Manager / Snr. Manager (Data Governance Capability), Govt. Data Division, SNDG

Manager / Snr. Manager (Data Governance Capability), Govt. 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 plays a central policymaking role in advancing data governance excellence across the public sector. Its responsibilities include: (a) formulating and implementing whole-of-government (WOG) data policies that guide the strategic management, sharing, and utilisation of data as a national asset; (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 by developing policies relating to responsible use of data, as well as driving the development of capabilities, institutionalizing structures and standardising tools for WOG.
What You Will Be Working On
We are looking for someone with experience in policy and capability building, with good grasp of data management, governance and related domain knowledge.
You will be part of a team refreshing strategies, spearheading capability development policy and efforts, and driving the implementation of high-impact initiatives to advance public sector data governance outcomes. Key initiatives include
Analyse and plan for public sector data governance workforce
Develop training roadmap and comprehensive training, to enhance local pipeline and upskilling opportunities
Refresh competency framework, design career pathways, and put in place structured career development
Explore attraction/ retention strategies for the workforce
Establish, and implement, Community of Practice
This role offers a unique opportunity work with stakeholders to shape capability development policies at a systems level and drive their implementation across the public sector.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for dynamic and self-motivated individuals who value integrity, teamwork and excellence. If you share our passion in shaping Singapore into a Smart Nation, we welcome you to join us
Candidates Should Have
Background in related domains such as public policy, Business, Law, Information/Computer Science, Data Analytics/Statistics, Engineering, or any related field
Relevant experience in one or more of the following:
Policy and strategy
Data Governance and policy
Workforce development
Capability building
Regulatory compliance
Data management
Data privacy regulations
The Ideal Candidate Possesses The Following Skills
Experience in policy and capability building, with a sound grasp of technical concepts to bridge policy and implementation
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
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 level Associate
Employment type
Employment type Full-time
Job function
Industries Government Administration and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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