Project Lead – Data Management Framework

The Project Lead – Data Management Framework (DMF) Delivery supports the Project Manager\Program Director in the day-to-day execution, tracking, and coordination of DMF initiatives, ensuring delivery activities are progressing as planned at a granular level .

The role is responsible for driving execution discipline across workstreams , maintaining detailed trackers, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring that tasks, dependencies, and deliverables are actively progressing.

The role requires working-level involvement with delivery teams , including basic understanding of data tools, platforms, and system dependencies , enabling effective coordination between Business, Data, and Technology teams..

Experience And Qualification 8–12 years of experience in:

• Data projects delivery
• Technology transformation
• Data governance / data platform implementation
• Proven hands-on delivery experience (not just governance or reporting).
• Experience in banking / financial services highly preferred.
• Experience delivering Data Management Framework or similar programs.

Certifications (preferred)

• PMP / PRINCE2
• Agile / SAFe
• Exposure to regulatory environments (CBUAE, BCBS 239) preferred

Technical & Domain Expertise (Critical for This Role)

• Basic to intermediate understanding of:
• Data governance concepts
• Data quality processes
• Data lineage and metadata

Awareness Of

• Data tools (catalog, DQ, lineage tools)
• Data flows and system dependencies
• Ability to follow and track technical delivery tasks, even if not designing solutions.

Delivery Skills

• Strong tracking and coordination capability
• High attention to detail
• Strong follow-through and ownership mindset
• Ability to manage a high volume of parallel tasks
• Strong organisation and documentation skills

________________________________________ Communication & Leadership Skills

• Strong stakeholder management across business and technology
• Ability to explain technical concepts in business language
• Clear and concise executive communication
• High attention to detail and structured thinking
• Strong ownership mindset and accountability________________________________________