115 Data Governance jobs in Dubai

About this role:

We are seeking a Data Governance Specialist to join our team. This individual will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of data governance policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain data governance policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and prioritize data governance initiatives
• Monitor and report on data governance metrics and key performance indicators

Requirements:

• Proven experience in data governance or a related field
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to analyze complex data sets and develop insights

What we offer:

• A dynamic and supportive work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A competitive salary and benefits package

If you are passionate about data governance and want to make a meaningful contribution to our organization, please submit your application.

Data Governance BA - Axon Data Governance

1. DG and DQ technical requirements such as DQ management on Axon Informatica in alignment with DG activities.
2. Support DG onboarding and implementation activities on Axon, including reviewing data sets, cleanup activities, uploading, and onboarding new data sets.
3. Support Data Stewards' operationalization, including DQ monitoring, Data Lineage, and metadata management.
4. Assist in DQ dashboard validation and promote adoption for business, encouraging the use of Axon Informatica.
5. Support DG principles integration with EA CPMO and change management initiatives.
6. Assist in CDEs identification, definitions, and business validations.
7. Support IDMC migration and other cloud-based requirements.

Add the Middle East to your global professional experience and have the opportunity to work on some of the leading Digital Transformation programs.

Virtusa is one of the fastest growing IT Services companies in the Middle East with a growing client base in the UAE, KSA, Qatar, & Oman. We work with leading Banking and Financial Services, Travel, Telecom, and Enterprise firms in the region. We have partnered with our clients to win awards from Gartner, IDC, WfMC, and other analysts for the work delivered in the region.

Why not be part of this exciting and award-winning team? Don't just take our word for it—listen to our customers.

We value quality of life, professional and personal development. When you join us, you become part of a global team of 30,000 people that cares about your growth, offers exciting projects, opportunities, and the chance to work with state-of-the-art technologies throughout your career.

We are seeking a skilled Master Data Specialist to join our team. This role will involve supporting the business with SAP ERP system, leading Master Data for Materials, Pricing and Suppliers.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience with data governance and quality domains, and knowledge of MDM tools such as SAP.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and contribute to the success of our organization.

• Support the business with SAP ERP system, leading Master Data for Materials, Pricing and Suppliers.
• Monitor and analyze master data, key data, and master relationship data within the organization.
• Develop models, dashboards, and workflows to support KPI reporting and performance management.
• Ensure data standardization, quality, governance, and provide a single source of trust for the domains.
• Participate in data quality improvement initiatives.

• Minimum 6+ years' experience in Master Data Management (MDM), Data Governance, and Data Quality domains and MDM tools.
• Strong analytical skills, with ability to think critically and solve problems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.

• A dynamic and supportive work environment.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpret and apply data classification guidelines.
• Validate evidence gathered for controls and update as applicable.
• Support the implementation and validation of P3 Controls.
• Perform compliance assessments using the CAST tool to identify and update controls based on reviewed evidence.
• Ensure organizational data practices comply with national standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support review and enforcement of data governance policies, standards, and procedures across business units.
• Coordinate with risk, compliance, and business teams to ensure governance alignment.
• Act as a liaison between the business and the Data Governance Office (DGO) team.
• Facilitate training and onboarding for data stewards and owners across departments.
• Enforce data ownership and accountability structures.
• Engage with business units to identify data ownership and develop domain mapping structures with sign-offs.

About Virtusa:

This role is a key position in our organization responsible for defining, monitoring, and executing data governance policies. It involves designing, implementing, and maintaining tooling for automated data mesh operations, deploying and operating services developed by the team, and providing coaching, mentoring, and career development feedback to team members.

Job Title: Data Governance Specialist

We are currently seeking a highly skilled Data Governance Specialist to join our team in the UAE.

The ideal candidate will have experience in implementing and maintaining Master Data Management platforms, ensuring consistency of key master data domains, and possessing strong integration skills with ERPs, CRMs, and external systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain Master Data Management platforms (e.g. Informatica MDM, SAP MDG).
• Ensure consistency of key master data domains (customers, products, vendors etc.).
• Maintain knowledge of data matching survivorship rules and data governance frameworks.
• Develop strong integration skills with ERPs, CRMs, and external systems.

Requirements:

• Typically 5-8 years of experience in Data Governance and Master Data Management.
• Strong understanding of data matching survivorship rules and data governance frameworks.
• Excellent integration skills with ERPs, CRMs, and external systems.

Benefits:

• Full-time employment opportunity.
• Joining time frame: up to 4 weeks.

Note:

• No remote work options available.

We are seeking an experienced Information Management Professional to join our Middle East delivery team. This person will carry out a mix of functions spanning from internal process improvements to supporting project delivery.

The role involves ensuring that our digital content is produced, stored, shared, and exploited using the latest technologies and practices as agreed by the business. It requires developing information management documents, administering Atkins MIDP Online Tool, and administering Atkins CDE (BIM 360 and ACC) while supporting project teams in utilizing the CDE.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement information management strategies and procedures
• Administer Atkins MIDP Online Tool and Atkins CDE
• Support project teams in utilizing the CDE
• Ensure compliance with ISO 19650 standards

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Thorough understanding of data, information management, and BIM
• Sound knowledge in engineering design
• Expert knowledge of BIM authoring tools, federations, and coordination platforms
• Common data environments, data visualization platforms, automation tools
• Experience in information management/BIM uses
• Strong ability to develop technical documentation
• Effective communication, coordination, and collaboration skills
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Benefits:

• Tax-free salary
• Life insurance coverage
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage
• Paid annual leave
• Company gratuity scheme
• Discretionary bonus program
• Annual flight contribution
• Relocation assistance
• Employee wellbeing program

About Us:

We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of. At jobs-for-humanity, we aim to eliminate discrimination and encourage diversity amongst our workforce.

Role: Data Governance BA focused on Axon Data Governance and Data Quality (DQ) management.

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Support DG onboarding and implementation activities on Axon, including reviewing data sets, cleanup activities, and onboarding new data sets.
• Operationalize Data Stewards by supporting DQ monitoring, data lineage, and metadata management.
• Support DQ dashboard validation and adoption for business users, promoting the use of Axon and Informatica.
• Assist in integrating DG principles with EA, CPMO, and change management initiatives.
• Support identification, definitions, and business validations of CDEs (Customer and Data Elements).
• Support IDMC migration and other cloud-based requirements.

Add the Middle East to your global professional experience and work on leading Digital Transformation programs. Virtusa is a fast-growing IT services company with a client base in the UAE, KSA, Qatar, and Oman, partnering with leading Banking and Financial Services, Travel, Telecom, and Enterprises in the region.

We work with clients to win awards from Gartner, IDC, WfMC and other analysts for our regional work. Our team emphasizes teamwork, quality of life, and professional/personal development. When you join us, you join a team of 30,000+ people globally that cares about growth and works with state-of-the-art technologies.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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The primary objective of this role is to spearhead the development and implementation of data governance frameworks, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and quality of organizational data.

• Develop and implement metadata registries, data catalogs, stewardship models, and data privacy frameworks to maintain data consistency and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deploy quality metrics, issue tracking, scoring models, and remediation analytics.
• Stay up-to-date with industry-leading platforms such as Informatica Suite, Collibra, Azure Purview, IBM Cloud Pak, Snowflake, Databricks, Oracle OBIEE, and Apache Hive.
• Work with Agile, Scrum, and DevOps-aligned project delivery using JIRA, Confluence, ServiceNow, and Git-based CI/CD systems.

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in data governance, data engineering, or data management.
• Strong expertise in implementing data governance frameworks, including metadata management, data lineage, quality rules, and business glossaries.
• Hands-on experience with governance tools such as Axon, EDC, IDQ, Collibra, and Azure Purview.
• Experience integrating governance with BI platforms such as Tableau, Power BI, and OBIEE.
• Exposure to regulated industries such as banking, government, or telecom, with understanding of data privacy and compliance practices.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of a robust data governance framework, driving data-driven decision-making and strategic growth within the organization.

This position requires a highly motivated individual with a passion for data governance and a strong background in related technologies. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, please consider applying for this role.