Data Platform & Management Manager

Role Purpose Lead the strategy, operation, and governance of the organization's Data Platform and Data Management functions to deliver a secure, scalable, and robust analytics platform while ensuring compliance with Saudi data regulations, governance standards, KPIs, budgets, and organizational policies. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership • Develop vision, strategy, and roadmap for Data Platform & Data Management. • Lead enterprise data governance initiatives. • Implement Saudi data regulations (SDAIA, NDMO, NCA). • Drive innovation and continuous improvement. • Align technical teams with business objectives. • Plan analytics platform capabilities. • Manage PMO for enterprise data governance. • Ensure regulatory compliance. Planning & Budget • Develop departmental operational plans. • Support annual budgeting. • Monitor KPIs and financial performance. • Mitigate operational and financial risks. Operational Leadership • Lead Data Engineers, Analytics Developers, Architects, Infrastructure & Network Engineers. • Mentor and coach engineering teams. • Conduct performance reviews. • Build career development plans. • Recruit and retain top talent. • Manage department productivity and project pipeline. Executive & Stakeholder Management • Present reports to senior leadership. • Work closely with C-suite executives. • Drive stakeholder engagement. • Promote analytics adoption. • Manage executive expectations. • Secure business buy-in for analytics initiatives. Analytics Solution Management • Lead analytics product development. • Guide software engineering teams. • Develop analytics solution roadmaps. • Ensure scalable and reliable analytics platforms. • Measure business value of analytics initiatives. • Identify new analytics opportunities. Engineering Management • Define enterprise Data Platform architecture. • Implement Agile methodologies. • Lead DevOps and CI/CD adoption. • Establish engineering standards. • Manage technical debt. • Improve system performance and scalability. • Conduct architecture and code reviews. • Monitor project risks and delivery. Innovation & Continuous Improvement • Evaluate emerging technologies. • Pilot new tools and platforms. • Promote knowledge sharing. • Organize innovation sessions. • Support certifications and technical training. People Management • Lead and mentor direct reports. • Support recruitment activities. • Foster a high-performance culture. • Ensure compliance with company policies. Required Experience • Minimum 9 years in technology. • Minimum 4 years in a managerial role. • Experience managing Data Engineering or Data Platform teams. • Experience delivering enterprise Data Platform projects. • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). • Strong experience with Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, Git, and Jira/Azure DevOps. • Knowledge of data modeling, data warehousing, big data technologies, and cloud computing. Education • Bachelor's Degree in: o Computer Science o Computer Engineering o Information Technology o Cybersecurity o Or equivalent. Preferred Candidate Profile • Senior Data Platform or Data Engineering Manager. • Experience leading enterprise analytics platforms. • Strong cloud-native architecture expertise. • Experience implementing data governance frameworks. • Proven leadership of cross-functional engineering teams. • Strong communication and C-suite stakeholder management skills. • Experience with enterprise-scale analytics and data modernization initiatives. • Knowledge of Saudi government data compliance frameworks (SDAIA, NDMO, NCA). .