Deputy Director

Deputy Director (Data Governance), Government Data Division, SNDG

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Deputy Director (Data Governance), Government Data Division, SNDG

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What The Role Is

The Smart Nation Group – Digital Government (SNDG), under the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) and administratively managed by the Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI), plans and prioritizes key Smart Nation and digital government projects, raises the standards of Government ICT and services, builds long-term capabilities for the public sector, and promotes adoption and participation in digital and smart innovations. It takes a whole-of-nation effort, and we will actively engage the public, the industry and fellow agencies as we build a Smart Nation together.

What The Role Is

The Smart Nation Group – Digital Government (SNDG), under the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) and administratively managed by the Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI), plans and prioritizes key Smart Nation and digital government projects, raises the standards of Government ICT and services, builds long-term capabilities for the public sector, and promotes adoption and participation in digital and smart innovations. It takes a whole-of-nation effort, and we will actively engage the public, the industry and fellow agencies as we build a Smart Nation together.

The Government Data Division (GDD) within SNDG is responsible for (a) developing whole-of-Government (WOG) policies to promote data management, sharing and use; (b) identifying and driving new initiatives to improve the exchange of data within Government agencies, and sharing of Government data with commercial partners and the public, and (c) strengthening data governance, such as through policies relating to responsible use of data, and capability and ecosystem building across WOG.

What You Will Be Working On

You will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping and driving WOG data governance strategies and initiatives. You will oversee a team responsible for policy development, stakeholder engagement, and implementation of strategic projects that strengthen Government's data governance

• Strategic leadership and policy oversight – provide strategic direction in the formulation, review and implementation of central data governance policies and guidelines
• Capability building and ecosystem development – oversee initiatives to build a robust ecosystem that supports Government agencies to enhance their data governance capabilities. Guide the development of structures, workforce interventions and systems to enhance data governance maturity
• Stakeholder engagement and inter-agency collaboration – forge strong partnerships with Government agencies
• Supervision and team development – supervise, guide and motivate a team of policy officers
  
  

This role has significant impact as you contribute towards shaping the government data governance landscape, and empowering Government agencies to confidently exercise data governance.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking leader who embodies integrity, collaboration and a commitment to excellence. As a Deputy Director, you will play a key leadership role in advancing Singapore's Smart Nation vision through effective data governance. If you are passionate about driving public sector transformation, we invite you to join us

Candidates Should Have

• Background in related domains such as Information/Computer Science, Data Analytics/Statistics, Law, Business, Engineering, or any related field
• Relevant experience or interest to develop in one or more of the following:
• Data Governance and policy
• Regulatory compliance
• Data management
• Data privacy regulations
• Workforce development
• Capability building
  
  

The Ideal Candidate Possesses The Following Skills

• Strategic thinker with a strong systems perspective and able to see the big picture
• Good perspective taking skills, able to analyse issues from different agencies' standpoints
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills that can create a consensus on action from a wide spectrum of external and internal stakeholders
• Experience in leading policy teams and developing people
• Work with cross-functional teams, including IT, legal and business stakeholders
• Resourceful and proactive, particularly in proposing alternate solutions to achieve desired outcomes
• Analytical and creative
• Excellent written communication skills

Seniority level

• Seniority levelDirector

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• IndustriesGovernment Administration and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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