Summary
CCDS is seeking a Senior Data Management & Power BI Specialist in Riyadh to support data management initiatives and develop reporting and analytics solutions. The role covers data governance, quality, metadata and lifecycle practices, as well as stakeholder engagement to prioritize data use cases and measure their business impact. The specialist will build and maintain Power BI dashboards, develop data models using DAX, Power Query and SQL, validate reporting data, and present insights. Applicants need at least five years of relevant experience, a related bachelor’s degree, native Arabic, and fluent written and spoken English; familiarity with Saudi NDMO standards is preferred.
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Job Title: Senior Data Management & Power BI Specialist
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Management & Power BI Specialist with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. The successful candidate will support data management initiatives, identify opportunities to generate business value from data, and develop Power BI solutions that enable informed decision-making.
This position requires a native Arabic speaker with fluency in written and spoken English.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement data management practices covering data governance, data quality, metadata, and data lifecycle management.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify, assess, and prioritize data use cases aligned with business objectives.
- Define KPIs to measure data value realization and the business impact of data initiatives.
- Design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards, reports, and analytical solutions.
- Develop and optimize data models using DAX, Power Query, and SQL.
- Gather business requirements and translate them into clear technical specifications.
- Validate data accuracy and consistency across reporting sources.
- Present insights and recommendations to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
- Prepare documentation and support knowledge transfer to business users.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, Business Analytics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in data management, business intelligence, and analytics.
- Strong understanding of data governance, data quality, and data value realization.
- Proven hands-on experience with Power BI, DAX, Power Query, data modeling, and SQL.
- Experience translating business needs into dashboards, KPIs, and actionable insights.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Native Arabic speaker and fluent in English.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with Saudi National Data Management Office (NDMO) standards and requirements.
- Experience with enterprise data platforms and data integration processes.
- Relevant certifications, such as CDMP or Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate.