Data Governance Specialist - Informatica IDMC
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: I T and Services
Function: Information Technology
Experience: 4-8 years
Job Type: Full-time
Job Snapshot
Data Governance Specialist - Informatica IDMC in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is an IT and Services opportunity for a data management professional with hands‑on experience in Informatica IDMC, data quality standards, governance frameworks, and enterprise data control practices. This role is ideal for a candidate who can implement data management solutions, improve data accuracy, support governance adoption, and work closely with business and technology teams in a fast‑moving digital environment.
Job Details
- Country: United Arab Emirates
- City: Abu Dhabi
- Industry: I T and Services
- Function: Information Technology
- Salary: 18000-28000 (estimated)
- Gender: Any
- Candidate Nationality: Any
- Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Data Governance Specialist - Informatica IDMC will help strengthen how enterprise data is managed, monitored, protected, and used across the organization. The position supports the implementation and maintenance of modern data management and governance solutions, with a strong focus on data quality, consistency, ownership, usability, and compliance. By working with technical teams, business users, data owners, and governance stakeholders, the specialist will help create reliable data practices that support better reporting, improved decision‑making, and long‑term digital maturity.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement, configure, and maintain data management and governance solutions using Informatica IDMC and similar enterprise data platforms.
- Support the development of data governance processes, workflows, controls, and operating procedures across business and technology functions.
- Define, apply, and monitor data quality standards to improve accuracy, completeness, consistency, validity, and reliability of enterprise data.
- Work with cross‑functional teams to understand data issues, governance needs, system dependencies, and data ownership requirements.
- Assist in building data quality rules, validation checks, metadata management processes, and data stewardship practices.
- Review existing data management practices and recommend improvements to reduce duplication, improve governance visibility, and support trusted reporting.
- Collaborate with data engineering, application, analytics, compliance, and business teams to ensure data is properly maintained and aligned with governance expectations.
- Provide user guidance, training, and functional support on data management tools, governance standards, and data quality best practices.
- Document governance processes, data quality rules, operating procedures, issue logs, and remediation actions.
- Monitor industry trends, tool updates, and best practices in data management, data governance, and enterprise information control.
- Support audits, governance reviews, and management reporting by maintaining clear documentation and evidence of governance activities.
- Help promote a data‑aware culture by encouraging responsible data handling, better data ownership, and consistent use of approved governance procedures.
Ideal Profile
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Management, Business Information Systems, or a related field.
- Proven experience implementing or supporting data management and governance solutions using Informatica IDMC.
- Working knowledge of similar data management, data quality, metadata, cataloging, or governance toolsets.
- Strong understanding of data quality concepts, governance operating models, data stewardship, metadata management, and data lifecycle practices.
- Ability to translate business data needs into practical governance rules, workflows, and technical requirements.
- Good experience working with cross‑functional teams in technology, operations, compliance, reporting, and business units.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate data issues, identify root causes, and recommend effective improvements.
- Clear communication skills with the ability to support end users, explain governance practices, and prepare useful documentation.
- Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with multiple priorities, stakeholders, and delivery timelines.
- Detail‑oriented approach with a strong focus on data accuracy, process discipline, and continuous improvement.
Skills Set
- Informatica IDMC
- Data governance
- Data management
- Data quality management
- Metadata management
- Data stewardship
- Data cataloging
- Data quality rules
- Data profiling
- Data validation
- Governance workflows
- Data lifecycle management
- Business requirements
- Process documentation
- User training
- Cross‑functional collaboration
- Data accuracy improvement
- Data consistency controls
- Governance reporting
- Issue tracking
- Compliance support
- Enterprise data platforms
Why Join Us
This opportunity is a strong fit for a data governance professional who wants to work with modern enterprise data platforms while supporting high‑impact digital and data transformation projects in Abu Dhabi. The role offers exposure to Informatica IDMC, governance frameworks, data quality improvement, and stakeholder‑led data initiatives, making it valuable for candidates who want to build deeper expertise in enterprise data management and contribute to stronger data‑driven decision‑making.
About the Company
Dicetek LLC is a technology services and consulting company supporting clients across the UAE and wider region with experienced talent in IT, data management, cybersecurity, business analysis, digital transformation, and enterprise systems. The company works with organizations that require skilled professionals to deliver reliable technology solutions, improve operational performance, and support long‑term business growth.