We have an urgent requirement Program Manager Data Governance Program for our client based at Dubai location
Experience in program management with at least 6 years focused on data governance or data management in the banking or financial services sector.Must
Implement data cataloging metadata management and data lineage tools to enhance data visibility and accessibility.Must
Experience 10 years
Experience with regulatory compliance requirements for the banking industry such as GDPR CCPA BCBS 239 and AML/KYC regulationsMust
Certification in program or project management (e.g. PMP PRINCE2) or data governance (e.g. DGSP CDMP) is a plus.
Banking Domain Must
Position Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Program Manager to lead and oversee the Data Governance Program for a large banking organization. The Program Manager will be responsible for the successful execution of data governance initiatives ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements promoting data quality and fostering a culture of data stewardship across the enterprise. This role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional leadership communication and organizational skills to align crossfunctional teams and drive the adoption of governance frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive Data Governance strategy aligned with the organization s objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Act as a liaison between senior leadership stakeholders and crossfunctional teams to ensure program alignment and success.
- Drive organizational change to establish a culture of data governance and stewardship.
- Great focus on program risk identification and timely reporting and devising action to address it.
- Cost benefit analysis and justification to investments.
- Planning and project management:
- Project planning scheduling & tracking
- Work prioritization and resource planning
- Risk identification and reporting
- Team planning and management
- Status reporting
Governance Framework Implementation:
- Establish and manage a robust Data Governance framework including policies standards roles and responsibilities.
- Implement data cataloging metadata management and data lineage tools to enhance data visibility and accessibility.
- Oversee the creation of workflows and processes to ensure adherence to governance policies.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Reports to CXO level executives with program status update risk management and outcomes.
- Collaborate with business units IT teams and compliance officers to identify governance priorities and resolve datarelated challenges.
- Facilitate the Data Governance Council meetings and ensure effective decisionmaking.
- Serve as a point of contact for internal and external auditors regarding data governancerelated queries.
- Compliance and Risk Management:
- Ensure adherence to industry regulations and bankingspecific compliance requirements.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to data usage sharing and security.
- Monitoring and Reporting:
- Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness of the Data Governance Program.
- Provide regular updates to CXO level executive leadership on program status risks and outcomes.
- Prepare and present audit and compliance reports as required.
Team Leadership and Mentorship:
- Lead crossfunctional teams including data stewards analysts and governance professionals.
- Provide training and mentoring to promote awareness and understanding of data governance practices.
Technical Expertise:
- Understanding of data engineering principles and practices: Good understanding of data pipelines data storage solutions data quality concepts and data security is crucial.
- Familiarity with data engineering tools and technologies: This may include knowledge of ETL/ELT tools Informatica IDMC MDM data warehousing solutions Collabra data quality cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP) and data governance frameworks
Qualifications
- Bachelor s degree in computer science Data Management Business Administration or a related field; MBA or equivalent experience preferred.
- 10 years of experience in program management with at least 6 years focused on data governance or data management in the banking or financial services sector.
- Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks principles and tools (e.g. Collibra Informatica Alation).
- Experience with regulatory compliance requirements for the banking industry such as GDPR CCPA BCBS 239 and AML/KYC regulations.
- Proven track record of successfully managing large complex programs with crossfunctional teams.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and align diverse groups.
- Familiarity with data analytics data quality management and enterprise architecture concepts.
- Certification in program or project management (e.g. PMP PRINCE2) or data governance (e.g. DGSP CDMP) is a plus.
Key Competencies
- Strong strategic thinking and problemsolving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in program management tools and methodologies.
- Strong analytical and decisionmaking capabilities.
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