Manager / Senior Manager / Assistant Director (Data Strategy)

[What the role is]

The Data Strategy section within CAAS' Data and Performance Division sets data policies, develops data infrastructure and architecture, and drives implementation strategies to enable data sharing across CAAS and the aviation ecosystem. It ensures the responsible use of data for policymaking, planning, operations, and R&D, while fostering a data-driven culture and promoting best practices to support long-term business goals.

[What you will be working on]

You will play a pivotal role in establishing strong governance frameworks with CAAS, as well as enabling secure and value-driven data sharing across aviation ecosystem partners, in alignment with Whole-of-Government standards and international best practices.

Key responsibilities include the following:

• Establish and enforce data governance policies, roles and responsibilities, and operating models across CAAS and with ecosystem stakeholders.
• Define and maintain standards for data classification, metadata management, data quality and lifecycle governance.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (e.g. IM8, PDPA) and aviation-sector-specific requirements.
• Monitor and report governance effectiveness, highlighting areas for improvement to senior management and governance committees.
• Develop and operationalise frameworks for secure, ethical and value-driven data sharing across the aviation ecosystem.
• Champion the adoption of interoperable standards to enhance data accessibility and re-use while safeguarding confidentiality and security.
• Foster a culture of good governance practices and ethical data use across CAAS and ecosystem partners.

[What we are looking for]

• Trained in Data Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in data governance, data management, or data strategy, preferably in the public sector, aviation, or regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, policies, and tools.
• Familiar with Whole-of-Government directives (e.g. IM8), data protection regulations (e.g. PDPA) and international best practices for data governance.
• Hands-on experience with data quality management, metadata design and lifecycle governance.
• Knowledge of cloud computing, data warehouses and data pipelines would be advantageous.
• Strong stakeholder management, facilitation and communication skills, with ability to work across organisational boundaries and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborative, analytical and solution-oriented mindset with an eye for detail and continuous improvement.

Note: Your appointment designation will commensurate with your relevant work experience. Successful candidates will be offered a 3-year contract in the first instance and may be considered for placement on a permanent tenure or subsequent contract renewal.