At TechBiz Global, we are providing recruitment service to our TOP clients from our portfolio. We are currently seeking a **Data Architect and Migration Specialist** to join one of our **clients**' teams in **Riyadh**. If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to grow in an innovative environment, this could be the perfect fit for you. **NOTE: This is a** **one\-year contract** **with** **relocation to Riyadh****, relocation costs are covered by the client.** **About the Role:** We are seeking an experienced **Data Architect and Migration Specialist** to lead the enterprise data architecture strategy and oversee large\-scale data migration initiatives. The ideal candidate will ensure alignment with business processes, regulatory standards, and data governance policies while supporting analytics, reporting, and strategic business objectives. **Key Responsibilities:** * Develop, oversee, and maintain the enterprise data architecture strategy, ensuring alignment with business processes, governance, and regulatory compliance (e.g., NCA, NIC). * Review, validate, and provide guidance on data models, data storage, integration, and management across databases, warehouses, and other repositories. * Lead and oversee data migration strategies and execution, ensuring alignment with program objectives, BRDs, and project timelines. * Manage ETL processes to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and quality during migration and integration. * Define and enforce data management policies, classification standards, and access controls in line with security and privacy requirements. * Evaluate and provide feedback on vendor deliverables related to data architecture, migration, and analytics. * Establish and track KPIs and metrics to measure the effectiveness of data migration activities, reporting risks and issues proactively. * Collaborate with cross\-functional teams to ensure data solutions support analytics, reporting, and business goals. * Review vendor compliance with data governance best practices, including data lineage, quality, metadata, and stewardship. **Why this position:** * Be part of a strategic transformation project in a dynamic environment. * Collaborate with cross\-functional teams and vendors to deliver impactful data solutions. * Opportunity to shape enterprise data architecture and migration strategy at scale. **Key Requirements:** * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field. * Minimum 10 years of experience in data architecture, data management, and large\-scale data migration initiatives. * Proven expertise in data migration execution, ETL validation, and legacy\-to\-target system transitions. * Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau. * Familiarity with KSA regulatory and compliance standards (e.g., NCA, NIC). * Certifications such as Certified Data Architect (CDA), Microsoft Certified Data Analyst Associate, or equivalent are a plus. * Experience in large government transformation or Customs domain projects is highly desirable. * Experience with Informatica products is preferred. * Must currently reside in Riyadh or be willing to relocate.