Data Product Manager, Public Service Division (PSD)

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.

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[What you will be working on]

We are looking for a Data Product Manager to lead strategic, data‑centric products that support Whole‑of‑Government policy, operational and decision‑making outcomes.

In this role, you will own the end‑to‑end success of products where data is the primary value driver — such as enterprise data platforms, authoritative datasets and shared analytics products. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across agencies to shape product vision, prioritise outcomes, and ensure delivery is sustainable, secure and fit for purpose.

This is a Product Manager role, not a separate data‑specialist role. Strong product leadership is essential, with sufficient data literacy to lead confidently in complex, cross‑agency environments.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Ownership

• Own and communicate a clear product vision, outcomes and roadmap for data‑centric products.

• Lead problem discovery to ensure the right user, agency and Whole‑of‑Government problems are being solved before solutioning, rather than digitising existing issues.

• Translate policy, operational and analytical needs into actionable product strategies and priorities.

• Define and track product value, focusing on impact such as better decisions, improved timeliness, reuse of data and productivity gains.

• Ensure product scope remains outcome‑driven, avoiding unnecessary complexity or unsustainable solutions.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the single accountable owner for product outcomes across multiple agencies and senior stakeholders.

• Engage policy owners, data owners, business users, analytics teams, technologists and vendors to align priorities and delivery expectations.

• Make informed trade‑offs across cost, quality, risk, timeliness and impact.

Delivery Leadership

• Lead cross‑functional product teams spanning data engineering, analytics, architecture, security and operations.

• Drive product‑centric delivery practices, including iterative releases, user feedback loops and outcome‑based prioritisation.

• Oversee vendor‑supported delivery while maintaining strong internal product ownership and capability transfer.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Ensure products meet government requirements for data governance, security, privacy, auditability and operational sustainability.

• Work closely with governance, security and architecture stakeholders to embed controls by design.

• Present product plans, costs, risks and progress clearly to senior governance forums.

People & Capability Development

• Mentor Product Managers and contribute to building strong product capability, particularly for data‑centric products.

• Role‑model sound product judgement, accountability and outcome ownership.

Scope of Work

You will typically work on mission‑critical or cross‑agency products where data is foundational, such as:

• Enterprise or sector‑wide data platforms

• Authoritative government datasets

• Shared analytics or reporting products

The role operates at a broader and more complex scope than a Product Manager, often spanning multiple systems, agencies and user groups.

[What we are looking for]

Core Product Skills

• Proven experience in data product management, including product strategy, roadmap ownership and outcome delivery

• Strong ability to manage senior stakeholders and operate in complex, multi‑party environments

• Experience articulating product value, risks and trade‑offs to governance or leadership forums

Data & Technical Literacy

• Good understanding of modern data platforms and architectures (e.g. ingestion, transformation, analytics, data services)

• Working knowledge of data governance concepts such as data quality, access control and lineage

• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, architects, data and security professionals

Leadership Qualities

• Clear ownership and accountability for outcomes

• Comfortable working with ambiguity and evolving policy or organisational needs

• Balanced perspective on short‑term delivery and long‑term sustainability

[Why Join Us]

• Lead high‑impact products that shape government‑wide decision‑making and operations

• Work at scale across agencies on complex, meaningful problems

• Operate in a product role with influence over strategy, investment and outcomes

What we offer you:

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 programs. 

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. 

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