Data Management Director

Data Management Director Apply now » Date: 20 Oct 2026 Location: Riyadh, SA Company: Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority Purpose of Job The job holder is responsible for managing proper implementation of data management strategy, directing development and update of policies and procedures, assessing and approving suggested improvement plans and following-up on implementation to secure effective data management. Job Resposiblites Job Details Strategy and Planning • Contribute to the development of Data Management Office business plan ensuring alignment with ZATCA strategy • Develop the operational plan for Data Management in line with Data Management Office business plan and Risk & Analytics strategic plan • Implement plans and provide input to enable achievement of Data Management goals that support ZATCA’s overall strategic plans Budget Management • Discuss Data Management budgeting requirements with top management and provide input to the budgeting process • Ensure effective utilization of Data Management budget, and report accurately on progress made and challenges encountered • Investigate and propose implementing initiatives that result in positive financial impact for Data Management and mitigates financial and operational risks Data Management Planning • Develop Data Management strategy and related plans, initiatives and programs in line with best practices and ZATCA’s strategic direction, rules and regulations • Promote awareness in data protection, automation and storage across the organization and build communication channels to ensure proper information sharing data related laws, rules and regulations • Direct development of data management policies, standards and procedures ensuring alignment with ZATCA’s overall strategy • Lead development of programs managing meta data and information assets to ensure integrity and quality • Manage development of roles, responsibilities and rules to related data owners to facilitate traceability of data breaches Data Management Oversight • Follow-up on implementation of data management plans and review identified data issues to interfere when needed for resolution • Recommend improvement areas and guide accordingly development of new data management projects to optimize the use of data within the bounds of policies and guidelines • Monitor proper implementation of data management projects to ensure accurate and prompt delivery of services requested by ZATCA’s functions • Oversee implementation of improvement action plans to minimize facing new data related issues • Review developed reports and data assessments to keep track on ZATCA’s compliance levels with data standards and policies People Management • Participate in the identification and recruitment of key talent • Guide, mentor and support direct reports in order to execute duties according to set policies and processes • Develop individual performance objectives, provide necessary support, evaluate/appraise team and provide regular feedback on performance • Establish a high-performance working environment and promote ZATCA values Communication and Contacs Education • Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science or equivalent is required • Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science or equivalent is preferred Experience An optimal of 8 years of relevant experience, with a preferred 3 years of experience in managerial level Competencies IT Compliance - Advanced Policy Making - Advanced Data Analytics - Advanced Data Management Planning and Design - Advanced Data Processing - Advanced Database Design and Operations - Advanced Professionalism - Proficient Collaboration and Communication - Proficient Results Oriented - Proficient Customer Focus - Proficient Enablement of Change and Innovation - Proficient Leading by Example - Proficient Strategic Thinking - Developing Develop Teams - Proficient Operational Excellence - Proficient Apply now » Find similar jobs: Join Talent Community Home Page View All Jobs Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. All rights reserved © 2022

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science or equivalent is required. Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science or equivalent is preferred. An optimal of 8 years of relevant experience, with a preferred 3 years of experience in managerial level.

Strategy and Planning • Contribute to the development of Data Management Office business plan ensuring alignment with ZATCA strategy • Develop the operational plan for Data Management in line with Data Management Office business plan and Risk & Analytics strategic plan • Implement plans and provide input to enable achievement of Data Management goals that support ZATCA’s overall strategic plans Budget Management • Discuss Data Management budgeting requirements with top management and provide input to the budgeting process • Ensure effective utilization of Data Management budget, and report accurately on progress made and challenges encountered • Investigate and propose implementing initiatives that result in positive financial impact for Data Management and mitigates financial and operational risks Data Management Planning • Develop Data Management strategy and related plans, initiatives and programs in line with best practices and ZATCA’s strategic direction, rules and regulations • Promote awareness in data protection, automation and storage across the organization and build communication channels to ensure proper information sharing data related laws, rules and regulations • Direct development of data management policies, standards and procedures ensuring alignment with ZATCA’s overall strategy • Lead development of programs managing meta data and information assets to ensure integrity and quality • Manage development of roles, responsibilities and rules to related data owners to facilitate traceability of data breaches Data Management Oversight • Follow-up on implementation of data management plans and review identified data issues to interfere when needed for resolution • Recommend improvement areas and guide accordingly development of new data management projects to optimize the use of data within the bounds of policies and guidelines • Monitor proper implementation of data management projects to ensure accurate and prompt delivery of services requested by ZATCA’s functions • Oversee implementation of improvement action plans to minimize facing new data related issues • Review developed reports and data assessments to keep track on ZATCA’s compliance levels with data standards and policies People Management • Participate in the identification and recruitment of key talent • Guide, mentor and support direct reports in order to execute duties according to set policies and processes • Develop individual performance objectives, provide necessary support, evaluate/appraise team and provide regular feedback on performance • Establish a high-performance working environment and promote ZATCA values