Director Geospatial Data Governance

About the Role

Qiddiya is seeking a Director Geospatial Data Governance to provide strategic leadership and governance for the company's enterprise geospatial capabilities. This full-time role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and is responsible for managing the GIS team and overseeing the Esri Enterprise platform, including the Enterprise Geodatabase (SDE) and ArcGIS Enterprise environment.

Role Purpose and Context

The Director ensures that geospatial information is managed as a trusted enterprise asset, supporting various initiatives such as planning, design, development, construction, operations, asset management, and digital twin projects. The position involves establishing and maintaining geospatial governance, data stewardship, quality assurance, platform performance, security, and compliance, while driving innovation and business value through geospatial technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the enterprise geospatial strategy and roadmap, aligning GIS initiatives with corporate objectives.
• Establish and maintain enterprise GIS governance frameworks, policies, standards, and procedures.
• Serve as the business owner for the Esri Enterprise environment, overseeing ArcGIS Enterprise, Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Server, and Enterprise Geodatabases (SDE).
• Govern the design, structure, and management of enterprise geodatabases, including schema modifications and design changes.
• Define enterprise GIS quality management frameworks, validation rules, and quality controls.
• Define digital geospatial deliverable requirements for projects and programs, ensuring compliance with GIS standards.
• Lead the integration of GIS with BIM, CAD, Civil 3D, asset management systems, digital twins, and other enterprise platforms.
• Lead and develop a high-performing GIS team, providing mentoring and professional development opportunities.
• Build strong relationships across business units, projects, and executive leadership teams, representing geospatial interests in enterprise governance forums.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Essential: Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geomatics, Surveying, Geography, Information Management, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Essential: Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in GIS, geospatial information management, or enterprise spatial systems.
• Essential: Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in leadership and people management roles.
• Essential: Demonstrated experience managing enterprise GIS environments and large-scale geospatial programs.
• Desirable: Master's degree in GIS, Geomatics, Information Management, Data Management, Engineering, or Business Administration.
• Desirable: Esri Technical Certification.
• Desirable: Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent).
• Desirable: Data Governance or Information Management certifications.

Work Environment

This role operates within a dynamic environment at Qiddiya, focusing on the strategic advancement of geospatial capabilities across various large-scale development projects. The position requires collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders, both internal and external, to ensure the effective management and utilization of geospatial data.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the specified requirements are encouraged to apply for this position to contribute to Qiddiya's enterprise geospatial initiatives.