Manager/ Asst Manager (Transformation Office), NYC [1-year contract] - Data Mgt

National Youth Council; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency focused on youth in Singapore is seeking a Manager/Assistant Manager for data management and analysis. The ideal candidate will support operations in a data warehouse, engage stakeholders, manage IT vendors, and educate staff on data hygiene. Experience in data analytics tools like Tableau and Python is advantageous. This role emphasizes teamwork and adaptability in a dynamic environment and is a one-year contract position.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in data management and data analysis.
• Self-motivated and a fast learner.
• Able to adapt well and thrive in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Engage stakeholders to gather data requirements.
• Manage IT vendors to ensure project success.
• Clean and transform data into usable insights.
• Educate staff on maintaining data hygiene.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Tableau

Microsoft Power BI

Python

Power Query

Job description

What the role is:

The Transformation Office aims to build an agile, capable, data-driven and youth-centric NYC, powered by passionate and purposeful people. We work across teams, functions, and disciplines to strategise, design, testbed, drive and support digital transformation in NYC. The Manager/ Assistant Manager will work in a team to support the data management and analysis of youth and programme operations data. This is a one-year contract position with the Transformation Office.

What you will be working on:

You will support the operations and enhancement of the NYC data warehouse, ensuring timely data ingestion from business units.

Your responsibilities include:

• Stakeholder engagement and requirements gathering
  • Work with stakeholders to understand their data needs and requirements
  • Collaborate with IT vendors and personnel to translate requirements into data warehouse design
• Vendor and project management
  • Manage IT vendors to ensure timely project progress and delivery
• Data management and transformation
  • Manage data from multiple sources
  • Clean and transform data into usable insights
  • Document data transformation logic and processes
  • Prepare data for reporting
  • Conduct data analysis
• Capacity building
  • Educate staff on maintaining data hygiene

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a self‑motivated, data‑driven, IT‑savvy individual who excels in data management and analysis to join our team. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working with large data sets residing in different data stores in disparate formats and be willing to comprehend complex corporate and operational processes, seeking ways to streamline them as much as possible.

Requirements:

• Strong attention to detail and processes
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Experience in data management and data analysis
• Self‑motivated and fast learner
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and able to work in cross‑functional teams
• Able to adapt well and thrive in a dynamic environment
• Experience in visualisation (e.g. Tableau, Microsoft Power BI), desktop automation tools (e.g. Power Query, macro) and/ or Python coding is advantageous

About National Youth Council

About National Youth Council (NYC) – Creating Opportunities for All Youth to Be Heard, Be Empowered, Be the Change. At NYC, as the national agency for youth matters, we believe in a world where young people are respected and heard, able to take action on issues that matter and make a positive difference around them. Together with our partners, we develop future‑ready youth and deepen their commitment to Singapore by imbuing in them a heart for service, resilience and an enterprising spirit. Find out more at www.nyc.gov.sg.