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

Info-communications Media Development Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Info-communications Media Development Authority in Singapore is looking for a Policy team member in their Data Innovation and Protection Group (DIPG). You will develop data policies that not only protect individuals but also facilitate economic benefits through innovation.

Your responsibilities include updating policies, providing guidance, and managing stakeholder relationships both locally and internationally. Ideal candidates will have 3 to 6 years of relevant experience in policy development or regulatory work.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Update data protection policies and laws.
• Provide guidance for personal data protection.
• Give expert policy advice to IMDA teams.
• Maintain key stakeholder relationships.
• Monitor global and technology trends.
• Support senior management on international trips.
• Lead project teams and mentor junior colleagues.

Skills

Policy development

Regulatory work

Stakeholder relationship management

Monitoring global trends

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Economics, Political Science, Public Administration or Law

Job description

What the role is:

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.

What you will be working on:

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.

What we are looking for:

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