Data Management Consultant

Job Summary We are seeking a Mid-Level Data Management Consultant to support clients across Saudi Arabia in implementing enterprise data management and governance frameworks aligned with National Data Management Office (NDMO) standards and Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority regulatory requirements. The consultant will work closely with client stakeholders to assess current data maturity, design governance operating models, improve data quality practices, and support compliance with Saudi national data regulations including Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL). The ideal candidate combines strong consulting capabilities with hands-on experience in data governance, metadata management, data quality, and enterprise data strategy. Key Responsibilities Consulting & Advisory • Support client engagements related to enterprise data management, governance, and regulatory compliance. • Conduct current-state assessments and data maturity evaluations against NDMO frameworks. • Assist in developing target-state data governance operating models, policies, standards, and procedures. • Facilitate workshops and stakeholder meetings with business and technical teams. • Prepare client deliverables including assessments, gap analysis reports, governance frameworks, and implementation roadmaps. Data Governance & Compliance • Support implementation of NDMO Data Management Controls and standards. • Advise clients on compliance with Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority regulations and Saudi PDPL requirements. • Assist in defining data ownership, stewardship, classification, retention, and access management practices. • Develop governance artifacts such as data dictionaries, metadata standards, and data lineage documentation. Data Quality & Management • Conduct data quality assessments and identify remediation opportunities. • Support implementation of data quality frameworks, KPIs, and monitoring processes. • Assist clients in establishing master data management (MDM) and metadata management practices. • Collaborate with technical teams on data cleansing, migration, and integration initiatives. Stakeholder Management • Engage with client executives, data owners, IT teams, risk, compliance, and business stakeholders. • Translate business requirements into practical data governance and management solutions. • Support change management and user adoption initiatives related to data governance programs. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Business Analytics, or related field. • 4–7 years of experience in data management, data governance, or consulting roles. • Experience working on data governance or digital transformation projects .

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Business Analytics, or related field. 4–7 years of experience in data management, data governance, or consulting roles. Experience working on data governance or digital transformation projects.

Consulting & Advisory: Support client engagements related to enterprise data management, governance, and regulatory compliance. Conduct current-state assessments and data maturity evaluations against NDMO frameworks. Assist in developing target-state data governance operating models, policies, standards, and procedures. Facilitate workshops and stakeholder meetings with business and technical teams. Prepare client deliverables including assessments, gap analysis reports, governance frameworks, and implementation roadmaps. Data Governance & Compliance: Support implementation of NDMO Data Management Controls and standards. Advise clients on compliance with Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority regulations and Saudi PDPL requirements. Assist in defining data ownership, stewardship, classification, retention, and access management practices. Develop governance artifacts such as data dictionaries, metadata standards, and data lineage documentation. Data Quality & Management: Conduct data quality assessments and identify remediation opportunities. Support implementation of data quality frameworks, KPIs, and monitoring processes. Assist clients in establishing master data management (MDM) and metadata management practices. Collaborate with technical teams on data cleansing, migration, and integration initiatives. Stakeholder Management: Engage with client executives, data owners, IT teams, risk, compliance, and business stakeholders. Translate business requirements into practical data governance and management solutions. Support change management and user adoption initiatives related to data governance programs.