Senior Assistant Data Manager / Data Manager

sggovterp; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

sggovterp in Singapore is seeking a Data Governance Specialist to drive enterprise-wide policies and practices, ensuring data is managed securely as a strategic organisational asset.

You will work across business and technical teams to implement data lifecycle standards, ownership, quality, access controls and retention, while promoting data literacy and responsible use.

Qualifications

• Degree in Data or Information Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in data governance, data management, data protection, data security or related areas, preferably with experience driving cross‑functional initiatives.
• Good understanding of data governance principles and practices, including data stewardship, data quality, classification, sharing, access controls and lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of public‑sector data governance and security requirements, or experience working in a regulated environment, would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of personal data protection requirements and responsible data use.
• Understanding of how data policies and controls relate to ICT systems, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, analytics and AI initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to balance operational needs, data value, security and compliance considerations.
• Strong stakeholder‑management and communication skills, including the ability to explain complex requirements clearly and influence stakeholders at different levels.
• Resourceful, self‑motivated and able to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development and implementation of SLA's data governance workplan and initiatives, across business and technical teams.
• Develop, implement and monitor policies, standards and processes covering the data lifecycle, including data ownership and stewardship, classification, quality, access, sharing, retention, protection and disposal.
• Translate Whole-of-Government data management and security requirements into practical organisational controls and operating practices.
• Work with business units, data owners, IT, cybersecurity, legal and audit teams to embed data governance requirements into ICT systems, projects and business processes.
• Coordinate the management of data incidents, including response, reporting, remediation and follow-up actions to prevent recurrence.
• Develop and implement capability‑building, engagement and outreach programmes to strengthen data literacy, stewardship and security awareness across SLA.
• Provide advice and guidance to business units and project teams on data governance, data management and responsible data use.

Skills

Data governance

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Policy implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data/Information Management or related field

Job description

[What the role is]

Drive the development and implementation of enterprise-wide data governance policies, frameworks and practices to ensure that data is managed securely and effectively as a strategic organisational asset.

[What you will be working on]

• Develop and implement SLA's data governance workplan and initiatives, working across business and technical teams.
• Develop, implement and monitor policies, standards and processes covering the data lifecycle, including data ownership and stewardship, classification, quality, access, sharing, retention, protection and disposal.
• Translate Whole-of-Government data management and security requirements into practical organisational controls and operating practices.
• Work with business units, data owners, IT, cybersecurity, legal and audit teams to embed data governance requirements into ICT systems, projects and business processes.
• Coordinate the management of data incidents, including response, reporting, remediation and follow-up actions to prevent recurrence.
• Develop and implement capability‑building, engagement and outreach programmes to strengthen data literacy, stewardship and security awareness across SLA.
• Provide advice and guidance to business units and project teams on data governance, data management and responsible data use.

[What we are looking for]

• Degree in Data or Information Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in data governance, data management, data protection, data security or related areas, preferably with experience driving cross‑functional initiatives.
• Good understanding of data governance principles and practices, including data stewardship, data quality, classification, sharing, access controls and lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of public‑sector data governance and security requirements, or experience working in a regulated environment, would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of personal data protection requirements and responsible data use.
• Understanding of how data policies and controls relate to ICT systems, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, analytics and AI initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to balance operational needs, data value, security and compliance considerations.
• Strong stakeholder‑management and communication skills, including the ability to explain complex requirements clearly and influence stakeholders at different levels.
• Resourceful, self‑motivated and able to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.