Capability Development & Corporate Resources Manager (Governance)

Housing and Development Board; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public housing authority in Singapore seeks a Manager to develop and implement data management policies. The role involves managing data sharing requests, formulating guidelines for the use of public funds, and ensuring effective governance practices. Candidates should possess critical thinking and project management skills, with an understanding of finance and procurement policies. A one-year contract is offered, welcoming applications from fresh graduates.

Qualifications

• Ability to think critically and provide practical solutions.
• Strong project management skills for executing timelines.
• Good understanding of finance and procurement policies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement data management guidelines.
• Manage data sharing requests with external parties.
• Formulate guidelines on public funds procurement.

Skills

Critical thinking

Project management

People management

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Education

Relevant academic background

Job description

What the role is:

The Manager will report to the Deputy Director (Corporate Resources & Governance), and work with fellow team members in the development and implementation of HDB’s data management policies, as well as deliver key corporate services to support HDB’s operations. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with HDB’s IT professionals to develop strategies to govern the management of data in all stages of its lifecycle, to enable responsible use and exploitation of data, and encourage effective data management practices.

What you will be working on:

• To review and formulate HDB’s data management guidelines that govern the collection, use and disclosure of data, taking reference from the Whole-of-Government data governance framework, prevailing legislation, and policies. This includes advising operations on the application of these guidelines. You are expected to keep up with evolving data governance issues, engage relevant stakeholders to review internal guidelines, and come up with an effective communications plan for any changes.
• To manage requests for sharing of HDB data with external parties end-to-end, from the assessment of the requests based on data management policies, to coordinating discussions between data requestors and data owners, and overseeing the data transfer. This includes advising operations on HDB data sharing guidelines. You are expected to have a good grasp of HDB’s data landscape, and the ability to negotiate the balance between the needs of data requesters and HDB’s role/responsibility as data owner.
• To review and formulate HDB guidelines governing the use of public funds for various corporate activities, including the procurement of common goods and services for HDB-wide use. This includes handling queries and advising operations on application of these guidelines. You will require a good understanding of finance and procurement policies, familiarity with Groups’ operating needs, and contract management skills.

What we are looking for:

• Be an independent worker who can think critically and systematically about issues and come up with practical solutions.
• Be able to sense‑make, analyse and synthesise information from various sources.
• Possess project management skills, including scoping out the objectives, planning the work, and managing the timely delivery/execution of projects.
• Possess good people management skills.
• Possess good writing skills.
• Candidates with knowledge of Government Instruction Manual and financial/procurement guidelines, experience in handling data management policies, or relevant academic background, would be considered.
• Successful applicants will be offered a 1‑year contract for a start. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted for the position within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.

About Housing and Development Board

We are Singapore's public housing authority and a statutory board under the Ministry of National Development. We take pride in creating homes and towns that form a quality living environment for the young and old. Throughout the years, our continuous innovation and upgrading programmes have ensured that the heartland remain our cherished home. Join us in making a difference to the heartlands and communities that matter to us. Take on the challenge of shaping the nation’s skyline and landscape. With the wide range of opportunities available in HDB, you play an integral part in redefining the future of public housing and improving the lives of Singaporeans.