Data Governance Architect

Location Riyadh, Saudi Arabia# Data Governance Architect at Compunet Connections Location Riyadh , Saudi Arabia Salary $6500 - $7000 /month

Job Type Full-time

Date Posted November 19th, 2025

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** Domain Preferred**:
Banking
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* Location:

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Onsite)
**** Experience

Required:

5 Years
**** Responsibilities
* * Developing and implementing data governance strategies, frameworks, and policies to  ensure data quality, security, and compliance   Involves creating and maintaining data architecture, establishing data quality and  lineage standards, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to  regulations like GDPR.
This role designs the technical infrastructure that supports data governance initiatives,  from data modeling to the selection of governance tools.  Key responsibilities   Strategy and framework development:
Create and implement a comprehensive data  governance strategy and framework aligned with business objectives and regulatory  requirements.
Policy and standards enforcement:
Define, document, and enforce data governance  policies, procedures, and standards for data quality, security, access, and lineage.
Data architecture design:
Design and maintain the enterprise data architecture, including  data models, data lakes, and data warehouses, ensuring it supports governance  requirements.
Stakeholder collaboration:
Work with business and IT stakeholders, data owners, and  data stewards to ensure data governance is embedded in processes and solutions.
Compliance and security:
Ensure data architecture and policies comply with relevant  laws and regulations, and implement security measures to protect data.
Tool evaluation and implementation:
Assess, select, and guide the implementation of  data governance tools and technologies, such as data catalogs and workflow  management systems.
Data quality and lineage:
Establish and monitor data quality metrics and develop data  lineage programs to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and traceability.
Change management and education:
Drive awareness and adoption of data governance  principles through training, workshops, and communication strategies.  Required skills and qualifications Deep understanding of data architecture, data modeling, and data management  principles.

Experience with data governance concepts like data quality, metadata management, and  master data management.
Proficiency with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and data-related technologies.
Knowledge of data security and privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR).
Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

** Experience with data governance tools is preferred.*
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