Regional Head of AI-Native Data Platform & BI

Jakarta Permanent View Job Description
As Regional Head of AI-Native Data Platform & BI, you will lead the transformation of its data and analytics capability into a next-generation AI-powered intelligence platform. This is a rare opportunity to build and scale the data backbone of a regional market leader at the intersection of ecommerce, AI, digital marketing, and platform technology.
  • Regional leadership role across SEA region
  • Direct reporting to Global CTO

About Our Client

Our client has established a significant presence across Southeast Asia, supporting leading global brands with advanced digital commerce, marketing, and technology solutions. As the business continues its rapid growth, data and AI have become central to its future strategy.

Job Description

Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership

  • Develop and execute the enterprise data, analytics, and AI roadmap.
  • Drive the organization's evolution from business intelligence and dashboarding toward AI-powered intelligence systems.
  • Identify high-impact opportunities across machine learning, generative AI, and agentic workflows that create measurable business value.



Data Platform & Architecture

  • Own the design, modernization, and governance of the data platform.
  • Lead the development of scalable, secure, and cost-efficient data infrastructure.
  • Establish best practices across data quality, governance, privacy, lineage, and platform reliability.
  • Enable advanced capabilities including real-time analytics, LLM integration, vector databases, and AI orchestration frameworks.



AI & Advanced Analytics

  • Lead the deployment of predictive models, recommendation engines, forecasting solutions, and anomaly detection systems.
  • Champion the adoption of generative AI, conversational analytics, AI copilots, and intelligent decision-support tools.
  • Build the foundation for autonomous AI systems capable of analyzing, recommending, and executing business actions.



Business Transformation

  • Empower business users with self-service analytics and AI-driven insights.
  • Shift organizational behavior from reactive reporting to proactive and automated decision-making.
  • Define and track business impact metrics such as revenue growth, operational efficiency, automation adoption, and marketing effectiveness.



People Leadership

  • Build and lead a multidisciplinary team across Data Engineering, Analytics Engineering, Data Science, and Business Intelligence.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, accountability, and AI-first thinking.
  • Partner closely with executive stakeholders, product leaders, and technology teams across the region.

The Successful Applicant

Candidate ProfileWe are interested in speaking with senior data leaders who combine strategic vision with technical depth and business acumen.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate:

  • 10+ years of experience across data, analytics, machine learning, or AI-related disciplines.
  • Prior leadership experience building and scaling high-performing data organizations.
  • Strong exposure to ecommerce, digital platforms, marketplaces, martech, or technology-driven businesses.
  • Deep understanding of modern data architectures and cloud-based analytics ecosystems.
  • Hands-on experience with generative AI, LLM applications, RAG architectures, machine learning use cases, and advanced analytics solutions.
  • Ability to translate complex technical concepts into tangible commercial outcomes.
  • Experience working in high-growth, entrepreneurial, and fast-evolving environments.
  • Exposure to Southeast Asian markets and regional operations would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

Why This Role?This position offers the opportunity to:

  • Build one of Southeast Asia's most advanced AI-driven intelligence platforms.
  • Lead a business-critical transformation agenda sponsored by senior leadership.
  • Shape how AI is embedded into commercial, operational, and customer-facing decision-making processes.
  • Work with large-scale, high-value datasets spanning ecommerce, marketing, social commerce, and digital operations.
  • Influence the future direction of a rapidly growing regional technology organization.
Contact
Hermawan Rahardjo
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7074808
Phone number
+622129588804

Job summary

Function
Information Technology
Sub Sector
IT Architecture
What is your area of specialisation?
Technology & Telecoms
Location
Jakarta
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Hermawan Rahardjo
Consultant contact
+622129588804
Job Reference
JN-072026-7074808

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.