Job Description
DSO National Laboratories (DSO) is Singapore’s largest defence research and development (R&D) organisation, with the critical mission to develop technological solutions to sharpen the cutting edge of Singapore's national security. At DSO, you will develop more than just a career. This is where you will make a real impact and shape the future of defence across the spectrum of air, land, sea, space and cyberspace.
The Digital Division leads the digital transformation of DSO through the master planning and policies, delivering digital capabilities through IT infrastructure, and providing one stop service to corporate and R&D Divisions. The Digital Division will transform the way we work, our workplace, and the capabilities we deliver to the MINDEF/SAF and for the security of Singapore.
People are DSO’s greatest asset. You will get to realise your career aspirations and develop your own niche either as a deep technical expert or a leader in the team. With frequent career dialogues and a robust training and development framework, we will provide you with the necessary development tools for you to reach your potential. You will also be recognised and rewarded through competitive remuneration packages and scholarship opportunities.
Chief Data Officer
In This Role, You Will
- Accountable for setting the enterprise direction, governance and value agenda for data. The role establishes organisation- wide policy, decision rights, operating models and investment priorities so that data are protected, trusted, accessible and responsibly used across corporate functions and core R&D business areas.
- Reports to the Chief Digital Officer. CDaO is the enterprise integrator for data, aligning business, R&D, technology, security, legal, privacy and workforce considerations. The role is accountable not only for delivering individual initiatives, but for building the enduring institutional capabilities, controls and culture needed for data-driven and AI-enabled operations.
- Organisational Responsibility
- Own and recommend the enterprise data strategy, policy architecture, governance model and multi-year roadmap for approval by the relevant management and governance bodies.
- Leads the enterprise governance mechanisms for data with authority to set standards, define accountabilities, resolve cross- division issues and data risks or non-compliance.
- Designate enterprise data owners and stewards, clarify decision rights, and require divisions and functions to implement approved policies, standards and controls.
- Provide executive responsibility to divisions and projects on data and AI risks, readiness, adoption, value realisation and compliance, supported by organisation-wide measures and reporting.
- Accountable for enterprise data management, setting controls in place for data transfers and lifecycle management and management and lowering of data risks.
Job Requirements
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or any other related fields.
- At least 15 years of experience in data analytics, data governance role.
- At least 3 years of experience leading data transformation and governance of an organisation.