Senior NDMO Consultant (Arabic Speaker)

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• Lead NDMO compliance assessments and maturity evaluations.
• Design and implement enterprise-wide Data Governance Frameworks aligned with NDMO standards.
• Develop and maintain data governance policies, standards, procedures, and operating models.
• Establish Data Stewardship, Data Ownership, and Data Custodian frameworks.
• Define and implement Data Quality Management processes, KPIs, and controls.
• Develop Metadata Management and Data Catalog strategies.
• Support Master Data Management (MDM) initiatives.
• Conduct gap assessments and prepare remediation roadmaps for NDMO compliance.
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder engagement sessions in both Arabic and English.
• Collaborate with Information Security, Risk, Compliance, and Privacy teams to ensure alignment with Saudi regulations.
• Support implementation of Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) requirements.
• Prepare executive-level presentations, compliance reports, and governance dashboards.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to practice development initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, Data Quality, Data Architecture, or Regulatory Compliance.
• Strong experience working with NDMO Data Management Framework and related standards.
• Hands-on experience in governance operating model design and implementation.
• Experience conducting governance assessments, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Familiarity with Saudi regulatory frameworks, including PDPL and SDAIA guidelines.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to engage with executive leadership and business teams.
  
  

  Mandatory Skills

  • NDMO Data Management Standards
  • Data Governance
  • Data Quality Management
  • Metadata Management
  • Data Classification
  • Master Data Management (MDM)
  • Data Lifecycle Management
  • Data Privacy & Protection
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Risk Management
  • Policy & Procedure Development
  • Business Process Analysis

  Preferred Certifications

  • DCAM (Data Management Capability Assessment Model)
  • DAMA CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional)
  • DGSP (Data Governance & Stewardship Professional)
  • COBIT
  • ISO 38505
  • ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor
  • Privacy-related certifications (CIPP, CIPM, etc.)

  Preferred Tools

  • Microsoft Purview
  • Collibra
  • Informatica Data Governance
  • IBM InfoSphere
  • OneTrust
  • Alation
  • Talend Data Quality
  • Azure Data Services

  Language Requirements

  • Fluent Arabic (Speaking, Reading, and Writing) – Mandatory
  • Fluent English (Speaking, Reading, and Writing) – Mandatory
    
    
    

    Desired Attributes

    • Strong consulting and client-facing experience.
    • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
    • Excellent presentation and workshop facilitation skills.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
    • Experience working with government, semi-government, or large enterprise organizations in Saudi Arabia is highly preferred.