Data Quality Manager Job Description UAE 2025 — Responsibilities, Qualifications and Salary
A Data Quality Manager in UAE earns between AED 168,000 and AED 300,000 per year. The role defines data quality standards, implements data governance frameworks, and ensures data accuracy across the organisation’s systems. It requires a bachelor’s degree in IT, statistics, or business, 6 to 10 years of data management experience, and familiarity with data governance tools.
UAE and Saudi Arabia
Salary: AED 168,000–300,000
Updated 2025
Data Quality Manager Responsibilities
The table below lists the primary responsibilities of a Data Quality Manager in UAE and Saudi Arabia as of 2025. Each responsibility is stated as a discrete, measurable activity.
| Responsibility | Frequency | Output / Deliverable |
|---|---|---|
| Define and enforce data quality standards and policies | Quarterly | Data quality policy reviewed and approved by CDO |
| Monitor data quality metrics across key business systems | Weekly | Quality score dashboard published weekly |
| Conduct root cause analysis on data quality failures | Per incident | Root cause documented and remediation plan agreed |
| Implement data governance tools (catalogues, lineage) | Per project | Tool deployed and adopted by data teams |
| Train business users on data entry standards | Per system change | Training sessions completed with attendance documented |
| Report data quality status to senior leadership | Monthly | Executive dashboard with trend data |
Data Quality Manager Qualifications and Requirements
The following qualifications apply to a Data Quality Manager role in UAE and Saudi Arabia. Requirements vary by sector and employer size.
| Requirement | Standard |
|---|---|
| Education | Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Statistics, Business, or Computer Science |
| Experience | 6 to 10 years in data management, data governance, or BI roles |
| Tools | Collibra, Informatica, Ataccama, or Talend experience preferred |
| Standards | ISO 8000 or DAMA-DMBOK knowledge advantageous |
| Analysis | SQL proficiency for data profiling and quality checks |
| Communication | Executive reporting and cross-departmental stakeholder management |
All employment contracts in the UAE are governed by Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021. A Data Quality Manager employed in mainland UAE requires a Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) approved contract. ADGM, DIFC, and free zone employees are subject to their respective authority’s employment regulations.
How RFS Recruits a Data Quality Manager
- You brief RFS with the role specification, seniority level, and team structure. The briefing call takes 30 minutes.
- RFS searches its active candidate database and activates direct outreach within 24 hours of instruction.
- RFS delivers a shortlist of 3 to 5 pre-screened Data Quality Manager candidates within 48 to 72 hours.
- You conduct interviews. RFS coordinates scheduling and candidate communication throughout.
- RFS supports offer negotiation and manages the candidate’s notice period and onboarding.
- The 6-month replacement guarantee activates from the candidate’s start date.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Data Quality Manager earn in UAE?
A Data Quality Manager in UAE earns between AED 168,000 and AED 300,000 per year. Banking, insurance, and government entities pay at the top of the range. Retail and logistics companies pay AED 168,000 to AED 228,000.
What tools do Data Quality Managers use in UAE?
Collibra and Informatica Data Quality are the most commonly specified tools in UAE Data Quality Manager job postings. Microsoft Azure Purview is increasingly specified for cloud-first organisations. Talend and Ataccama are used by mid-market organisations.
How does RFS recruit Data Quality Managers?
RFS sources Data Quality Manager candidates from its UAE and regional data management network. A shortlist of 3 to 5 pre-screened candidates is delivered within 48 to 72 hours. The retained search fee is 15 to 18 percent of first-year total compensation.
What a Data Quality Manager does in UAE
A Data Quality Manager in UAE manages the enterprise data quality framework, ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and consistency across ERP, CRM, and core systems to support UAE regulatory reporting, AI initiatives, and business decisions.
Key responsibilities
- Define and implement the enterprise data quality framework covering profiling, validation rules, and quality metrics
- Lead data quality monitoring across ERP, CRM, and core banking systems
- Manage data stewardship programme and assign data ownership across UAE business units
- Investigate and remediate data quality issues at source and in data warehouse environments
- Define and track KPIs including data completeness, accuracy, and timeliness
- Govern master data management for customer, product, and financial reference data
- Produce data quality reports for senior management and UAE regulatory submissions
- Collaborate with IT, compliance, and business teams on data governance policy development
- Lead data lineage documentation to support audit and regulatory compliance
- Manage data quality tooling including Informatica DQ, IBM InfoSphere, or Talend
Qualifications required
- Bachelor degree in computer science, statistics, or business administration
- DAMA CDMP or DGSP certification preferred
- 5 to 10 years data quality or data governance experience
- Proficiency in Informatica DQ, IBM InfoSphere, or Talend
- Strong SQL and data profiling skills
- UAE banking or regulatory reporting data quality experience preferred
- MDM implementation experience
- Arabic language skills preferred for UAE authority data governance interactions
Data Quality Manager salary by employer type in UAE
| Employer type | Annual salary (AED) |
|---|---|
| UAE national bank data governance team | 220,000–400,000 |
| Government entity or smart city data function | 230,000–420,000 |
| Multinational corporation UAE data quality | 200,000–380,000 |
| Financial services or insurance (UAE) | 210,000–390,000 |
Contract terms for this role in UAE
Data Quality Manager roles carry a 30 day notice period in UAE. Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 applies to your end-of-service gratuity at 21 days basic salary per year for the first five years.
Hire a Data Quality Manager in UAE or Saudi Arabia
RFS delivers a shortlist of pre-screened Data Quality Manager candidates in 48 to 72 hours. Retained search fee: 15 to 18 percent of first-year total compensation. 6-month replacement guarantee on all placements.
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UAE Market Data — Data Quality Manager 2025
Salary Range (AED/month)
AED 10,000 – 90,000 (varies by seniority)
Tax-free. Source: Michael Page UAE 2026, Indeed UAE 2025
Industry
Tech — UAE & GCC
Required Certifications (UAE Market)
AWS / Azure / GCP certifications. CISSP / CISM for security. PMP / PRINCE2 for PMs. ITIL v4 for IT service management.
UAE-Specific Regulatory Skills
UAE Cybersecurity Council regulations, TDRA National Digital Economy Strategy, UAE Cloud First Policy, UAE AI Strategy 2031, UAE Personal Data Protection Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021).
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