IT Data Governance Officer - IT Gov & Security [ITE Headquarters] - 2 Yr Cr

sggovterp; Singapore; Sur place; SGD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

sggovterp is seeking an IT Data Governance Officer to support data governance, compliance and risk across ITE. You will work with the CDO, data owners and business owners to enhance governance maturity and data stewardship.

The role covers policy adherence, risk assessments and audit readiness in a dynamic public sector context. You will help implement value–risk assessments, maintain governance documentation, educate staff on data policies and support periodic audits and reviews of IM8 data

Qualifications

• Possess suitable academic or professional credentials in IT, CS or related fields.
• Certifications in data management or audit (eg CDMP, DCAM, CISA) would be an advantage.
• Minimum 2–5 years in governance, risk, compliance, audit, data management or related areas.

Responsabilités

• Support CDO in data governance and compliance matters related to IM8 data domain, WOG policies and standards.
• Help identify and communicate Business Owners and Data Owners for key data domains and systems.
• Support value-risk assessments and develop learning materials for CDO Team and Data Owners.
• Review Line 1 value-risk assessments and assist with Line 2 escalation when needed.
• Assist administration of the Data Administration Group, including agenda prep and tracking.
• Maintain documentation of governance decisions and audit readiness evidence.
• Monitor data usage risks and compliance metrics; report updates to management.
• Educate staff on data-related policies and support monthly data management inductions.
• Coordinate annual Data Security Risk Assessment reviews for critical systems.
• Support IM8 audit data-domain aspects and follow-up on audit findings.
• Update data governance policies and guidance based on risks and changes.

Connaissances

Data governance

Risk management

Compliance

Audit standards

Information security

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Public sector familiarity

Description du poste

What the role is

As an IT Data Governance Officer, you will support ITE's data governance, compliance and risk management efforts. Working closely with the Chief Data Officer (CDO), Business Owners and Data Owners, you will help establish and strengthen data governance practices, monitor compliance with Whole-of-Government policies and standards, support value--data risk assessments, and promote responsible data management across the organisation. The role contributes to strengthening data accountability, governance maturity and effective data stewardship within ITE.

What you will be working on

Be part of the IT Governance and Security Team to:

• Support ITE Chief Data Officer in data governance and compliance matters relating to IM8 data domain, WOG policies and standards, including clarification of data classification and data governance issues with GDD/SNDGO where applicable.
• Support identification, formal assignment and communication of Business Owners and Data Owners for key data domains and systems.
• Support implementation of value-risk assessment, provide guidance and develop learning materials for CDO Team, Business Owners and Data Owners.
• Review and validate Line 1 value-risk assessments for data use cases, and support complex assessments requiring Line 2 guidance or escalation.
• Support the administration of the Data Administration Group, agenda preparation, decision documentation and action tracking.
• Maintain documentation and tracking of data governance decisions, issues, escalations, action items and compliance evidence for management reporting and audit readiness.
• Implement and maintain monitoring of data usage risks, compliance metrics and key risk indicators, including periodic updates to CDO/CIO/management where required.
• Disseminate data governance updates and educate relevant staff on data-related policies, including support for monthly staff induction on data management.
• Lead or coordinate annual review of Data Security Risk Assessment for ITE systems that are critical and/or subject to IM8 audit, and track related follow-up actions.
• Support data-domain aspects of IM8 audit, internal audit and WOG data governance reviews, including evidence preparation, coordination with stakeholders and follow-up on audit findings.
• Support periodic review and update of data governance policies, practices, templates and guidance based on emerging risks, regulatory changes, audit findings and lessons learnt.

What we are looking for

• Possess suitable academic or professional credentials in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related fields.
• Possess relevant Data Management and Audit certifications (eg CDMP, DCAM, CISA equivalent certifications) would be an advantage.
• Minimum 2 to 5 years of experience in governance, risk, compliance, audit, data management, cybersecurity, or related functions.
• Knowledge of data classification, data protection, information security, or data lifecycle management concepts
• Familiarity with IM8, Whole-of-Government (WOG) policies, data governance frameworks, and risk management practices.
• Possess leadership qualities as well as good people and collaboration skills.
• Good presentation, verbal and written communications skills.
• Diligent, resourceful, and able to multitask in a dynamic work environment
• Meticulous in planning and tracking
• Familiarity with tendering procedures, ICT Security Standards in Singapore Public Service and managing IT budgets would be an advantage.