Job Description

Status: Permanent/Staff, Resident

Location: United Arab Emirates

Work Schedule: Minimum of 5 days per week / 9 hours per day

Reporting To: Information Technology Manager

Mission:

Responsible for ensuring the efficient delivery, security, and regulatory compliance of the organisation's information management services. It encompasses ownership and execution of key initiatives--including Data and Information Management projects, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and Data Governance--while aligning these efforts with business goals and legislative standards. Accountable for overseeing processes, systems, and team performance, striving for ongoing improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications:

Education:

Degree in Information Management / Data Management / Information Security or related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Certified Records Manager (CRM), Data Governance and Stewardship Professional (DGSP)) is highly preferred Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Certified preferred.

Experience:

10+ years' experience working within an IT or Data Management environment. Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in Records and Information Management or Data Governance roles, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity. Managing Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) migrations and implementations. Knowledge and hands-on experience with Data Loss Prevention (DLP) technologies and practices. Data Dictionaries and Metadata management. Executing and driving Data Quality programs. Successful vendor management and oversight. Driving AI-based projects, including AI for data classification, automation, and analytics.

Competencies:

Exceptional understanding of data administration and management functions (collection, analysis, distribution etc.) Strong understanding and practical application of Data Governance frameworks, data privacy, and compliance regulations. Strong data management expertise (i.e., understanding of data management scope and objectives). Ability to analyse complex protocol designs, processes, vendor capabilities, data flows and data trends to design data management strategies allowing the efficient monitoring of activities to prevent and/or detect issues. Ability to deal with a "business situation" promptly and efficiently (risks and opportunities) in a manner that is leading to a positive outcome. Effective leadership and people management skills. Harness a working environment which encourages teamwork, energy, and creativity. Excellent project management skills, including ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously. Strong communication, training, and stakeholder engagement skills. Valid United Arab Emirates (UAE) Driving License.
Job Type: Full-time