DATA MANAGEMENT, GOVERNANCE & AI LEAD

About the Role Duncan & Ross is retained by a leading petrochemical client on Saudi Arabia's Eastern Coast to source a Subject Matter Expert in Data Management, Governance, and AI. This is a hands-on advisory role requiring deep technical and governance expertise — you will design and implement the frameworks, policies, and processes that govern how the client manages, uses, and derives value from its data assets, including AI-generated insights.

What You'll Do

• Design and implement enterprise data management frameworks covering data quality, metadata, master data, and data lifecycle
• Develop and operationalise data governance structures — including policies, standards, roles, responsibilities, and stewardship models
• Define governance processes for AI and machine learning initiatives — including model risk, data lineage, explainability, and ethical use
• Conduct data maturity assessments and develop improvement roadmaps
• Establish data cataloguing, classification, and lineage capabilities
• Advise on the integration of AI governance within the broader data governance framework
• Work with IT, legal, compliance, and business teams to embed governance practices across the organisation
• Align all frameworks with the client's parent company standards and international best practice (DAMA-DMBOK, ISO 8000, NIST AI RMF)

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of experience in data management, data governance, and/or AI governance
• Hands-on experience designing and implementing enterprise data governance frameworks in large, complex organisations
• Strong knowledge of AI governance principles, model risk management, and responsible AI frameworks
• Experience in the energy, petrochemical, or industrial sector strongly preferred
• Familiarity with major national energy company data and digital standards in the Gulf region is a distinct advantage
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills at senior level

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