Data Governance Chief Specialist
Khibraty
| Company | Khibraty |
| Category | Data & Analytics |
| Location | Abu Dhabi |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Senior |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 4 May 2026 |
| Last verified | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (workable) |
Description
Role Summary Leads the design and enforcement of Government-Wide data governance frameworks, policies, and standards. Ensures compliance with government regulations, drives performance management KPIs, and enables cross-entity alignment and data sharing. Key Responsibilities • Lead development and continuous enhancement of Government-Wide data governance frameworks, including policies and standards. • Define, measure, and enforce compliance with government data policies and standards through structured monitoring, audits, and performance tracking mechanisms. • Drive the development, rollout, and governance of government-wide data performance indices to assess and enhance data quality, data sharing, and data management capabilities across entities. • Lead and manage the end-to-end KPI measurement cycle, including data collection, validation, scoring, and quality assurance. • Maintain and govern the Government Wide data information model, including enterprise data architecture, key data domains, and relationships. • Maintain and govern the central data catalogue, metadata, and reference data, ensuring alignment on ownership and resolving cross-entity data inconsistencies and conflicts. • Promote and enable cross-entity data sharing by engaging with government entities, driving adoption of data sharing platforms, and fostering a collaborative data culture. • Lead operationalization of governance bodies (e.g., Data Committees, Working Groups) to ensure oversight, alignment, and escalation management. • Provide strategic oversight on data-related risks and ensure integration with enterprise risk management practices. • Engage senior stakeholders across government to align governance priorities with strategic and data transformation initiatives. • Lead continuous improvement of internal governance team practices and performance. Key Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Data Management, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred. • 20+ years of experience in data governance, data management, information architecture, or digital transformation, with expertise in policy design, data modelling, and enterprise data architecture. • Proven experience implementing and governing data policies, standards, and operating models in complex, multi-entity or multinational environments. • Demonstrated experience establishing and scaling enterprise or national-level data governance functions, including compliance and performance measurement frameworks. • Strong knowledge of data management domains and global frameworks (e.g., DAMA). • Experience engaging senior stakeholders and leading cross-entity initiatives.