services and adherence to regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies 
Key Accountabilities
Serve as the principal governance advisor to the Board and Executive Committee, ensuring strategic alignment across Ma&rsquo;aden&rsquo;s domestic and international entities.
Develop and lead the implementation of the governance strategy and business plan for Maaden to ensure the achievement of objectives and goals.
Development &amp; Lead Entity Governance for Maaden
Formulate and communicate the governance policies and procedures across the organization to safeguard compliance and ensure alignment to the overall corporate business plan.
Provide training and awareness programs to the governance team to educate them on best practices and enhance their capability to successfully manage the expected level of work productivity of the department.
Evaluate and monitor governance performance and provide regular updates to all key stakeholders to create awareness of the efficiency and effectiveness of such services.
Provide regular and ad hoc governance consultation and advisory services across Maaden to ensure adherence to set standards and guidelines.
Deliver operational governance services across the organization as and when required to enhance compliance and contribute to the success of the function.
Communicate with CMA and Tadawul for Listed Companies disclosures and reporting and taking responsibility of General Assemblies
Design and implement innovative governance technologies to automate compliance, enhance transparency, and support predictive risk management.
Accountable for governance audit outcomes and regulatory inspections, ensuring Ma&rsquo;aden&rsquo;s reputation and compliance posture are maintained at the highest standards. 
Minimum Qualification, Experience and Competencies
Minimum Qualification: Bachelor&rsquo;s Degre in a related subject. Preferable in Law, MBA, from a reputable university
Minimum Experience
7-10 years' experience in Governance or any related field
Maaden High Performance Competencies
align with both the company&rsquo;s strategic objectives and the unique responsibilities of governance leadership.
Skills
Office IT applications
Strategic thinking and planning beyond 6 months to 1 year
Conceptual and Analytical thinking at an advanced level
Knowledge of governance principles, methodology and industry best practices
Leadership skills and Business acumen at an advanced level 
 
 
Benefits
1. Career Growth
 
2. Competitive Salaries
 
3. Comprehensive Package
 
4. Inclusive Work Environment
 
5. Work-Life Balance
 
6. Employee wellness</div>

Governance, Manager

<div>
 
 
 Title:
 
 Policy Governance Manager
 
 
 
 
 
 Department:
 
 Policy Governance &amp; Assurance
 
 
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Riyadh
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Core Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Lead and manage reviews of policies and MPMs to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, internal standards, and best practices
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 Ensure consistency in policy structure, classification, definitions, and alignment with the Delegation of Authority (DoA)
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 Conduct implementation challenge assessments to evaluate feasibility, identify gaps between policy intent and execution, and drive issue resolution
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 Manage and maintain regulatory-to-policy mapping, identifying and remediating compliance gaps, overlaps, and risks
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 Develop and maintain policy standards, templates, taxonomy, and internal review guidelines
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 Support policy owners in developing governance frameworks and ensuring alignment with internal requirements
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 Plan and execute Policy Effectiveness Reviews and prepare reports for Executive Management and Board/Board Committees
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 Manage and coordinate policy-related submissions to Executive Management and Board/Board Committees, ensuring quality and timeliness
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 Establish and oversee standards and health-check mechanisms for implementing procedures and policy-to-procedure alignment
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 Drive enhancements to governance processes, workflows, internal controls, and supporting systems/tools
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 Lead policy governance working groups and act as a central point of contact for stakeholder coordination and communication
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 Manage centralized policy repository, including version control, documentation, publication, and retirement of outdated policies
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 Oversee end-to-end policy lifecycle management, including tracking, approvals, timelines, and effective date management
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 Provide advisory support to stakeholders and address policy-related queries across the organization
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications and Requirements:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Minimum 3+ years of experience in policy and procedure development and governance
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 Solid regulatory knowledge (preferably CMA / SAMA or equivalent)
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 Demonstrated research and benchmarking capability
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 Strong governance and process management expertise
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 Effective organization, coordination, and project management skills
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 Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities
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 Proficiency in data analysis, reporting, and documentation management
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 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Policy Governance Manager

Confidential Government

<div>
 
 
 Senior Manager &ndash; Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)
 
 
 
 
 Standard Title:
 
 Risk &amp; Compliance Manager
 
 
 
 Company:
 
 Confidential Government Entity
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
 
 
 Workplace Type:
 
 On-site
 
 
 
 Employment Type:
 
 Full-time
 
 
 
 Seniority Level:
 
 Mid&ndash;Senior Level
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Purpose
 
 
 
 The Senior Manager &ndash; Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and continuous enhancement of governance structures, enterprise risk management, and compliance systems. The role ensures that institutional practices align with applicable laws, regulatory requirements, and approved governance frameworks, while supporting organizational effectiveness, risk resilience, ethical conduct, and sound decision-making.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Accountabilities &amp; Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 1. Governance Framework &amp; Institutional Oversight
 
 
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 Develop, review, and maintain governance frameworks, charters, policies, and procedures to ensure clarity of authority, roles, and accountability.
 </li>
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 Ensure consistent application of governance principles across all organizational levels.
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 Provide advisory support to executive management and governance committees on governance-related matters.
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 Oversee documentation and enforcement of delegation of authority matrices and decision-rights frameworks.
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 Promote ethical standards, conflict-of-interest management, and institutional integrity.
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 </ul>
 
 
 2. Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
 
 
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 Establish and lead an integrated Enterprise Risk Management framework covering strategic, operational, financial, regulatory, and reputational risks.
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 Direct risk identification, assessment, prioritization, and aggregation processes.
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 Maintain and update the enterprise risk register and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
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 Define risk appetite and tolerance levels in coordination with senior leadership.
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 Monitor emerging risks and ensure proactive mitigation strategies are in place.
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 Prepare comprehensive risk reporting for senior management and oversight committees.
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 </ul>
 
 
 3. Compliance &amp; Regulatory Management
 
 
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 Develop and implement organization-wide compliance programs, policies, and controls.
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 Ensure full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, directives, and supervisory requirements.
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 Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on organizational policies and operations.
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 Coordinate with regulators, oversight bodies, and external stakeholders as required.
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 Oversee management of compliance breaches, investigations, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
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 Promote compliance awareness, training, and a culture of accountability.
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 </ul>
 
 
 4. Internal Controls, Audit &amp; Assurance
 
 
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 Design and strengthen internal control frameworks to safeguard assets, ensure data integrity, and enhance operational effectiveness.
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 Coordinate with internal and external audit functions during planning, execution, and follow-up.
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 Review audit findings and ensure timely implementation of remediation plans.
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 Monitor control effectiveness and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
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 Support quality assurance efforts to enhance compliance, efficiency, and governance maturity.
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 </ul>
 
 
 5. Leadership, Capability Building &amp; Stakeholder Management
 
 
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 Lead, coach, and develop direct reports and GRC professionals.
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 Build internal capabilities in governance, risk management, and compliance across departments.
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 Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
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 Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to embed GRC practices into core business processes.
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 Contribute to organizational resilience, sustainability, and long-term value creation.
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 </ul>
 
 
 Qualifications &amp; Experience
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Law, Risk Management, or a related discipline (Master&rsquo;s degree preferred).
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 8&ndash;12 years of progressively responsible experience in governance, risk, compliance, audit, or related functions.
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 Prior experience within government entities or regulated environments is strongly preferred.
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 Strong understanding of governance principles, risk management methodologies, and compliance frameworks.
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 Professional certifications are an advantage (e.g., CRMA, CIA, CISA, CERM, CGR, ISO 31000).
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 </ul>
 
 
 Core Competencies &amp; Skills
 
 
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 Strategic thinking and sound professional judgment.
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 Advanced analytical, risk assessment, and problem-solving skills.
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 Strong leadership, communication, and influencing abilities.
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 High ethical standards, independence, and confidentiality.
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 <li>
 Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
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 Fluency in Arabic and English.
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 </ul>
 
 
 Alignment &amp; Compliance (Headlines Only)
 
 
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 Saudi Vision 2030
 
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 National Governance Frameworks
 
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 Regulatory &amp; Supervisory Authority Requirements
 
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 Public Sector Accountability &amp; Transparency Standards
 
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 </ul>
 
 
 Recommended Industries
 
 
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 Government Administration
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 Investment Management
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 Real Estate
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 Retail
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 </ul>
 
 
 Job Functions
 
 
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 Risk &amp; Compliance
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 Accounting / Auditing
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 Quality Assurance
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 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Senior Manager - Governance, Risk and Compliance

Qiddiya Investment Company

<div>The Senior Manager &ndash; Audit Preparedness, Governance &amp; Assurance for the MBS Stadium project at Qiddiya Investment Company will be responsible for ensuring the project is audit-ready at all times across its delivery lifecycle. This office-based role acts as the central liaison between the MBS Stadium project team and internal and external audit functions, supporting governance frameworks, assurance activities, and compliance obligations. The Senior Manager will work closely with project leadership, finance, procurement, and corporate governance teams to ensure robust documentation, reporting, and control environments are maintained throughout the project.<ul><li>
Serve as the primary point of contact between the MBS Stadium project and internal audit, external audit, and regulatory bodies.</li><li>
Develop and maintain an audit preparedness framework ensuring the project is ready for scheduled and ad hoc audits at all times.</li><li>
Coordinate audit responses, track findings, and manage the timely close-out of audit recommendations and corrective actions.</li><li>
Support the establishment and maintenance of project governance frameworks, policies, and control procedures in line with QIC standards.</li><li>
Conduct assurance reviews across key project functions including procurement, finance, contracts, and reporting to identify compliance gaps and risks.</li><li>
Prepare clear and accurate audit documentation, evidence packs, and management responses on behalf of the project team.</li><li>
Monitor adherence to regulatory, contractual, and corporate compliance requirements applicable to the project.</li><li>
Liaise with QIC's corporate governance, risk, and compliance functions to align project-level assurance activities with company-wide frameworks.</li><li>
Produce regular governance and assurance reports for project leadership and relevant stakeholder committees.</li><li>
Drive a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement across the project team.</li></ul> 
Requirements 
<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.</li><li>
Relevant professional certifications highly desirable e.g. CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CISA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent.</li><li>
Minimum of 8 years of experience in audit, assurance, governance, or compliance roles, preferably within large-scale construction, infrastructure, or giga/mega projects.</li><li>
Strong understanding of internal audit methodologies, governance frameworks, and risk-based assurance approaches.</li><li>
Experience liaising with internal and external audit teams and managing audit cycles end-to-end.</li><li>
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce high-quality reports and documentation for senior audiences.</li><li>
Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple audit and assurance workstreams simultaneously.</li><li>
Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary project and corporate teams in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul></div>

Senior Manager - Governance & Assurance MBS Stadium (SPA5)

Adobe

Location: KAFD, Riyadh
 Hours of work : 40 hours per week
 Education requirement : Degree or equivalent qualification/experience
 Experience requirement : Minimum 5 years in SaaS, Consulting or Technology environment
 Benefits: Private medical insurance; Employee stock purchase plan; Holiday & global well-being days; Allowances plus many more.
 Application start and end date : Starting 18th April for approx. 4-6 weeks.
 
Adobe Middle East
 Adobe in the Middle East empowers businesses and individuals through creativity and digital transformation. In Saudi Arabia, we support Vision 2030 by driving innovation, developing local talent, and enabling exceptional customer experiences. As the regional headquarters for foreign companies, Adobe serves as a strategic hub for growth and collaboration across markets. Join us to help shape the future of digital experiences in one of the world’s most dynamic region.
 
Our Company
 Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe’s all about. We give everyone—from emerging artists to global brands—everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences. We’re passionate about empowering people to craft beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen.
 We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to building exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours!
 We believe innovative ideas can emerge from any team member, including you.
 
The Role
 Join Adobe’s Professional Services organization in Riyadh as a Programme Manager/Principal Project Manager – Strategic Governance, where you will lead executive-level engagement, steer digital transformation governance, and drive the strategic value realization of Adobe’s enterprise programs across the Middle East. In this senior individual contributor role, you will be a key advisor to C-suite stakeholders and VPs, ensuring that Adobe’s platform vision, transformation roadmap, and Centers of Excellence (CoE) models translate into measurable customer outcomes.
 
We are seeking a Programme Manager/Principal Project Manager who can provide strategic oversight, executive governance, and multi-workstream orchestration for Adobe’s most critical regional customers. This role goes beyond delivery execution: it blends program governance, stakeholder management, business value realization, and transformation leadership to ensure that clients establish the right operating model, capabilities, and CoE structure to scale digital experiences.
 
As a trusted partner to both customers and Adobe’s sales organization, you will also play a vital role in helping account teams position the strategic importance of Digital Transformation Centers of Excellence, articulating how governance, operating models, and cross-functional alignment accelerate transformation maturity and long-term customer success.
 
What you will do (Key Responsibilities)
 
Lead executive and strategic governance for Adobe programs across multiple enterprise and government clients, ensuring alignment with strategic business outcomes.
 
Establish, guide, and mature Digital Transformation Centers of Excellence (CoEs), enabling customers to scale Adobe capabilities, institutionalize best practices, and build sustainable governance and innovation frameworks.
 
Drive end-to-end program leadership, orchestrating multi-workstream delivery across Experience Cloud solutions, data platforms, content supply chain, and digital experience operations.
 
Serve as the primary point of contact for strategic clients, building trusted relationships and ensuring business alignment
 
Partner closely with the Adobe Sales team to position Adobe’s transformation approach, ensuring customers understand the value of strong governance, CoE maturity, and structured transformation roadmaps.
 
Facilitate strategic workshops, steering committees, and cross-functional executive engagements to maintain alignment, de-risk delivery, and maximize value realization.
 
Monitor and report on program performance, KPIs, and business value impact, ensuring clear visibility to customer leadership and Adobe stakeholders.
 
Ensure operational excellence through strong oversight of schedules, budgets, dependencies, risks, and delivery quality across all engagements.
 
Drive account growth by identifying opportunities for additional services and value creation.
 
Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Global Services teams to ensure customer needs are anticipated and addressed with the right solutions and delivery approach.
 
Support program innovation by identifying opportunities for optimization, new use cases, and maturity acceleration through Adobe technologies and best practices.
 
Apply Adobe’s services methodology, apprentice others in the methodology, and drive continuous improvements in our ways of working
 
What You Need to Succeed
 
10+ years of experience leading projects in a consulting and/or technology professional services organization
 
Experience providing consulting services to high-tech customers is desirable
 
Engaging people leader with demonstrable ability to lead and encourage teams
 
Strong executive presence, including the ability to partner with and effectively influence client managers, directors, VPs, CMOs, and CXOs
 
Proven organizational skills to plan and coordinate complex projects
 
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
 
High degree of intellectual curiosity and ability to absorb new concepts quickly
 
High level of energy and personal drive
 
Experience with one or more of the following: digital marketing automation, web content management, personalisation, ecommerce, web analytics and tag management, technology/software/SAAS concepts, custom software development processes and methodologies (including managing Agile projects and scaled agile), technology project management, and governance
 
Familiarity with local regulations and business practices in the Saudi Arabia and Middle East
 
Fluency in English and Arabic
 
At Adobe, you will be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized throughout the world on Best Companies lists. You will also be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow through our unique Check-In approach where ongoing feedback flows freely.
 If you’re looking to make an impact, Adobe's the place for you. Discover what our employees are saying about their career experiences on the Adobe Life blog and explore the meaningful benefits we offer.
 Adobe is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
 About Adobe
 Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe’s industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity.
 
Our 30,000+ employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours.
 
Let’s Adobe together
 At Adobe, we believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. Learn more about Adobe life, including our values and culture , focus on people, purpose and community , Adobe for All , comprehensive benefits programs , the stories we tell , the customers we serve, and how you can help us advance our mission of empowering everyone to create.
 
Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Learn more.
 
Adobe aims to make our Careers website and recruiting process accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email accommodations@adobe.com or call +1 408-536-3015.
 
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At Adobe, we empower employees to innovate with AI — and we look for candidates eager to do the same. As part of the hiring experience, we provide clear guidance on where AI is encouraged during the process and where it’s restricted during live interviews. See how we think about AI in the hiring experience .

Principle Project Manager - Middle East

<div>Manager &ndash; Cost Reporting &amp; Controls Standards (CDU)
Grade: G10 
Function: Central Development Unit (CDU) &ndash; Cost Reporting &amp; Controls
Job Purpose
To support the implementation and consistent application of CDU Cost Reporting and Controls policies, processes, and procedures across Qiddiya Business Units by interpreting approved standards, coordinating internal reviews and approvals, and facilitating structured rollout and BU engagement under the direction of senior CDU leadership.
Key Responsibilities
1. Interpretation &amp; Standard Development Support<ul><li>
Interpret Cost Reporting and Controls policies, processes, and procedures defined by the CDU.</li><li>
Translate approved requirements into clear, structured, and implementable procedures, guidance notes, and supporting materials.</li><li>
Incorporate technical and governance inputs provided by senior CDU team members into draft procedures and standards.</li><li>
Ensure documentation aligns with QIC governance frameworks and Centre of Excellence expectations.</li></ul>
2. Review, Endorsement &amp; Sign‑Off Coordination<ul><li>
Coordinate internal CDU reviews of cost reporting and control procedures.</li><li>
Support the process of obtaining formal endorsement from CDU leadership and required sign‑off from the QIC Centre of Excellence.</li><li>
Manage comments, revisions, and version control through the review and approval cycle.</li><li>
Maintain records of approvals and controlled document registers.</li></ul>
3. Business Unit Rollout &amp; Interface<ul><li>
Support the controlled rollout of approved Cost Reporting and Controls procedures to Business Units.</li><li>
Act as a key point of contact between CDU and BU teams during implementation.</li><li>
Facilitate clarification discussions and structured feedback from Business Units.</li><li>
Support the incorporation of agreed adjustments or refinements, subject to CDU approval, while maintaining standardisation.</li></ul>
4. Procedures Maintenance &amp; Continuous Improvement<ul><li>
Maintain the full suite of current Cost Reporting and Controls procedures, ensuring documents remain accurate, current, and controlled.</li><li>
Track change requests, improvement items, and lessons learned related to procedure application.</li><li>
Support periodic updates to procedures in line with governance decisions, system changes, or maturity improvements.</li></ul>
5. Reporting &amp; Presentation Support<ul><li>
Coordinate and support the issuance of Cost Reporting outputs produced by the department.</li><li>
Prepare reports, dashboards, and PowerPoint presentations to support CDU leadership reviews and governance forums.</li><li>
Consolidate inputs from technical team members into clear, well‑structured management materials.</li></ul>
Key Interfaces<ul><li>
CDU Cost Reporting &amp; Controls senior leadership</li><li>
QIC Centre of Excellence</li><li>
Business Unit Commercial and Cost teams</li><li>
EPMO / governance stakeholders (as required)</li></ul> 

Requirements 
Experience<ul><li>
Experience in governance, reporting, PMO, cost, or commercial support roles within large or complex organisations.</li><li>
Exposure to the development, rollout, or maintenance of policies, processes, or procedures.</li><li>
Experience working across multiple stakeholders and organisational units.</li></ul>
Skills<ul><li>
Strong written communication and procedural drafting skills.</li><li>
Structured and professional stakeholder engagement capability.</li><li>
High attention to detail, document discipline, and version control.</li><li>
Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills.</li><li>
Ability to interpret technical inputs and convert them into clear guidance.</li></ul></div>

Manager- Cost Reporting & Controls Standards. CDU7

Talent 360

<div>About Us
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. 
Position Overview
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.
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.
The position works closely with cybersecurity, legal, compliance, technology, and business teams to embed data governance and privacy practices across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Personal Data Protection (PDPL)<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>
Data Governance &amp; NDMO Compliance<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>
Governance Coordination &amp; Awareness<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> 
Requirements 
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Systems, Law, or related field.<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>Preferred Certifications<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>
Key Skills<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>

Data Protection & Governance Specialist

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