Data Governance SME

Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end delivery of a large-scale Geospatial Digital Twin programme by defining and implementing data governance frameworks, policies, and processes
• Establish and document data governance roles, including data ownership, stewardship, issue management, and change control
• Identify and catalogue critical data domains and support the development of data dictionaries, business glossaries, and metadata
• Manage data quality by defining rules and KPIs, performing profiling, and tracking remediation actions
• Coordinate master and reference data management in collaboration with Data Architects, GIS teams, and enterprise system owners
• Ensure compliance with data protection, privacy, and security policies by embedding governance requirements into solution design
• Prepare data governance documentation, guidelines, and training materials for client stakeholders

Requirements

• Degree in information management, computer science, engineering, or a related discipline
• Experience in data governance or information management for large-scale digital or enterprise solutions in infrastructure, utilities, or urban environments
• Experience establishing data governance concepts to support Esri ArcGIS implementations
• Strong knowledge of data ownership, stewardship, quality management, and metadata management
• Understanding of geospatial, time-series, and asset/network data architecture
• Exposure to enterprise and operational systems such as EAM/CMMS, ERP, BIM, SCADA/IoT, or GIS
• Excellent communication and documentation skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Fluency in spoken and written English

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working with national infrastructure owners, transport authorities, or utilities
• Professional certifications in data management or governance
• Proficiency in Arabic

About the Company

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. We deliver innovative solutions for complex challenges from Earth to outer space, fostering a culture that empowers employees to achieve their full potential.