Data Governance Transformation, Temp, Government Data Division, SNDG

Ministry of Digital Development and Information

Contract

Closing on 31 Oct 2025

What the role is

Full-time opportunities are available within Government Data Division. Please refer to the links below for more information:
Policy, Manager / Snr. Manager, Data Governance, Government Data Division, SNDG:
Capability, Manager / Snr. Manager, Data Governance, Govt. Data Division, SNDG:
Ecosystem Development, Manager/Snr. Manager, Data Governance, Govt Data Division SNDG:
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

You will be supporting a policy team refreshing strategies and designing policies, spearheading ecosystem building and capability development efforts, and driving the implementation of high-impact initiatives to advance public sector data governance outcomes. Some potential projects that you will be supporting include:

• Conduct research to develop and implement central interventions on the necessary structures, skills (i.e. workforce planning and development), and systems to uplift WOG data governance, and

• Engage and collaborate with stakeholders across Government to do so.
This role offers learning opportunities for those interested in policy making, ecosystem building and capability development, in the area of data governance.

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, Information/Computer Science, Data Analytics/Statistics, Law, Business, Engineering, Human Resources, or any related field

• Relevant experience to develop in one or more of the following:
o Policy and strategy
o Data Governance and policy
o Workforce development
o Capability building
o Regulatory compliance
o Data management
o Data privacy regulations
The ideal candidate possesses the following skills:

• Experience in policy and capability building, with some basic understanding of technical concepts to bridge policy and implementation

• Excellent research and written communication skills

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with proven ability to adapt and learn swiftly

• Skilled at synthesising complex information to identify trends and insights

• Demonstrates polished communication abilities when engaging with a variety of stakeholders

• Passionate about digital technologies with a strong drive to develop data governance expertise
There are Full-Time opportunities within GDD. Refer to links below to find out more:

About Ministry of Digital Development and Information

The Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) drives Singapore's digital development in four key domains — the economy, government, security, and society. MDDI oversees the development of the infocomm technology, cybersecurity, and media sectors; the Government's digitalisation initiatives; and the national library, national archives, and public libraries. The Ministry is also responsible for effective public communications, and the Government's information and public communication policies.

About your application process

This job is closing on 31 Oct 2025.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and for other roles within Ministry of Digital Development and Information or the wider Public Service.