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About Badael Company

Badael Company is seeking a Data & AI Governance Manager to join its team in Riyadh. This full-time role is integral to establishing robust data and AI governance frameworks within the organization.

Role Overview

The Data & AI Governance Manager is responsible for defining and operationalizing comprehensive data and AI governance frameworks. This involves ensuring data is trusted, secure, well-managed, and compliant with regulatory requirements such as PDPL and SDAIA. The role focuses on implementing governance controls across data ownership, quality, access, usage, and responsible AI practices, translating policies into practical standards and processes aligned with organizational strategy, data platforms, and business priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement the Data & AI Governance framework, including policies, standards, and operating procedures.
• Establish governance structures such as councils, forums, decision rights, and escalation mechanisms.
• Define and formalize data ownership and stewardship models across priority data domains.
• Establish and maintain data quality frameworks, including standards, issue management, and escalation processes.
• Define and implement AI governance processes, covering use case intake, review, approval, and monitoring.
• Ensure responsible AI practices are embedded across AI initiatives and aligned with governance standards.
• Define and enforce data access controls and usage policies in alignment with governance frameworks.
• Ensure data privacy, protection, and security requirements are implemented and maintained.
• Conduct governance gap assessments and support remediation planning and execution.
• Coordinate with business, data, and technology stakeholders to ensure adoption of governance frameworks.
• Promote accountability for data ownership, quality, and compliance across the organization.

Strategic and Operational Leadership

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Data & Analytics department’s strategy, translating it into annual business and operational plans.
• Provide input and support for the preparation, consolidation, and monitoring of the department’s annual budget.
• Supervise operational excellence improvement initiatives and drive continuous enhancement of organizational effectiveness and business performance.
• Provide strategic direction, guidance, and performance management to direct reporting roles, ensuring alignment with short- and long-term business goals.
• Oversee the successful implementation of talent management activities for the team.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 6+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or a related field.
• At least 1+ year of experience in a managerial role.
• Strong understanding of data governance principles, enterprise data ecosystems, and cross-functional stakeholder collaboration.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements, including PDPL and SDAIA guidelines.

Location and Work Type

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to critical data and AI initiatives within Badael Company.