Data Management and Analysis

As a Senior Manager / Assistant Director (Data Management and Analysis), you will play a critical role in driving and implementing the organisation’s data strategy to strengthen decision-making, service delivery and innovation. You will lead efforts to establish robust data governance frameworks, improve data quality, and build organisational data capabilities. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will translate strategy into action — implementing practical workflows, tools, and standards to enable reliable and secure use of data across the organisation.

This role combines strategic planning with hands-on implementation, supporting the organisation’s broader digital and data transformation journey.

1. Data Governance & Quality Assurance

• Implement data governance frameworks and processes to ensure data is managed consistently and securely across divisions.
• Operationalise data quality improvement strategies to maintain accuracy, consistency, timeliness and compliance with data protection and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular data quality assessments, audits and health checks to identify and address data gaps and errors.
• Review and enhance data management workflows — including collection, storage, processing and archival — in alignment with government standards and best practices.
• Monitor and analyse data quality metrics; prepare regular reporting and dashboards for management review.
  

2. Data Strategy Implementation & Integration

• Support the development and implementation of a centralised data management framework to enable integrated planning, operations, and service delivery.
• Collaborate with ICT teams and external partners to design and deploy digital solutions that enhance data access, interoperability and insight generation.
• Translate data strategy into practical implementation plans, tools, and guidelines for end users.
  

3. Analytics & Insight Generation

• Work with internal teams and the Data Community of Practice members to identify analytical needs, define KPIs, and deliver actionable insights to inform policy, planning and operations.
• Design and maintain dashboards, reports and data visualisations to support timely decision-making.
• Support pilot projects and use cases that demonstrate the value of data for innovation and improvement.
  

4. Capability Building & Change Management

• Build data literacy and capability across divisions by working with Human Capital and Organisation Development Division to curate relevant training and best practice sharing sessions.
• Cultivate a network of data stewards/champions via the Data Community of Practice to embed data practices in everyday workflows.
• Provide guidance and technical support to staff in applying data standards, tools and analytical methods.
  

5. Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with service delivery, corporate and enabling functions to operationalise data initiatives.
• Partner with external agencies and sector partners on data-sharing protocols, governance and alignment with national data strategies.
• Represent the organisation in inter-agency or sectoral data transformation workgroups where relevant.

• At least 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in data management, analytics, digital transformation or related domains.
• Strong understanding of data governance, quality assurance and analytics frameworks.
• Proven ability to translate strategy into practical implementation — including policy, process and system-level changes.
• Experience with data quality tools, business intelligence or data visualisation platforms.
• Good knowledge of data protection regulations and government data policies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and work collaboratively across functions.