Manager (Data Architecture and Governance)

You will support National Service (NS) administration, policy-making and sense-making by developing data strategies and capabilities within the NS domain to leverage data for policy sense-making and policy reviews. Responsibilities - Design, develop and implement the NS-related data repository - Establish and enforce robust data management and governance practices - Define and uphold standard data definitions and taxonomies - Ensure high-quality data is ready for dashboards, insights and decision-making to enable reporting - Manage data pipelines and connections needed for data analytics and queries, transactions and future AI models Challenge(s) - Navigating large volume of datasets that reside across various systems and aspects of NS, each with their own idiosyncrasies - Developing a strong understanding of MINDEF/SAF's organisational structure, operations, policies and processes, particularly in the NS domain - Maintaining a broad strategic perspective on NS policies while drilling down into key data details Requirements - Education in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related quantitative field is preferred - At least 2 years of relevant experience in data architecture, data management, data governance, or a related field is preferred - Experience with Human Resource enterprise systems (e.g. Workday, SAP, Oracle) is advantageous - Familiarity with data architecture, data management and data governance frameworks and practices - Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements and vice versa - Good communication and presentation skills - Good project and stakeholder management skills (Applicants with no experience may apply.) Appointment will be commensurate with your experience. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.