Senior Data Governance Consultant

Alchemy Global is seeking an experienced Senior Data Governance Consultant to support a major data governance and digital transformation initiative in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing enterprise-wide data governance frameworks, strengthening data management practices, and supporting organizational compliance with national data regulations and standards. The role requires extensive expertise in data governance, data management strategy, and the implementation of governance frameworks within complex organizations. Key Responsibilities • Develop and implement comprehensive data governance frameworks, policies, standards, and procedures. • Design and enhance data governance operating models, including data ownership, stewardship, accountability, and decision-making structures. • Support the establishment and operational enablement of Data Management Offices (DMOs). • Assess data governance maturity, identify gaps, and develop actionable improvement roadmaps. • Ensure alignment with Saudi national data governance requirements, standards and applicable regulations. • Oversee initiatives related to data quality, metadata management, data classification, and master data management. • Support the implementation and operationalization of data governance platforms and associated workflows. • Establish governance KPIs, monitoring mechanisms, and compliance reporting frameworks. • Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to integrate governance principles into organizational systems and processes. • Provide expert advisory support, facilitate stakeholder workshops, and lead knowledge-transfer activities. Required Qualifications • PhD in Data Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Management, or a closely related field • Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in data governance, enterprise data management, or closely related disciplines. • Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) certification. • Demonstrated experience developing and implementing enterprise data governance frameworks. • Strong understanding of data governance operating models, data quality management, metadata management, and data lifecycle management. • Experience working with senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams. • Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Qualifications • Previous experience delivering data governance initiatives for government or public-sector organizations. • Knowledge of DAMA-DMBOK principles and internationally recognized data management practices. • Experience implementing enterprise data governance and metadata management platforms. • Arabic language proficiency.