Job Description

What the role is:As a member of Team Central Provident Fund (CPF), you will play a crucial role in helping over 4 million members save for their retirement, healthcare, and housing needs as well as helping them cope with life\'s uncertainties. With a fulfilling career, career growth, and development opportunities, you will be part of a big family of dedicated professionals. Join us and champion financial security for Singaporeans while leaving a lasting legacy. Our Policy, Statistics and Research (PSR) functions play a vital role in influencing CPF policies and operations. Data informs many of the decisions we make in our PSR functions; and to perform our roles well, CPFB has embarked on a journey to become Data-Smart. In support of that, you will design and implement strategic plans to drive the Board\'s Data-Smart journey. You will also be part of a team that builds data science capabilities to help the Board extract value from data for effective business decisions and policy-making.What you will be working on:The successful candidate will play a pivotal part in shaping and executing the Board\'s strategic vision for achieving Data-Smart ambitions. You will work closely with various departments to plan, organise, and implement Data-Smart activities while also engaging in policy formulation and strategic planning. The board area of your responsibilities include: \xe2\x80\xa2 Develop and coordinate the implementation of the Board\'s strategic plan for achieving our Data-Smart ambitions. This includes driving initiatives for pervasive data use throughout the Board, developing a comprehensive set of good quality data, building strong data science competencies, and integrating planning and policy considerations into the strategy. \xe2\x80\xa2 Monitor the progress of our Data-Smart journey and make recommendations to management on adjustments to the strategy and plans, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and policy objectives. \xe2\x80\xa2 Collaborate with key stakeholders and departments to plan, organise, and implement enterprise-wide Data-Smart activities, integrating policy considerations into project planning and execution. \xe2\x80\xa2 Uplift the Board\'s data science competencies by ensuring the data science competency framework is updated, curating relevant training modules with a focus on policy implications, and conducting training sessions that integrate planning and policy components. \xe2\x80\xa2 Formulate and implement engagement plans for the Board\'s data science community of practice, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation, with a particular emphasis on policy-related discussions and initiatives.What we are looking for:

• Experience in strategic planning, policy development, and project management, preferably in a data-intensive environment. \xe2\x80\xa2 Good understanding of data science principles and methodologies, \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to translate technical concepts into policy recommendations and strategic initiatives. \xe2\x80\xa2 Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels and present complex ideas in a clear and concise manner. \xe2\x80\xa2 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and make data-driven decisions. The successful candidate will hold the corporate title of Manager/Senior Manager, with seniority based on individual work experiences. What you can expect \xe2\x80\xa2 A challenging and rewarding career \xe2\x80\xa2 A variety of formal and informal training to enhance your skills in the evolving technology landscape \xe2\x80\xa2 Promotion opportunities based on your capability and on-the-job performance \xe2\x80\xa2 A friendly work environment with like-minded colleagues to co-create and collaborate together \xe2\x80\xa2 A hybrid work model allowing remote work for up to 50% of the time, contingent upon the exigencies of service \xe2\x80\xa2 A productive yet growth-oriented workplace with a flexible dress code empowering you to decide your appropriate outfit for the day \xe2\x80\xa2 A comprehensive rewards package \xe2\x80\xa2 Annual leave and pro-family leave \xe2\x80\xa2 Medical and dental benefits \xe2\x80\xa2 Access to recreational activities \xe2\x80\xa2 Position is on a 1-year full-time contract directly under the payroll of CPF Board with an option to renew, contingent upon confirmation and subject to organisational needs. Additionally, there is potential for emplacement into a permanent position

About Central Provident Fund Board:At the Central Provident Fund (CPF) Board, we believe in developing individuals who are inspired to do their life\'s best work, through 3Ps: Purposeful Work, Professional Growth, People & Culture. Purposeful Work - The CPF Board helps 4 million members save for their retirement, healthcare and housing needs. Beyond being a pension fund, we are unique in being a national social security organisation, and we serve CPF members knowing that we make a difference. Professional Growth - At CPF Board, you will have the opportunity to learn on the job and pick up new skills and knowledge. Although you are joining one organisation, you will have access to many career paths in the years ahead. People and Culture - When you join CPF Board, you become part of a mission-oriented organisation with a strong culture of teamwork, collaboration, and innovation. As an employer, we value our people as our greatest asset, and foster a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusivity, where everyone\'s voice is heard, and contributions are recognised and celebrated. Come and be a part of #TeamCPF today, to make a difference in the lives of others and in the future of Singapore.

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