Manager, Data Domains & Products

Maaden, established in 1997, is one of the fastest-growing mining companies in the world and the largest multi-commodity mining and metals company in the Middle East. We are leading the development of the mining industry to become the third pillar of Saudi Arabia’s economy by building a world-class, unique, and fully integrated mining value chain. We are pleased to share an exciting opportunity for the below mentioned position. This role offers a chance to contribute to our ambitious growth and play a key part in shaping the future of mining in the Kingdom. Job purpose The Manager – Integrated Data, AI & Platforms, is responsible for the design, development, and governance of enterprise control platforms. This role ensures that all infrastructure and application platforms operate within defined security, financial, and operational guardrails. You will act as a bridge between high-level architecture and hands-on implementation, ensuring that "Technology Enablement" provides a seamless, compliant, and automated experience for all engineering teams Key Accountabilities Platform Governance & Control Design Lead the design and implementation of Policy-as-Code (PaC) frameworks to automate compliance and security across cloud and on-premise environments. Develop and maintain centralized control mechanisms for resource provisioning, access management, and cost optimization (FinOps). Define standards for platform health, ensuring audit trails and logging are integrated into the platform fabric. Architecture Collaboration Work closely with the Manager, Platform Architecture to translate architectural blueprints into scalable technical solutions. Contribute to the technology roadmap by evaluating new tools in the Cloud-Native ecosystem (e.g., Kubernetes, Service Mesh, CI/CD tools). Ensure the control platform integrates seamlessly with the Internal Developer Platform (IDP) to enhance developer experience (DevEx). Automation & Engineering Drive "Self-Service" capabilities by building automated workflows that reduce manual interventions in the control gate process. Oversee the maintenance of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) libraries (Terraform, Pulumi, or CloudFormation) with embedded security controls. Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex systemic issues within the control plane. Reliability, Availability & Operational Readiness Ensure platforms can support 24×7 mining and production operations. Define availability, DR, backup, and resilience standards Integrate monitoring, incident, and escalation into the control plane Govern RTO, RPO, and uptime for mission-critical systems Support operational readiness for mines, plants, and remote sites Leadership & Mentorship Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for junior specialists and engineers across the Technology Enablement team. Conduct technical reviews and provide feedback on platform configurations and code submissions. Foster a culture of "Security-by-Design" across the organization. Vendor, Cloud & Third-Party Governance Control how external providers operate in Maaden’s digital estate. Enforce guardrails across cloud providers, system integrators, SaaS, and OT vendors Control how vendors access, deploy, and consume Maaden platforms Financial Governance & FinOps Protect Maaden from uncontrolled digital spend. Enforce cloud and platform budgets, cost centers, and chargeback Implement automated spend limits, alerts, and shutdown policies Optimize cloud, SaaS, and infrastructure spend Provide executive dashboards for platform cost, risk, and consumption Minimum Qualification, Experience and Competencies Minimum Qualification Minimum 15+ years experience, with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field Relevant certifications are advantageous (e.g., Cloud Architect/Engineer, Data Engineering, TOGAF/Architecture). Minimum Experience Data Platform Architecture & Engineering Data Modelling (Conceptual, Logical, Physical) & Data GovernanceOT/IT Industrial Data Ecosystems & Security DevOps, CI/CD, Automation & Observability Vendor/Partner & Portfolio Management Reliability Engineering & 24×7 Operation Stakeholder Communication & Executive Reporting Maaden High Performance Competencies Enterprise Platform Governance Cloud & Hybrid Architecture Policy-as-Code & Infrastructure-as-Code Cybersecurity & Compliance Automation FinOps & Cost Control Risk & Audit Readiness Vendor & Third-Party Governance Executive Communication Benefits 1. Career Growth 2. Competitive Salaries 3. Comprehensive Package 4. Inclusive Work Environment 5. Work-Life Balance 6. Employee wellness