Data Manager

Singapore Land Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Singapore is seeking a qualified data governance specialist to drive its data governance initiatives and implement related policies. The successful candidate will engage various stakeholders to enhance data security and manage data incidents. A degree in Data or Information Systems, along with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, is essential. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are necessary for this role. Competitive benefits and salary offered.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of working experience in data governance, data security, and data standards.
• Knowledge of PDPA or equivalent personal data protection requirements.
• Understanding of ICT initiatives and data policies dependencies.

Responsibilities

• Review and formulate data management policies.
• Engage stakeholders to assess data sensitivity.
• Manage and respond to data incidents.
• Plan and implement capacity development programmes.

Skills

Data governance

Data security

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Data, Information Systems/Management, Computer Science or Information Technology

Job description

What the role is

To drive SLA's data governance initiatives, and formulate and implement data policies.

What you will be working on

• Review and formulate data management, data governance and data security policies such as personal data protection, data quality & standards, data sharing and data access controls to support Public Sector guidelines on Data and Public Sector Data Security goals.
• Engage stakeholders such as business units and IT teams to assess data sensitivity in ICT systems, and evaluate, review and implement relevant data security measures to strengthen organisational data security posture against data security threats.
• Manage and respond to data incident.
• Plan and implement capacity development and outreach programmes in areas relating to data & data security.

What we are looking for

• Degree related to Data, Information Systems / Management, Computer Science, Information Technology or related fields, preferably with 3 to 5 years of working experience in data governance, data security and data standards.
• Knowledge of PDPA or equivalent in personal data protection requirements is an advantage.
• Understanding of the dependencies between ICT-related initiatives and data policies is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with resourcefulness and ability to propose alternate solutions to achieve desired outcomes.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Team player with good communication and interpersonal skills.

About Singapore Land Authority

The mission of the Singapore Land Authority is to optimise land resources for the economic and social development of Singapore. It ensures the best use of State land and buildings, provides an effective and reliable land management system and enables the full use of land information for better land management.