Deputy Director, Enterprise Risk Management #GovTechForPublicGood.

Description and Requirements

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The Government Technology Agency (GovTech) is the lead agency driving Singapore’s Smart Nation initiatives and public sector digital transformation. As the Centre of Excellence for Infocomm Technology and Smart Systems (ICT & SS), GovTech develops the Singapore Government’s capabilities in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Smart City Technology, Digital Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity.
At GovTech, we offer you a purposeful career to make lives better. We empower our people to master their craft through continuous and robust learning and development opportunities all year round. Our GovTechies embody our Agile, Bold and Collaborative values to deliver impactful solutions.

GovTech aims to transform the delivery of Government digital services by taking an "outside-in" view, putting citizens and businesses at the heart of everything we do.

Play a part in Singapore’s vision to build a Smart Nation and embark on your meaningful journey to build tech for public good. Join us to advance our mission and shape your future with us today!

Learn more about GovTech at tech.gov.sg.

You will be part of the wider team in conceptualising and operationalising Enterprise Risk Management to enable GovTech line 1 divisions in an agile manner and to facilitateidentification of Tech and Non-Tech risksthatimpede GovTech in achieving its mission and strategic outcomes, cause significant damage to GovTech's reputation, and/or severely disrupt GovTech’s provision of mission-critical services to WOG and the public.Effective internal /external key stakeholder management is key and strong collaboration and partnership with divisions across SNDGG are critical for this role.

What you will be working on:

Enterprise Risk Management

• Lead the development and operationalisation of enterprise risk management frameworks, policies and guidelines, including critical risk analysis, key risk indicators in alignment to GovTech’s risk control framework and libraries
• Work with Line 1 divisions to develop and operationalise risk-control libraries, including cybersecurity, data security, resiliency and third-party management
• Lead the review of GovTeh’s System Risk management and control self-assurance to identify gaps and areas for improvements
• Partner with GovTech’s internal audit in alignment with the Enterprise risk frameworks
• Lead the development and maintenance of the GovTech Risk Tech and Data Platform Enterprise Risk Management platform
• Engage Senior Management to develop and maintain GovTech’s risk appetite and tolerance.
• Provide timely risk reporting to GovTech Management and Board Committees

What we are looking for:

• Graduate Degree preferably in IT, software and computer engineering.
• Min 15 years ICT experience, preferably with at least 8 years in ICT management positions and at least 5 years in ICT governance, compliance or risk management positions.
• Aptitude and experience in first, second or third lines of defence and familiar with enterprise risk management concepts including risk & control self-assessment, policy management preferably in large tech companies
• Certifications in enterprise architecture, risk management such as TOGAF, CRISC with strong interest in Digital Enterprise Architecture, IT risk, data privacy, cyber security, emerging technologies, and related topics will be advantageous
• Strong ability in system thinking, identify problems, root causes and critical thinking to challenge the status quo with confidence and courage to raise/escalate issues in a consultative and professional manner
• Good organizational skills to drive company-wide initiatives, manage multiple deadlines and effectively prioritise workloads
• Self-motivated and with strong interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Good interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders of all levels

GovTech is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diverse voices and perspectives, as we believe that diversity is the foundation to innovation.

Our employee benefits are based on a total rewards approach, offering a holistic and market-competitive suite of perks. These include leave benefits to meet your work-life needs and employee wellness programmes.

We champion flexible work arrangements (subject to your job role) and trust that you will manage your own time to deliver your best, wherever you are, and whatever works best for you.

Learn more about life inside GovTech at go.gov.sg/GovTechCareers.

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