Data Management Director

Purpose of Job

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