Senior Manager / Manager, AI and Data Governance, AIDO

Ministry of Manpower; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is establishing the AI & Data Governance (ADG) within its AI & Data Office to lead data strategy, data quality, and secure, responsible AI usage. The role focuses on policy development, standards, and lifecycle management to support MOM's transformation and data-driven decision making.

The ideal candidate has a tertiary qualification in Business/IT/Analytics and at least 2 years of hands-on data governance experience, with strong collaboration across IT and business

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field such as Business, IT or Business Analytics.
• At least 2 years of working experience in data governance, data management or related areas.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement data governance policies and procedures.
• Oversee data quality programs and ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
• Coordinate internal and external data sharing initiatives.
• Safeguard data integrity through regular data audits and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with IT on data architecture, infrastructure and metadata management.

Education

Tertiary qualification in Business/Information Technology and/or Business Analytics

Job description

What the role is:

The AI & Data Governance (ADG) within the AI & Data Office has been established as part of MOM's new AI and Data Horizontal to curate, drive and implement comprehensive data strategies, as well as ensure safe and responsible AI usage within MOM. This includes establishing data policies, ensuring data quality and security, setting standards for data handling, and overseeing the entire data lifecycle. ADG plays a crucial role in facilitating appropriate data sharing, promoting ethical data use, and collaborating with partnering teams to enhance data literacy across the organisation. It also ensures compliance with the relevant regulations and advises on data utilisation for improved decision making. ADG acts as a central authority on all data related matters, working to optimise assets and resolve any data related conflicts within MOM. We are looking for a driven individual who will contribute significantly to MOM's transformation by building a trusted foundations for safe, scalable AI and Data across the ministry.

What you will be working on:

You will be responsible for developing and implementing policies, procedures and standards to ensure secure and efficient management and use of data. This includes:

• Develop and maintain data governance policies and procedures
• Implement and oversee data quality programme
• Ensure compliance with data protection laws and regulations
• Coordinate data sharing initiatives within the organisation and with external partners
• Safeguard data integrity through conducting regular data audits and risk assessments and managing data lifecycle management
• Develop and drive implementation of data standards, conceptual data models, master and reference data management, and metadata management
• Collaborate with IT teams on data architecture and infrastructure
• Facilitate resolution of data-related issues and conflicts
• Coordinate with other departments to align data governance with business objectives
• Establish guardrails to uphold data governance and ensure intentional and risk-managed adoption

What we are looking for:

• Tertiary qualification in related domains such as Business, Information Technology and/or Business Analytics with at least 2 years of working experience
• Experience in data management, or related fields, particularly in establishing and maintaining data standards throughout the data lifecycle
• Experience in performing root cause analysis on internal and external data and processes to answer specific business questions and identify opportunities for improvement
• Good knowledge in metadata and master data management, data modelling and data architecture
• Familiar with IM8 and data protection, and governance principles and processes would be an advantage
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively foster a culture of data stewardship and collaborate
• Excellent oral and written communications skills and experience interacting with both business and IT individuals at all levels including the executive level
• Adaptability and openness to change, as well as the ability to navigate and mitigate resistance to new practices

About Ministry of Manpower

Championing Human Potential for a Thriving SingaporeSingaporeans are at the heart of what we do. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) empowers our people and fosters a thriving, inclusive workforce that drives Singapore's growth and prosperity. By working closely with our tripartite partners, industry and community stakeholders, we strive to create workforce and workplace policies that foster resilience, adaptability, and a bright future for a thriving Singapore. As an MOM officer, you will be part of this meaningful mission, contributing across diverse and impactful areas – from shaping forward-looking and effective manpower policies and strengthening industrial relations, to enhancing workplace safety standards and ensuring balanced local and foreign workforce regulations. Here at MOM, we are committed to creating an inclusive experience not just for our national workforce, but also for our officers who work tirelessly to champion human potential for a thriving Singapore.