Head of Data

At LINE, we believe data is at the heart of every great decision. As Thailand's leading digital platform, we are on a mission to unlock the full potential of data to empower smarter, faster, and more connected experiences for our users and partners.

We are looking for a Head of Data to lead our data transformation journey — building the foundations of our data platform, driving analytics innovation, and fostering a data-driven culture.In this role, you will shape LINE Thailand's data vision and strategy, and lead a team of data professionals to design, develop, and operate a modern, scalable, and secure data ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute LINE Thailand's data vision and strategy in alignment with business and technology goals
• Lead and nurture a high-performing data team (including data engineers, analysts, and data scientists), fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration
• Partner with business, product, and engineering leaders to drive data-informed decision making across the company
• Build and operate a modern, scalable data platform with robust ingestion, transformation, and governance frameworks
• Ensure reliability, quality, and security across all data systems and workflows
• Develop and implement AIOps and automation practices to enhance operational efficiency and system performance
• Enable self-service analytics by defining standards, tools, and guidelines that empower teams company-wide
• Lead data governance and compliance initiatives in accordance with PDPA, GDPR, and LINE Group standards
• Promote responsible and secure data use across all business functions
• Drive innovation by researching and piloting emerging data technologies and methodologies to enhance business impact

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in data-related fields, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Proven success in building and leading data teams and platforms at scale
• Strong background in data architecture, data engineering, and cloud-based data platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Experience with Apache Iceberg, Data Lakehouse, and AIOps implementation
• Deep understanding of data governance, security, and compliance frameworks
• Proficiency in modern data tools and technologies (e.g., Airflow, Airbyte, Kafka, dbt, BigQuery, Snowflake, Tableau, Looker)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Passion for driving a data-driven culture and enabling teams through data accessibility and insight
• Excellent command of English and Thai (written and spoken)

Location

LINE Thailand Head Office, Gaysorn Tower, Bangkok