Senior Data and Digital Governance Expert

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Data & Digital Governance Expert to lead the design and implementation of data‑driven initiatives within a construction ecosystem maturity program across the GCC. The role will work closely with government owners, regulators and ecosystem stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into practical operating models and roadmaps.

Key responsibilities

• Refine construction‑sector data use cases, defining required datasets, KPIs and decision‑intelligence needs.
• Develop sector‑wide data standards, dictionaries, taxonomies and metadata specifications.
• Design governance models covering roles, ownership, stewardship, quality controls and compliance mechanisms.
• Translate initiatives into implementation‑ready operating models, workflows and governance structures.
• Specify data platform requirements, integration pathways and interoperability standards.
• Assess project‑level and market‑level data requirements for ecosystem maturity.
• Prepare detailed implementation roadmaps, handover packages and documentation for government owners.
• Coordinate with government entities, regulators and stakeholders to ensure alignment with national data frameworks such as SDAIA and NDMO.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in data strategy, governance and sector‑level data frameworks.
• Strong understanding of construction‑sector data needs, project data flows and market intelligence.
• Proven ability to design data standards, dictionaries and taxonomies for complex ecosystems.
• Experience developing governance, quality and ownership frameworks.
• Demonstrated skill in converting high‑level initiatives into practical implementation models and roadmaps.
• Excellent stakeholder‑management abilities, especially with government and regulatory bodies.
• Familiarity with SDAIA/NDMO policies and national data governance requirements.
• Ability to work in fast‑paced, multi‑stakeholder environments and on‑site as required.
• Preferably Arabic speaking with GCC experience.

Required skills