
Data Governance Manager
7 hours ago
**Posting Start Date**:08/02/2025
About NUS ITWe drive a culture that is forward-looking. With a strong passion for IT, our people are always striving to improve, push boundaries and innovate with a "can-do" attitude. We embrace collaboration, open communication and knowledge sharing. If you see yourself thriving in a dynamic environment and breaking new grounds with innovative ideas, you will find yourself at home in NUS IT.
As part of our team, you can look forward an empowered work environment that allows you to take charge of your own career path. We provide competitive remuneration as well as flexible work arrangements to enable your growth and development. We pride ourselves on our diverse workforce and are committed to transforming NUS into a leading global University shaping the future.
We are seeking an experienced Data Governance Manager to drive the implementation of data governance at NUS.
This role is responsible for leading and overseeing data governance initiatives, including the development and enforcement of data policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards across the University.
Key responsibilities include leading data asset, data quality, data protection, and data sharing governance, as well as raising awareness of data governance through training programs.
This role will be instrumental in evolving current data governance practices to address future needs by incorporating new business and regulatory requirements and leveraging innovative technologies.
Additionally, this role offers opportunities to manage data product projects that empower the University in areas such as analytics, data science, and AI.
**Responsibilities**:
- Data Policy and Process: Develop, review, and communicate data policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards.
- Data Asset Management: Manage data asset initiatives and collaborate with stakeholders to develop data catalog and data lineage.
- Data Quality Management: Manage data quality initiatives by working with stakeholders to monitor data quality health and resolve issues.
- Data Protection Management: Manage data protection initiatives and collaborate with compliance and security teams to establish appropriate data protection governance.
- Data Sharing & Disclosure: Develop, review, and communicate data sharing and disclosure governance with stakeholders to ensure secure and effective democratization of data.
- Training and Awareness: Develop and deliver training and awareness programs to promote the adoption of data governance practices.
- Data Product Management: Lead and manage data product projects, including requirement analysis, participation in solution design, planning, testing, and implementation.
**Qualifications**
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in data governance roles
- Project Management certification e.g. PMP
Skills & Competencies
- Technical Skills:
a) Proficiency in data governance tools (e.g. metadata, data quality, data marketplace)
b) Familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint and Power Platform (e.g. Power BI, Power Apps)
- Data Management Skills: Strong understanding of data management principles and best practices (e.g. DAMA, data privacy)
- Regulatory Knowledge: Good knowledge of data protection regulations and standards (e.g., PDPA, GDPR)
- Project Management: Ability to manage projects, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex data governance concepts to diverse audiences.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to breakdown complex problems into manageable parts
- Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Personal Traits:
- Meticulous: Demonstrates a high level of quality and thoroughness in work.
- Independent and Self-motivated: Capable of working independently with mínimal supervision and guidance.
- Proactive: Takes initiative in identifying and solving problems, anticipating issues, and implementing solutions.
- Critical Thinker: Willing to challenge the status quo and advocate for improvements in data governance practice.
- Agile and Nimble: Able to adapt, respond and cope with changes in roles and work priorities.
**More Information**
Location: Kent Ridge Campus
Organization: NUS Information Technology
Department : Applications - Applications Architecture & Technology
Employee Referral Eligible: Yes
Job requisition ID : 27738
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