Senior Manager, Digital and Data Strategy

1. Develop data strategy for NCSS and sector to enable data-informed decision making:

• Collaborate with NCSS teams to formulate, refine and prioritise data use cases alongside the business questions to be addressed, aligned to NCSS’ business priorities for the next 3-5 years;

• Formulate strategies to implement the prioritised use cases in areas relating to data requirements, governance, technology, process, people and skills needed;

• Identify emerging data trends to either mitigate risks or leverage opportunities;

• Formulate a longer-term data strategy for NCSS to prepare ahead;

• Regularly assess and update data strategies to ensure relevance; and

• Track and report the success of the data strategy to senior management and relevant transformation platforms.

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2. Develop and execute actionable plans to implement the prioritised use cases:

• Work with NCSS teams to identify, streamline and collect the relevant quality data needed for the prioritised use cases;

• Partner NCSS central data analytics team and relevant stakeholders to support NCSS teams to advance data use; and

• Promote and sustain a data-informed culture within NCSS by curating necessary data capability resources and working with HR to equip officers with the right competencies and effect the necessary change management strategies.

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3. Ensure adherence and compliance to data governance policies within NCSS:

• Establish NCSS data governance frameworks in line with whole of government imperatives;

• Develop initiatives to ensure NCSS adherence and compliance with the data governance policies; and

• Assess requests on matters related to data acquisition, sharing and exchange.

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4. Secretariat of Data Management Standing Committee.

5. Any other duties as assigned from time to time by the management.

Personal Competencies:

• Thinking Clearly and Making Sound Judgements

• Serving with Heart, Commitment and Purpose

• Data Management & Analysis

• Change Management

• Self-motivated and have the perseverance to push through implementation plans.

• Able to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• Comfortable with ambiguity and change.

• Innovative and resourceful, possess a strong drive to solve problems and support others in doing so.

Skills Required:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent understanding of digital technologies, data management and analytics tools.

• Possess strong communication (written and verbal) skills to engage, negotiate and mobilise internal and external stakeholders of different seniority. 

Experience & Special Certification(s):

• At least 5 years’ experience in data strategy and governance, or a related field.

• Familiarity with IM8, Data Protection and Governance Principles and Processes, and WOG standards would be useful.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.