Data Governance Manager Al Futtaim Private Company (LLC)

Strategy and Framework Development Support the execution of the enterprise Data Management Strategy and contribute to its continuous evolution. Develop and enhance Data Governance frameworks, policies, standards, and data ownership models. Implement and manage the Data Stewardship model, ensuring clear roles and accountability across Line of Business (LoB) and IT functions. Facilitate Data Governance forums, working groups, and steering committees with the Data Owners across the Line of Business (LoB). Collaboration and Partnership Collaborate and support IT Business Partner Organization and LoBs to implement Data Quality Management processes. Partner with Data Engineering & Operations to embed data quality controls into data pipelines and platforms. Collaborate with technical teams to ensure MDM solutions align with business requirements and governance standards. Partner with IT Business Partners to align data governance priorities with program and project pipelines. Coordinate with the Data Privacy & Protection Office and Information Security Compliance to ensure alignment with regulatory and security controls. Governance and Compliance Ensure that architecture decisions align with data governance requirements. Maintain and operationalize the data catalog, business glossary, data dictionary, and metadata management practices. Oversee day-to-day governance processes including Data Classification tagging, change management, compliance checks, and governance reporting. Monitor adherence to data policies, standards, and regulatory requirements. Serve as a governance advocate and change agent across the organization. Required Skills To Be Successful: Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to influence and drive changes across business and IT organizations. Proven ability to manage cross-functional governance processes.