Strategic Data Governance & Compliance Lead

Republic Polytechnic; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute of Technical Education (ITE) is seeking an IT Data Governance Officer to support governance, compliance, and risk management efforts. You will work with the CDO and data owners to strengthen data governance, monitor policy adherence, and promote responsible data management across the organisation.

You will join the IT Governance and Security Team to implement value-risk assessments, maintain documentation, and educate staff on data-related policies.

Qualifications

• Academic or professional credentials in IT, CS or related fields.
• Relevant data management and audit certifications (CDMP, DCAM, CISA) are a plus.
• 2–5 years in governance, risk, compliance, audit, data management, cybersecurity or related roles.
• Knowledge of data classification, protection, information security or data lifecycle concepts.
• Familiar with IM8, WOG policies, data governance frameworks and risk management.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, presentation and communication skills.
• Familiarity with tendering, ICT Security Standards in Singapore Public Service and IT budgeting is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support data governance and compliance with IM8 data domain and WOG policies.
• Assist in identifying and communicating Data Owners for key data domains.
• Support value-risk assessments and develop learning materials.
• Review Line 1 value-risk assessments and assist with escalations.
• Assist administration of Data Administration Group and tracking actions.
• Maintain documentation and evidence for audits and management reporting.
• Monitor data usage risks and compliance metrics, updating management.
• Educate staff on data-related policies and conduct monthly induction.
• Assist annual Data Security Risk Assessment reviews and follow-up actions.
• Support data-domain aspects of IM8 audit and respond to audit findings.
• Periodic review and update of policies and templates.

Skills

Data governance

Risk management

Compliance

Audit

Cybersecurity

Education

IT/CS degree

Tools

CDMP

DCAM

CISA

Job description

Institute of Technical Education (ITE) is seeking an IT Data Governance Officer to support governance, compliance, and risk management efforts. You will work with the CDO and data owners to strengthen data governance, monitor policy adherence, and promote responsible data management across the organisation.

You will join the IT Governance and Security Team to implement value-risk assessments, maintain documentation, and educate staff on data-related policies.