IT Data Governance & Compliance Officer

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Service Division in Singapore seeks an IT Data Governance Officer to support governance, compliance and risk management for IT data domains. You will work with the CDO, data owners and business owners to strengthen governance practices, monitor WOG policy compliance, and promote responsible data management across the organisation.

You will contribute to governance maturity, data accountability and data stewardship, while coordinating audits and updates to governance policies and

Qualifications

• Academic or professional credentials in IT/Computer Science.
• Data Management or Audit certifications (CDMP, DCAM, CISA) are plus.
• 2–5 years in governance, risk, compliance, audit, data management or cybersecurity.
• Knowledge of data classification, protection, information security, or lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with IM8 and Whole-of-Government policies and risk practices.
• Strong leadership, collaboration and communication skills.
• Able to multitask in a dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with tendering procedures and ICT security standards in Singapore Public Service; IT budgeting knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the CDO in data governance and compliance across IM8 data domain.
• Identify and assign Business Owners and Data Owners for key data domains and systems.
• Support implementation of value-risk assessments and develop learning materials for CDO Team and Owners.
• Review Line 1 value-risk assessments and escalate with Line 2 guidance when needed.
• Administer the Data Administration Group, prepare agendas, document decisions and track actions.
• Maintain documentation and tracking of governance decisions, issues and audit evidence.
• Monitor data usage risks and compliance metrics; report to CDO/CIO/management.
• Educate staff on data policies; support monthly data management inductions.
• Coordinate annual Data Security Risk Assessments for critical systems; follow up on actions.
• Support data-domain aspects of IM8 audit and follow-up on findings.
• Update policies and guidance based on risks and audits.

Skills

Leadership

People skills

Communication

Multitasking

Planning

Education

IT/Computer Science degree

Job description

Public Service Division in Singapore seeks an IT Data Governance Officer to support governance, compliance and risk management for IT data domains. You will work with the CDO, data owners and business owners to strengthen governance practices, monitor WOG policy compliance, and promote responsible data management across the organisation.

You will contribute to governance maturity, data accountability and data stewardship, while coordinating audits and updates to governance policies and