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

At LINE Company Thailand, our mission to bring people closer together starts with our own team. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee feels valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. We believe that by celebrating our differences, we can create more innovative products and better connect with the communities we serve.

As part of this commitment, if you have a disability and need support or adjustments during the recruitment or onboarding process, please let our Talent Acquisition Team know at your first interaction—we will be glad to assist.