Data Governance Manager

The role involves defining and managing the data governance and data management framework to guide the organization toward a federated, domain-oriented data mesh. This includes creating trusted and discoverable data products within a client platform built on Microsoft Azure and Fabric, utilizing Microsoft Purview for governance purposes.

Key Responsibilities
- Design governance policies, standards, and roles such as data owners, stewards, and governance council members.
- Operationalize the data mesh by establishing domain boundaries, data product standards, data contracts, and federated governance structures.
- Implement and promote the adoption of the data catalog, preferably Microsoft Purview, covering glossary management, ownership, lineage, and classification.
- Lead domain modeling efforts, both conceptual and logical, aligned with domain-driven design principles.
- Design dimensional models including star schemas, conformed dimensions, and slowly changing dimensions.
- Define data quality rules and key performance indicators (KPIs), as well as master and reference data strategies.
- Conduct maturity assessments and workshops, providing coaching to data owners and stewards to enhance governance capabilities.

Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience in data management, with hands-on involvement in governance programs and enterprise data modeling.
- Strong expertise in data mesh concepts and federated governance frameworks.
- Practical experience with enterprise data catalogs such as Microsoft Purview, Collibra, Alation, or Informatica.
- Proficiency in dimensional and domain modeling using tools like Erwin, ER/Studio, or SqlDBM.
- Working knowledge of cloud data platforms including Microsoft Fabric, Synapse, Databricks, or Snowflake, and familiarity with medallion architecture.
- Advanced SQL skills and excellent stakeholder communication abilities in English.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Certifications such as DAMA CDMP or DCAM are highly desirable.
- Experience in logistics, ports, or supply chain industries is an advantage.
- Familiarity with NDMO standards and PDPL regulations; Arabic language skills are a plus.
- Competitive salary packages and an exemplary work environment are offered.

Candidates are encouraged to apply by clearly indicating the job title “Data Governance” in their application. Please note that the selection process is highly competitive, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.