Data Governance Specialist

Overview

We are seeking a Data Governance Specialist to join the Corporate Data Office Division of our Digital Transformation Admin Area.

 

The Corporate Data Office is responsible for establishing and executing world-class Corporate-wide data governance to ensure all data assets are proactively and efficiently governed and managed across Saudi Aramco, to foster a data driven organization and promote data value realization in line with its strategic goals as well to adequately comply with national and international data regulations.

 

Your primary role will be to lead and manage corporate-wide data governance activities as part of the Corporate Data Strategy, Governance and Architecture programs. You will focus on establishing and implementing the corporate data strategy, governance framework, policies, standards and practices at all levels of the organization in order to achieve the required level of data maturity and capability across the organization. Thus, enabling compliance with national data regulations, promoting a data driven business culture, modernizing data ecosystem and enabling data value realization. You will be required to work closely with all key business and operational areas to improve the control, quality, trust and value of core data assets and adequately meet regulatory and business data requirements.

 

 

Key Responsibilities

As the successful candidate you will be required to perform the following:

 

• Establish and govern keys areas within the enterprise Data Strategy, Governance and Architecture Implementation Plans, including prioritization of critical data and development of key data capabilities and domains.

 

• Rollout an enterprise-wide data governance framework, with a focus on data ownership/stewardship and improvement of data quality through changes in operational culture, processes and leveraging relevant tools and technology.

 

• Define roles and responsibilities, operating model for related data governance and management activities, to ensure clear accountability for data stewardship of Saudi Aramco principal data assets.

 

• Assist in the development, roll out and adoption of corporate data standards and guidelines across the enterprise.

 

• Lead and manage the implementation of one or more key data domains across the organization including data governance, data quality management, master data management, data catalog and data sharing, data architecture, AI governance. 

 

• Support establishment of Corporate Data Architecture function and modernized data fabric architecture. 

 

• Lead and / or support the AI Governance group.

 

• Assist in further developing the structure of the Corporate Data Office.

 

• Support data literacy across the organization through the Corporate Data Academy.

 

• Promote data culture and awareness across the organization.

 

• Support business areas and corporate functions in understanding and realizing the benefits of governing and managing their data as well as driving identification of business value uses as well as ensuring their compliance with data regulations and laws (national and international).

 

• Define key performance indicators of data compliance and maturity. Track and report on these key performance indicators.

 

• Lead and participate in relevant data governance and management forums.

 

Minimum requirements

• As the successful candidate you will hold a Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or relevant field.

• You should have a minimum of 10 years’ experience working for major global organizations, with extensive and deep data experience, including at least 5 years within a senior management or leadership capacity.
• Certifications in data governance and management (e.g. CDMP) are preferred.
• You must have extensive experience as a subject matter expert in the data governance, management and data architecture domains within a large complex organization.
• Extensive knowledge of industry leading data governance and management practices is essential.
• Extensive knowledge of data related governance regulatory requirements and emerging trends and issues is also required.
• You will have practical track records in data governance practices, business and technology issues related to management of enterprise information assets.
• You must also be able to demonstrate strong consulting skills, with change management concepts and strategies, including communication, culture change and performance measurement.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise risk management framework, methodology and processes is preferred.

• You must possess excellent English communication skills (both written and verbal) to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• An analytical mindset with the ability to assess data risks and develop practical solutions is preferred.
• The ability to think strategically and align data objectives with overall organizational business goals and outcomes would also be beneficial.

Job Posting Duration

Job posting start date: 07/01/2025

Job posting end date: 12/31/2025