Head/Deputy Head/Assistant Head, RIE Systems

The National Research Foundation (NRF) is a department within the Prime Minister's Office, and we set the national direction for Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE) by developing policies, plans and strategies; funding strategic initiatives that strengthen our scientific and technological capabilities, grow our RIE talent base, and achieve economic and national impact; and fostering RIE collaboration in Singapore and internationally.

The incumbent will support the Chief Data Officer (CDO) in establishing data governance frameworks and overseeing the implementation of data infrastructure to ensure that data serves as a strategic asset for informed decision-making and operational excellence. The incumbent also serves as the Single Source of Truth (SSOT) custodian for the RIE grants dataset and is responsible for ensuring that the RIE grants datasets remains consistent, reliable, and trustworthy across all applications and decision-making processes. Data Governance and Management • Oversee the establishment and maintenance of data governance frameworks, including policies, standards, and procedures. • Ensure data quality, integrity, and security across all NRF’s data assets whilst managing compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards. • Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, privacy laws, and relevant policies governing data handling. Compliance and Risk Management • Ensure Single Source of Truth (SSOT) operations comply with relevant regulations, privacy laws, and relevant policies. • Maintain comprehensive audit trails and documentation for regulatory compliance purposes. • Ensure security measures are in place to protect sensitive data and manage risks associated with data breaches or unauthorised access. Data Stewardship of RIE Grants datasets • Maintain definitive, authoritative versions of RIE grants datasets, ensuring there is one official source for critical information. • Implement quality control processes to validate, cleanse, and maintain data integrity. • Implement and manage user access controls, authentication systems and data distribution protocols. • Develop and maintain data standards, definitions, and metadata documentation for RIE grants data. This includes creating data dictionaries, establishing naming conventions, and ensuring consistent interpretation of data elements across all users. • Oversee the implementation of a scalable RIE grants data infrastructure.

• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in data management, IT governance and compliance or related fields. • Strong knowledge of relevant data protection and privacy regulations, IM8 requirements and best practices. • Effective communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work independently and work as part of a team. • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.