Data Governance Manager

Data & Business Intelligence
Dubai
December 23, 2025
$6400 - $12500 / month
Full Time

Job Description

The Data Governance Manager is responsible for defining and implementing enterprise-wide data management practices. This role establishes governance frameworks, enforces data standards, and drives continuous improvements in data quality and stewardship. Operating within the Al-Futtaim Global Technology & Digital Platform (GTDP), the position collaborates closely with internal stakeholders to ensure data is properly managed, secured, and leveraged to deliver business value.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the execution and continuous improvement of the enterprise Data Management Strategy.
  • Develop and maintain Data Governance frameworks, policies, standards, and data ownership models.
  • Implement and manage the Data Stewardship model, defining roles and accountability across Line of Business (LoB) and IT functions.
  • Facilitate Data Governance forums, working groups, and steering committees with Data Owners across LoBs.
  • Collaborate with IT Business Partners and LoBs to implement Data Quality Management processes.
  • Partner with Data Engineering & Operations to integrate data quality controls into pipelines and platforms.
  • Ensure MDM solutions meet business requirements and governance standards.
  • Align data governance priorities with program and project pipelines in collaboration with IT Business Partners.
  • Work with Data Privacy, Protection, and Information Security teams to ensure compliance with regulatory and security standards.
  • Ensure architecture decisions comply with data governance requirements.
  • Maintain the data catalog, business glossary, data dictionary, and metadata management practices.
  • Oversee governance processes including data classification, change management, compliance checks, and reporting.
  • Monitor adherence to data policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Advocate for data governance and support organizational change initiatives.

Skill & Experience

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
  • Ability to influence and drive change across business and IT functions.
  • Proven experience managing cross-functional governance processes.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Management, or a related field.
  • Over 10 years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, or related IT roles.
  • Deep understanding of data management areas, including Data Strategy, Data Governance & Stewardship, Data Quality, Master Data Management (MDM), and Metadata Management.
  • Experience with Data Governance and Data Cataloguing tools such as Oval Edge, Collibra, Informatica, Alation, Talend, IBM Infosphere, or similar.
  • Experience with Data Quality platforms such as SAP, Informatica, Ataccama, Syniti, or equivalent.

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