Manager (Data Governance)

[What the role is]

[What you will be working on]

•Work with stakeholders within IRAS and across the Government to assess and manage data requests, facilitating data sharing to support better public policy making and more responsive public services.
•Conceptualise, review and implement IRAS’ data strategy and policies relating to data management, data classification, data protection, and data security, to encourage pervasive and responsible use of data for better-informed policies and improved service delivery.
•Identify, pilot, and implement process improvements and automation solutions across data sharing, management, and governance to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
•Support and maintain oversight of data sharing and utilisation within the Government, ensuring the full value of data is maximised in a robust and secure manner. 
•Develop and strengthen IRAS staff competencies and capabilities in data management practices.

[What we are looking for]

• A degree in any discipline, preferably with a background in Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field with a strong emphasis on analytical skills.
• Strong data extraction and manipulation skills, with proficiency in Python and SAS
• Proficiency in productivity and visualisation tools such as Power Automate, Power BI, and AI-assisted tools to improve processes, enhance data quality, and generate insights.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and manage relationships across multiple and diverse stakeholder groups.
• Resourceful, self-driven, and motivated, with the ability to work independently and take initiative

Being competent in the following areas is advantageous:

• Strong data analytics skills with a working knowledge of statistics and econometrics, enabling you to derive meaningful insights and support evidence-based decision-making.
• Hands-on experience in building process automation workflows and business visualisation dashboards, with the ability to drive efficiency through technology

We regret to inform that only short-listed candidates will be notified. All successful candidates will be offered a 2 year contract in the first instance.