Data Management Office Specialist

About the Role

The Water Transmission Company is seeking a Data Management Office Specialist to join their team in Riyadh. This full-time role is responsible for developing, implementing, and governing the company's data management strategy. The specialist will ensure compliance with national and international data standards, safeguard sensitive information, promote open data initiatives, and enhance organizational capabilities in data governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all work adheres to approved policies, processes, procedures, and instructions.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in systems, practices, cost optimization, and productivity.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and standards within the company and related functions (*, HC, HSSE, Risk, Cybersecurity).
• Escalate problems to ensure efficient and timely resolution of cases and issues.
• Develop and implement the company’s data management strategy in alignment with organizational objectives and national standards, establishing a comprehensive governance framework.
• Monitor the entire data lifecycle, from creation and storage to processing and disposal, ensuring effective data management that supports operations and decision-making.
• Establish and enforce data classification systems to protect sensitive data and facilitate secure sharing internally and with external entities.
• Protect personal data in compliance with applicable data protection regulations, ensuring secure collection, storage, and use across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with national and international data regulations, standards, and policies, collaborating closely with the National Data Management Office.
• Align the company’s data management practices with the National Data Management Office through active collaboration on strategy, policy development, and compliance.
• Monitor open data initiatives and manage public information access requests in compliance with approved laws and policies.
• Enhance the maturity and capabilities of the Data Management Office for continuous improvement in data governance and management.
• Report regularly on the efficiency and compliance of data management activities, ensuring transparency and recommending improvements.
• Participate in periodic data management and personal data protection meetings scheduled by the National Data Management Office.

Internal and External Collaboration

This role involves significant collaboration with various stakeholders. Internally, the specialist will communicate with all departments within the Water Transmission Company. Externally, key communications will include consultants, contractors, vendors, suppliers, service providers, and government authorities and entities.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, focusing on critical data management functions within the Water Transmission Company. The role requires a proactive approach to data governance and compliance within a dynamic organizational and regulatory landscape.