Data and AI GRC Manager
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About the Role
Edari is hiring a Data and AI GRC Manager for a large semi-governmental entity in Dubai. You will design and operationalize data and AI governance frameworks, manage AI risk processes, and ensure compliance with UAE PDPL, EU AI Act, and other standards.
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Responsibilities
- Design, establish, and operationalize the organization's Data and AI Governance framework from a greenfield environment
- Develop and manage AI governance processes including AI use case intake, risk tiering, model risk management, bias and explainability controls
- Establish and maintain group wide data governance standards covering data ownership, stewardship, quality, lineage, metadata management, etc.
- Define and implement a data stewardship operating model and enterprise data catalog taxonomy
- Operationalize compliance with UAE PDPL and align governance frameworks with EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, and ISO/IEC 27001
- Author and implement AI risk tiering methodologies, governance processes, and control frameworks
- Implement governance controls within platforms such as Palantir Foundry, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Fabric
- Establish and facilitate governance forums, working groups, and stakeholder review committees
- Partner with Data and AI, Legal, Risk, Information Security, Enterprise Architecture, and Technology teams
- Drive awareness, training, and adoption of data and AI governance practices across the organization
Requirements
- 6–10 years of experience in Data Governance, AI Governance, Data Management, Risk Management, or related disciplines
- Proven experience designing and implementing governance frameworks from inception
- Strong understanding of data governance principles (data quality, metadata, lineage, etc.)
- Experience establishing AI governance frameworks covering model risk, explainability, fairness, etc.
- Experience implementing governance controls in platforms like Microsoft Purview, Palantir Foundry, etc.
- Strong understanding of UAE PDPL, EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, ISO/IEC 27001
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Bachelor's degree in Information Management, Data Management, Computer Science, or related discipline
- Professional certifications such as CDMP, IAPP CIPM, IAPP CIPP/E, ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer preferred
Full Job Posting
Job Overview
- We are looking for a Data and AI GRC Manager to establish, implement, and manage the organization's Data and AI Governance, Risk, and Compliance framework.
- This role requires a hands on governance specialist with experience building governance frameworks from the ground up.
- This is an annually renewable contract position reporting to the Director of Data and AI.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, establish, and operationalize the organization's Data and AI Governance framework from a greenfield environment.
- Develop and manage AI governance processes including AI use case intake, risk tiering, model risk management, bias and explainability controls.
- Establish and maintain group wide data governance standards covering data ownership, stewardship, quality, lineage, metadata management, cataloguing, classification, retention, and lifecycle management.
- Define and implement a data stewardship operating model and enterprise data catalog taxonomy across the group.
- Operationalize compliance with UAE PDPL and align governance frameworks with EU AI Act, NIST AI Risk Management Framework, ISO/IEC 42001, and ISO/IEC 27001.
- Author and implement AI risk tiering methodologies, governance processes, and control frameworks.
- Implement governance controls and processes within platforms such as Palantir Foundry, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Fabric.
- Establish and facilitate governance forums, working groups, and stakeholder review committees.
- Partner closely with Data and AI, Legal, Risk, Information Security, Enterprise Architecture, and Technology teams.
- Drive awareness, training, and adoption of data and AI governance practices across the organization.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- 6–10 years of experience in Data Governance, AI Governance, Data Management, Risk Management, or related disciplines.
- Proven experience designing and implementing governance frameworks, data catalogs, stewardship models, or model risk management processes from inception.
- Strong understanding of data governance principles including data quality, metadata management, lineage, stewardship, classification, retention, and master data management concepts.
- Experience establishing AI governance frameworks covering model risk, explainability, fairness, accountability, and responsible AI practices.
- Demonstrated experience implementing governance controls within enterprise data and governance platforms such as Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Fabric, Palantir Foundry, Collibra, Alation, Informatica, or similar tools.
- Strong understanding of UAE PDPL, EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, and ISO/IEC 27001 frameworks and standards.
- Experience working across Legal, Risk, Security, Data, and Technology functions within complex enterprise environments.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Professional certifications such as CDMP, IAPP CIPM, IAPP CIPP/E, ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer, or ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer are preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Information Management, Data Management, Computer Science, Risk Management, Information Security, or a related discipline.
Additional Information
- Preference will be given to candidates available immediately.
- Must be able to work in United Arab Emirates.
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