Assistant Manager/Manager (Policy), Data Innovation & Policy Group

IMDA; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

IMDA’s Policy team is seeking a professional to update and implement data protection policies that benefit Singapore's economic and social landscape. Candidates should have 3-6 years of experience in policy development, ideally with a focus on technology or data.

The role involves providing guidance on compliance, advising IMDA teams, and maintaining stakeholder relationships while monitoring technological trends.

Qualifications

• 3 – 6 years of experience in policy development, regulatory work, or legislation.
• Experience preferably related to technology, data, and industry development.
• Occasional international travel required.

Responsibilities

• Update data protection policies and laws to maintain their effectiveness.
• Provide practical guidance on personal data protection requirements.
• Provide expert policy advice to IMDA teams and public agencies.
• Build and maintain key stakeholder relationships.
• Monitor global and technology trends and recommend policy responses.
• Support senior management on international trips and meetings.
• Lead project teams and mentor junior colleagues.

Skills

Policy development

Regulatory work

Stakeholder relationship management

Trends monitoring

Education

Background in Economics

Background in Political Science

Background in Public Administration

Background in Law

Job description

The Policy team within IMDA’s Data Innovation and Protection Group (DIPG) develops and implements data policies to bring economic and social benefits to Singapore. Our personal data protection regime safeguards individuals’ interests while enabling businesses to innovate and generate value from data. Through international partnerships, we facilitate cross-border data flows to help our businesses compete globally and strengthen Singapore’s position as a trusted global data hub.

Responsibilities

• Update data protection policies and laws to maintain their effectiveness.
• Provide practical guidance to help people and businesses navigate personal data protection requirements confidently.
• Provide expert policy advice to IMDA teams and public agencies.
• Build and maintain key stakeholder relationships locally and internationally.
• Monitor global and technology trends and recommend policy responses.
• Support senior management on international trips and at meetings.
• Eventually leading project teams and mentoring junior colleagues.

Requirements

• 3 – 6 years of experience in policy development, regulatory work or legislation, preferably in areas related to technology, data, and industry development.
• Background in Economics, Political Science, Public Administration or Law.
• Occasional international travel required.