Senior Data Engineering Manager

Senior Data Engineering Manager Company: Confidential

Location: AI Khobar, Saudi ArabiaReporting to: CTOSeniority: Executive leadershipExperience: 13+ years, including 7+ years in senior management/leadership.Role OverviewThe Chief Data Officer will lead the organisation's overall data strategy, governance and management function, ensuring that data is treated as a strategic business asset.

The role is responsible for building and executing the data management roadmap, improving data quality, establishing enterprise-wide governance frameworks and leveraging data, analytics, AI and ML to drive business performance, operational efficiency and innovation.This is a strategic leadership position requiring someone who can combine strong technical data expertise with business transformation, governance and executive stakeholder management.Key ResponsibilitiesData Strategy: Define and execute the enterprise-wide data strategy, aligning data initiatives with corporate objectives and long-term business priorities.Data Governance: Establish data governance frameworks, policies, standards and controls, ensuring data quality, integrity, security, privacy and regulatory compliance.Data Management: Oversee the full data lifecycle, including acquisition, integration, storage, management and analytics.Data Infrastructure: Work closely with IT and technology teams to develop and optimise enterprise data architecture, platforms and infrastructure.Analytics & AI: Drive adoption of advanced analytics, AI and machine learning to generate business insights, develop innovative solutions and improve operational efficiency.Business Transformation: Promote data-driven decision-making and develop a data-literate culture across the organisation.Leadership: Build and lead the Data Management function, managing teams, budgets, performance and organisational development.Executive Reporting: Advise the CTO and senior leadership on data strategy, performance, opportunities, risks and transformation initiatives.Ideal Candidate Profile13+ years of experience in Data Management, Data Governance, Data Strategy or Enterprise Data Leadership.At least 7 years in senior management or leadership positions.Proven experience developing and implementing enterprise-wide data strategies.Strong expertise in Master Data Management (MDM), data governance, data quality and data architecture.Experience overseeing enterprise data platforms, integration, analytics and data operations.Understanding of AI/ML and how to leverage these technologies for business innovation.Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, budgets and large-scale transformation programmes.Strong executive stakeholder management and ability to influence business and technology leadership.Experience with regulatory and data protection frameworks, ideally within Saudi Arabia.*** Only successful candidates will be contacted ***