Program Manager- Data Governance

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We are Urgently Hiring for the position of Program Manager- Data Governance

Role: Program Manager- Data Governance

Location: Dubai

Experience: Min 10+ Years

Notice Period: Immediate- 15 Days

Job Description:

Develop and execute a comprehensive Data Governance strategy aligned with the organization's objectives and regulatory requirements.

Act as a liaison between senior leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to ensure program alignment and success.

Drive organizational change to establish a culture of data governance and stewardship.

Great focus on program risk identification and timely reporting and devising action to address it.

Planning and Project Management:

1. Project planning, scheduling & tracking
2. Work prioritization and resource planning
3. Risk identification and reporting
4. Team planning and management
5. Status reporting

Governance Framework Implementation:

1. Establish and manage a robust Data Governance framework, including policies, standards, roles, and responsibilities.
2. Implement data cataloging, metadata management, and data lineage tools to enhance data visibility and accessibility.
3. Oversee the creation of workflows and processes to ensure adherence to governance policies.
4. Facilitate the Data Governance Council meetings and ensure effective decision-making.
5. Serve as a point of contact for internal and external auditors regarding data governance-related queries.

Compliance and Risk Management:

1. Ensure adherence to industry regulations and banking-specific compliance requirements.
2. Identify and mitigate risks related to data usage, sharing, and security.
3. Provide regular updates to CXO level executive leadership on program status, risks, and outcomes.
4. Prepare and present audit and compliance reports as required.

Team Leadership and Mentorship:

Lead cross-functional teams, including data stewards, analysts, and governance professionals.

Understanding of Data Engineering Principles and Practices: Good understanding of data pipelines, data storage solutions, data quality concepts, and data security is crucial.

Familiarity with Data Engineering Tools and Technologies: This may include knowledge of ETL/ELT tools, Informatica IDMC, MDM, data warehousing solutions, Collibra data quality, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and data governance frameworks.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in computer science, Data Management, Business Administration, MBA or equivalent experience preferred.
2. 10+ years of experience in program management, with at least 6+ years focused on data governance or data management in the banking or financial services sector.
3. Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks, principles, and tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation).
4. Experience with regulatory compliance requirements for the banking industry, such as GDPR, CCPA, BCBS 239, and AML/KYC regulations.
5. Proven track record of successfully managing large, complex programs with cross-functional teams.