Data Governance Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Data Governance Manager to lead the design, delivery and oversight of data frameworks, reporting and stakeholder coordination that support strategic clarity and long‑term value creation for a major organization in Abu Dhabi.

Key responsibilities

• Manage data workstreams covering volumes, sources, service patterns and commercial insights, ensuring timely delivery in line with approved plans and governance standards.
• Coordinate with Operations, Technology & Digital, Business Commercial, Sustainability, Finance and subsidiaries to validate data inputs, resolve issues and maintain consistent implementation.
• Develop, maintain and quality‑assure data repositories, dashboards, source mappings and management reports, guaranteeing accuracy, completeness and audit readiness.
• Analyse trends, variances and risks, translating findings into clear insights and decision‑support materials for senior management.
• Identify and implement improvements to data processes, methodologies, templates and digital tools to enhance efficiency and analytical maturity.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Management or Business Administration; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum 7 years progressive experience in waste data governance, reporting and continuous improvement, preferably within waste management, environmental services or similar multi‑entity organisations.
• 1–3 years of people‑management or team‑leadership experience, including objective setting and performance coaching.

Required skills

• Power BI
• Tableau
• SQL
• Python
• R
• Data governance methodologies and standards