*GOV* Senior Data Governance Specialist

SCIENTEC CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Singapore is seeking a Senior Data Governance Specialist to shape data policies and strengthen governance practices. The role involves designing data management frameworks and leading risk assessments while advising teams on compliance. Candidates must have at least 5 years in data governance and possess excellent analytical and communication skills. This position offers a remuneration of up to $9,000 plus AWS.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in data governance, data protection, or information management.
• Detail-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable working in fast-paced environments.
• Certifications in privacy, governance, or cybersecurity are a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Formulate, review, and enhance enterprise-wide data standards and governance frameworks.
• Design and implement governance mechanisms for data management and sharing.
• Lead assessments of data-related risks with practical governance controls.
• Advise on data protection and privacy requirements for new initiatives.
• Manage and report on data access requests ensuring safeguards are in place.
• Develop training materials to raise staff awareness of data governance.
• Coordinate data governance discussions and act as primary contact for queries.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying process gaps and refining workflows.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Job description

Senior Data Governance Specialist – Data Governance & Compliance

• Working Hours: Mon-Fri
• Location: Central
• Remuneration: Up to $9,000 + AWS

The Data Governance & Compliance Department drives the organisation’s data management strategy, ensuring data is handled securely and responsibly. This role shapes data policies, strengthens governance and consent practices, and collaborates closely with internal teams and external partners to support a more data-driven organisation.

What You Will Be Working On

• Formulate, review, and enhance enterprise-wide data standards, governance frameworks, policies, and guidelines to meet evolving business needs.
• Design and implement governance mechanisms such as Third-Party Data Management, Consent Management, Data Sharing Processes, and Data Contractual Agreements.
• Lead assessments of data-related risks, providing clear recommendations and practical governance controls.
• Advise internal teams on the application of data protection and privacy requirements to new initiatives, products, and data‑sharing use cases.
Evaluate, draft, and review data protection and confidentiality clauses in contracts, ensuring alignment with organisational policies.
• Manage, assess, and report on data access requests, ensuring that proper safeguards and accountability measures are in place.
• Develop communication materials, training decks, and to raise staff awareness of data governance and best practices.
• Coordinate data governance discussions with internal stakeholders and external partners, acting as the primary contact for queries on data policies and submissions.
• Support continuous improvement by analysing pain points, identifying process gaps, and refining governance workflows.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in data governance, data protection, or information management.
• Strong analytical thinking, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Detail‑oriented, adaptable, and comfortable working in fast‑paced environments.
• Certifications or experience in privacy, governance, or cybersecurity are a bonus.

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