Consultant - Data Governance & Privacy (Digital Technology Solutions)

Job Description

We are seeking a Data Governance & Privacy Consultant to lead the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of Sunway's data governance and privacy framework. In this role, you will drive key initiatives across the Group to ensure responsible, secure, and compliant data practices. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate closely with stakeholders from across Sunway's 13 core business divisions, gaining broad exposure to diverse operations and data environments.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Data Governance & Privacy

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive data governance framework and strategy that aligns with organisational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Establish and enforce data governance policies, standards, and procedures to ensure the proper processing of data throughout the Group.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT teams, legal, audit, cybersecurity and Business Units, to define and document data governance and privacy requirements.
• Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on data governance best practices and privacy regulations.
• Monitor and evaluate data governance and privacy compliance, including the implementation and effectiveness of data protection controls, to identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Stay up-to-date with relevant data protection regulations such as PDPA and other applicable laws, and ensure compliance with these regulations within the Group.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and provide guidance and support to business units on data governance and privacy matters.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure the implementation and maintenance of appropriate technical and security measures to protect data privacy

Other DTS Pillars

• Overseeing and managing large-scale programs and projects across the Group.
• Understand and assess the Business Units IT operations, their strengths, weaknesses, identify opportunities and provide recommendations to optimise their IT operations
• Keep abreast with emerging digital and innovative technology such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, etc, and explore and evaluate these technologies that will bring value to the business for implementation.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Information Technology, Business Information Systems, Business, Data Management or related disciplines.
• Experience or knowledge/interest in data governance, data privacy, and information security.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the Group.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify risks, solve problems, and able to think out-of-the-box.
• Knowledge of data management and privacy tools and technologies will be an advantage.
• Preferably 2 years of related experience in both advisory and implementation either in areas of Data Governance & Privacy, IT Strategy, Transformation and/or Operations.

Benefits:

• Leaves: Annual Leave, Medical Leave, Hospitalization Leave, Special Leave.
• Medical Benefits – Sunway Medical Insurance for Outpatient & Inpatient inclusive for dependents.
• Dental and Optical benefits.
• Group Term Life & Personal Accident Insurance Scheme.
• Executive Health Screening for confirmed executive.
• Flexible Working Arrangement/Hybrid Working Arrangement
• Salary increment based on individual performance.
• Bonus based on company & individual performance.
• Career Development: Training and certification sponsored by the company, Annual Talent Review, Career Planning.
• Rewards and recognition: Long Service Award.
• Additional Benefits: Staff Discount (i.e. ThemePark, Hospitality, Education, Property, Medical, Retail, Food & Beverages), Sports and Recreational, Family Day, Annual Dinner, Flexible Working Arrangement for working mothers.
• Open communication. Young, energetic and fun working environment.

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Sunway Services Sdn Bhd