Requirements
The ideal candidate will have expertise in construction sector, data strategy, data standards, dictionaries, taxonomies, data governance, quality, ownership frameworks, stewardship models, construction use-case development, KPIs, decision-intelligence design, data platforms, integration, interoperability, initiative design, operating models, implementation roadmaps, government engagement, multi-stakeholder coordination, GCC experience, and familiarity with SDAIA/NDMO frameworks. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in national-level data governance programs or digital-transformation initiatives.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Dubai, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Research & Development (R&D)
Company Industry
Construction
We are seeking a Senior Data & Digital Governance Expert
to support the development and detailing of data-driven initiatives under a construction ecosystem maturity program in the GCC. The role focuses on refining priority construction-sector data use cases, defining governance and quality requirements, and translating initiatives into implementation-ready operating models and roadmaps for government owners.
What you’ll do
Refine priority construction-sector data use cases and define the required datasets, KPIs, and decision-intelligence needs
Develop sector-wide data standards, dictionaries, taxonomies, and metadata requirements
Define governance models including roles, ownership, stewardship, quality controls, and compliance mechanisms
Translate initiatives into implementation-ready models with clear workflows, operating models, and governance structures
Specify data platform requirements, integration pathways, and interoperability standards
Assess project-level and market-level data requirements for construction ecosystem maturity
Prepare detailed implementation roadmaps, handover packages, and documentation for government owners
Coordinate with government entities, regulators, and ecosystem stakeholders to ensure alignment with national data frameworks (SDAIA, NDMO)
Requirements
Construction-sector expertise
Data strategy, sector data standards, dictionaries, and taxonomies
Data governance, quality, ownership frameworks, and stewardship models
Construction use-case development, KPIs, and decision-intelligence design
Data platforms, integration, and interoperability
Initiative design, operating models, and implementation roadmaps
Government engagement and multi-stakeholder coordination
GCC experience with familiarity in SDAIA/NDMO frameworks
Preferably Arabic speaking
You’re our match if you have
Deep 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
Ability to translate high-level initiatives into practical implementation models and roadmaps
Strong stakeholder-management skills, especially with government and regulatory bodies
Familiarity with SDAIA/NDMO policies, controls, and national data governance requirements
Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments
Ability to work on-site as needed
Bonus points if you have experience with
National-level data governance programs or digital-transformation initiatives
Construction analytics platforms, BIM data flows, or project-intelligence systems
Designing dashboards, monitoring frameworks, and decision-support tools
Interoperability standards across contractors, ministries, and ecosystem platforms
Metadata management, lineage, and enterprise data cataloging
Advisory work with government ministries or semi-government entities
Experience in GCC mega-projects or construction ecosystem maturity programs
Arabic language proficiency
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