LOCATION: RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA

PROJECT DURATION: 1 YEAR

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our client is a leading tower company in Saudi Arabia, undertaking a Data Governance Solution Implementation Project. This initiative aims to align with SDAIA's NDMO standards, which resemble the DAMA framework, ensuring compliance with local data governance regulations.

ROLE

Our client is looking for a Compliance Officer to develop and manage a data compliance framework that ensures regulatory adherence to NDMO, PDPL, GDPR, and ISO 8000. The role will focus on ensuring compliance readiness, certification processes, and regulatory monitoring.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement a compliance framework for NDMO, PDPL, GDPR, and ISO 8000.

• Conduct compliance assessments and ensure full regulatory alignment.

• Monitor ongoing compliance maturity and provide quarterly reports.

• Coordinate with internal teams and vendors to enforce compliance best practices.

• Manage certification processes for ISO 8000 and other governance standards.

• Collaborate with STC and regulatory authorities on compliance-related assessments.

• Track and report on compliance risk areas and propose mitigation strategies.

• Ensure that all policies, procedures, and standards align with national and international regulations.

REQUIREMENTS

• 8+ years of experience in data governance compliance or regulatory assurance.

• Deep knowledge of NDMO, GDPR, PDPL, and ISO 8000.

• Strong experience in compliance frameworks, risk assessments, and certification processes.

• Experience working with telecom, data governance, or regulatory environments.

• Ability to interact with government authorities and regulatory bodies.

• Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus.