Data Management Office Specialist

About the Water Transmission Company

The Water Transmission Company (شركة نقل المياه) is seeking a Data Management Office Specialist to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is a full-time position focused on developing, implementing, and governing the company's data management strategy.

Role Purpose

The Data Management Office Specialist is responsible for establishing and maintaining WTCO's data management framework. This role ensures compliance with national and international data standards, protects sensitive information, supports open data initiatives, and enhances the organization's data governance capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement WTCO’s data management strategy, aligning it with organizational objectives and national standards, including a comprehensive governance framework.
• Monitor the entire data lifecycle, from creation and storage to processing and disposal, to ensure effective data management that supports operations and decision-making.
• Establish and enforce data classification systems to protect sensitive data and facilitate secure sharing within the organization and with external entities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable data protection regulations, safeguarding personal data throughout its collection, storage, and use.
• Ensure WTCO’s adherence to national and international data regulations, standards, and policies, collaborating closely with the National Data Management Office.
• Actively collaborate with the National Data Management Office on strategy, policy development, and compliance to align WTCO’s data management practices.
• Monitor WTCO’s 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 to drive 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.
• Ensure work is performed according 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 WTCO and related functions (*, HC, HSSE, Risk, Cybersecurity).
• Escalate problems to ensure efficient and timely resolution of cases/issues.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in data management or a related field.

Work Environment

This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, within a dynamic environment focused on critical water transmission infrastructure.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to apply for this role. Salary details will be disclosed during the interview process.