Manager, Research Data Governance, PVO

Roles & Responsibilities

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together - building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.

Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities - all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position is for Office of the Provost (PVO).
• Research Data Governance
  • Review, update, and maintain institutional policies and procedures related to research data governance.
  • Coordinate the rollout of a university-wide framework and downstream processes to establish best practices for managing, protecting and sharing data in accordance with the University's research data management policy.
  • Facilitate the review of requests to access and use SMU data for research.
  • Develop guidelines and materials to raise awareness on institutional policies relating to data governance, data sharing, and data use & access. Circulate these materials at appropriate platforms including faculty and staff orientation, research grant handover sessions, seminars and workshops.
• Data Protection, Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management
  • Maintain institutional-wide workflows and coordinate with SMU's Schools, Offices, Centres and Institutes to meet internal and external compliance standards for research data governance and cybersecurity for research.
  • Vet data management, non-disclosure and other related agreements arising from SMU's research collaborations and activities, and highlight contractual obligations, institutional risks and other issues.
  • Liaise with faculty and researchers to evaluate data management and protection requirements stipulated by government agencies, sponsors and collaborators, and ensure the necessary safeguards are in place.
• General Administration
  • Serve as secretariat to the University's Committee for Governance, Use and Access of Data and AI in Research, and executing the projects and tasks undertaken by the Committee.
  • Support other aspects of research governance of relevance to SMU's Institute's Centres & Labs, Use of Artificial Intelligence in Research, and Research Security matters.
• Any other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree and at least three years of relevant work experience in Data Governance / Management.
• Those who have worked in Research Governance, Data Management, or Cybersecurity, Compliance roles would be preferred. A background in IT / Information Systems, Database Management may be helpful although it is not a requirement.
• An understanding of data governance principles, especially in the context of universities and R&D environments, and Singapore's regulatory requirements relating to data protection and cybersecurity.
• Ability to understand and interpret policy documents, and develop clear guidelines for downstream implementation and compliance.
• Ability to perform desktop research on relevant laws, policies and best practices, and help with drafting policy papers, frameworks, rules and guidelines.
• Good problem-solving skills. Proactive and resourceful in initiating conversations with stakeholders to identify and implement solutions.
• Strong analytical skills. Competent in sourcing and compiling data, extracting relevant and accurate information, and generating analyses or opinions to facilitate decision making.
• Independent worker with strong follow-up and thrives in cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

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Candidates who do not possess the stipulated qualifications but have relevant work experience may still apply. Remuneration and appointment terms shall commensurate with qualifications and experience. SMU reserves the right to modify the appointment terms where necessary.

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