Data Platform & Management Manager
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About the Role
Role Purpose Lead the strategy, operation, and governance of the organization's Data Platform and Data Management functions to deliver a secure, scalable, and robust analytics p.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the strategy, operation, and governance of the organization's Data Platform and Data Management functions
- Develop vision, strategy, and roadmap for Data Platform & Data Management
- Lead enterprise data governance initiatives and implement Saudi data regulations (SDAIA, NDMO, NCA)
- Manage PMO for enterprise data governance and ensure regulatory compliance
- Lead Data Engineers, Analytics Developers, Architects, Infrastructure & Network Engineers
- Present reports to senior leadership and work closely with C suite executives
- Lead analytics product development and guide software engineering teams
- Define enterprise Data Platform architecture and implement Agile methodologies
- Evaluate emerging technologies and pilot new tools and platforms
Requirements
- Minimum 9 years in technology
- Minimum 4 years in a managerial role
- Experience managing Data Engineering or Data Platform teams
- Experience delivering enterprise Data Platform projects
- Hands on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Strong experience with Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, Git, and Jira/Azure DevOps
- Knowledge of data modeling, data warehousing, big data technologies, and cloud computing
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or equivalent
- Knowledge of Saudi government data compliance frameworks (SDAIA, NDMO, NCA)
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Role Purpose
- Lead the strategy, operation, and governance of the organization's Data Platform and Data Management functions to deliver a secure, scalable, and robust analytics platform while ensuring compliance with Saudi data regulations, governance standards, KPIs, budgets, and organizational policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Develop vision, strategy, and roadmap for Data Platform & Data Management; lead enterprise data governance initiatives; implement Saudi data regulations (SDAIA, NDMO, NCA); drive innovation and continuous improvement; align technical teams with business objectives; plan analyti
- Planning & Budget: Develop departmental operational plans; support annual budgeting; monitor KPIs and financial performance; mitigate operational and financial risks.
- Operational Leadership: Lead Data Engineers, Analytics Developers, Architects, Infrastructure & Network Engineers; mentor and coach engineering teams; conduct performance reviews; build career development plans; recruit and retain top talent; manage department productivity and project pipeline.
- Executive & Stakeholder Management: Present reports to senior leadership; work closely with C suite executives; drive stakeholder engagement; promote analytics adoption; manage executive expectations; secure business buy in for analytics initiatives.
- Analytics Solution Management: Lead analytics product development; guide software engineering teams; develop analytics solution roadmaps; ensure scalable and reliable analytics platforms; measure business value of analytics initiatives; identify new analytics opportunities.
- Engineering Management: Define enterprise Data Platform architecture; implement Agile methodologies; lead DevOps and CI/CD adoption; establish engineering standards; manage technical debt; improve system performance and scalability; conduct architecture and code reviews; monitor project risks and de
- Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Evaluate emerging technologies; pilot new tools and platforms; promote knowledge sharing; organize innovation sessions; support certifications and technical training.
- People Management: Lead and mentor direct reports; support recruitment activities; foster a high performance culture; ensure compliance with company policies.
Required Experience
- Minimum 9 years in technology
- Minimum 4 years in a managerial role
- Experience managing Data Engineering or Data Platform teams
- Experience delivering enterprise Data Platform projects
- Hands on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Strong experience with Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, Git, and Jira/Azure DevOps
- Knowledge of data modeling, data warehousing, big data technologies, and cloud computing
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or equivalent
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Senior Data Platform or Data Engineering Manager
- Experience leading enterprise analytics platforms
- Strong cloud native architecture expertise
- Experience implementing data governance frameworks
- Proven leadership of cross functional engineering teams
- Strong communication and C suite stakeholder management skills
- Experience with enterprise scale analytics and data modernization initiatives
- Knowledge of Saudi government data compliance frameworks (SDAIA, NDMO, NCA)
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