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

The Smart Nation Group (SNG), under the Ministry of Digital Development and Information drives key Smart Nation and digital government projects, uplifts 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. We are pulling together a whole-of-nation effort, and we will actively engage the public, the industry and fellow agencies to build a Smart Nation together. The Government Data Division (GDD) within SNG plays a central policymaking role in advancing the management and use of Government data as a national strategic asset. It is responsible for (a) developing and implementing whole-of-Government policies that guide data management, sharing and use across the public sector; (b) identifying and driving new initiatives to improve the exchange of data between Government agencies, and sharing of Government data with commercial partners and the public; and (c) strengthening data governance by developing policies on the responsible use of data, as well as (d) driving the development of capabilities, institutionalising structures and standardising tools.

We are looking for someone with experience in strategy planning and/or capability building. A good grasp of data management, governance and related domain knowledge would be useful. You will be part of a team refreshing strategies, spearheading capability development, and driving the implementation of high-impact initiatives to advance public sector data governance outcomes. Your work will involve: • Establish and build up capabilities that will see agencies implement robust governance frameworks, allowing data use and AI enablement and so on. • Undertake strategic workforce planning development to professionalise the data governance workforce in the public sector, including a refreshed competency framework and structured career pathways. • Strengthen local talent pipeline and upskilling opportunities for the data governance workforce, including the design of training roadmaps and learning interventions. • Institutionalise cross-agency learning and capability uplift, through a Community of Practice (CoP) and other collaboration avenues. • Exercise leadership to build commitment at the senior Public Service Leaders level, towards leveraging on Government data as a strategic asset. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape capability development policies at a systems level and drive change implementation across the public sector.

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 any field • Public policy, Business, Law, Information/Computer Science, Data Analytics/Statistics, or Engineering background is a bonus • Experience in strategic planning and/or capability building • Strong systems perspective and able to see the big picture • Good perspective skills; able to analyse issues from different agencies’ standpoints • Strong communication and interpersonal skills that can create consensus to act across a wide spectrum of external and internal stakeholders • Resourceful and proactive, particularly in proposing alternate solutions to achieve desired outcomes • Analytical and able to think “out of the box” • Excellent written communication skills Only shortlisted applicants will be notified within 2 weeks after closing date.