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

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

Job summary

ITE is seeking an IT Data Governance Officer to strengthen data governance, compliance and risk management across the organisation. You will work closely with the CDO, Business Owners and Data Owners to implement policy and monitor IM8/WOG standards.

The role supports data stewardship, governance maturity and responsible data management, enabling strong audit readiness and effective governance processes.

Qualifications

• Academic or professional credentials in IT or related fields.
• Relevant certifications (CDMP, DCAM, CISA) would be an advantage.
• 2–5 years in governance, risk, compliance, audit, data management or related functions.
• Knowledge of data classification, data protection, information security, or lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with IM8, WOG policies and data governance frameworks.
• Strong leadership, collaboration and communication skills.
• Meticulous planning and multitasking in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Support CDO in data governance and compliance with IM8 and WOG standards.
• Identify and assign Business Owners and Data Owners for key domains.
• Implement value-risk assessments and develop learning materials.
• Review Line 1 value-risk assessments and escalate when needed.
• Support administration of the Data Administration Group.
• Maintain documentation and evidence for management reporting and audits.
• Monitor data usage risks and KPIs; report to CDO/CIO.
• Educate staff on data policies and run monthly induction.
• Lead annual Data Security Risk Assessment reviews.
• Support audit data-domain aspects and follow up on findings.
• Review and update data governance policies and guidance.

Skills

Data governance

Compliance

Risk management

Audit

Communication

Leadership

Education

Information Technology degree

Job description

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.