Develop, manage and facilitate Data Policies, Projects and Platforms, spearhead data governance initiatives and maintain, review and grow data assets across MUIS & its subsidiaries.
Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura
Manager, Strategic Policy
Fixed Terms
Closing on 04 Dec 2025What the role is
What you will be working on
Develop MUIS data management framework (including policies, standards, and practices).
Drive implementation of framework internally (within MUIS) and externally (with government, community organisation and other stakeholders).
Lead development of data governance aligned with relevant regulatory, national and community needs.
Oversee and facilitate governance structures, roles, and responsibilities to support effective data stewardship and accountability.
Work with MUISians (employees of MUIS) to improve data quality, including data-driven transformation initiatives.
Promote data literacy to empower MUISians to confidently use, protect and share data through appropriate consultancy, training and guidance.
Foster a data-driven culture within MUIS through application of daily best practices.
Support MUIS leadership and relevant Ministry-level Data Workgroup platforms related to the above focus areas.
Undertake any other duties and responsibilities related to this role as may be assigned by the organisation from time to time.
What we are looking for
Tertiary educations in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics or Knowledge Management. Graduates of other disciplines with relevant experience are welcome to apply.
Minimum 4 years’ relevant experience in data governance, project and/or data management, including an understanding of data governance frameworks, principles and best practices.
Able to communicate data concepts to diverse group of stakeholders simply and impactfully.
Comfortable working with diverse data sets.
Familiar with local and/or regional and/or international regulatory environments in the private and/or public sector and their appropriate applications to Data.
Resourceful self-starter able to work independently and as a team member.
Comfortable with ambiguity and orientated to pursue lifelong learning.
Demonstrates a strong community orientation and purpose.
Good writing, communication and interpersonal skills.
Successful candidate will be appointed on contract basis.
In general, applicants can expect to hear from us within 4 weeks of the close of the application window. In the event where we receive a high number of applications, applicants will receive an update on their status within 6 weeks of the close of the application window.
If you are facing issues submitting your application, please contact us at careers@muis.gov.sg for assistance.
About your application process
This job is closing on 04 Dec 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 apply for other roles within Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura or the wider Public Service.
About Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura
The Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (Muis), also known as the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore, was established as a statutory body in 1968 when the Administration of Muslim Law Act (AMLA) came into effect. Under AMLA, Muis is to advise the President of Singapore on all matters relating to Islam in Singapore.
Muis is a statutory board under the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY). It seeks to develop a Muslim community with strong Islamic credentials that thrives in the contemporary world, and is an active partner in nation-building. At Muis, we strive to fulfil the values of compassion and inclusiveness. We design and deliver programmes which are targeted to create a community that is a blessing and inspirational to all.
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