Regional Data Strategy & Governance Specialist

A leading global organisation is seeking a Regional Data Strategy and Governance Specialist to join their Bangkok-based team. This role offers you the opportunity to shape the future of data management and governance across the region, working closely with leadership teams to develop and implement comprehensive strategies that drive business success.

What you'll do:

As a Regional Data Strategy and Governance Specialist based in Bangkok, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how data is managed throughout the region. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve working hand-in-hand with leadership teams to craft strategies that align with broader business goals. You will act as a connector between business units and IT departments—translating complex requirements into practical solutions that drive value. By establishing clear prioritisation frameworks, you will help guide resource allocation for maximum impact. Staying abreast of industry developments ensures your recommendations remain relevant. You will also design governance models that safeguard the integrity of critical datasets throughout their lifecycle. Leading governance initiatives means setting standards for quality, security, and accessibility while coordinating platforms that facilitate effective deployment across domains. As the go-to expert for analytics needs, you will oversee large-scale dataset analysis supporting key decisions. Continuous improvement is central; you’ll work closely with stewards at both regional and group levels to refine processes. Your efforts will foster a culture where data is valued as a strategic asset—ensuring its accurate capture in catalogues like Collibra—and where all employees understand its importance through targeted awareness campaigns.

• Collaborate closely with leadership teams across the region to develop and implement a comprehensive data strategy that aligns with both regional and group-wide business objectives.
• Work alongside cross-functional teams from business and IT to identify data needs, provide analytical support, share best practices, bridge gaps between departments, and translate business requirements into actionable IT solutions.
• Ensure smooth functioning and timely delivery of regional data needs by connecting support teams with group resources whenever challenges or roadblocks arise.
• Establish clear prioritisation principles to define and refine the overall roadmap for data initiatives, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively.
• Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies in data analytics to keep the organisation ahead of the curve.
• Define robust governance models and organisational structures for proper lifecycle management of critical data assets and analytical products.
• Lead regional data governance initiatives focused on maintaining high standards of data quality, integrity, and security according to established principles such as Discoverable, Accessible, Trustworthy, Secured (DATS).
• Coordinate appropriate governance guidelines and platforms to steer deployment of data strategy and products across various domains within the region.
• Oversee collection, analysis, and interpretation of large datasets to meet evolving business decision-making needs while acting as the Single Point of Contact for critical analytics requests.
• Promote continuous improvement in methodologies for collecting, processing, and analysing data by collaborating with regional and group-level data stewards.

What you bring:

To excel as a Regional Data Strategy and Governance Specialist you will bring extensive experience crafting strategies that drive organisational success through effective use of information assets. Your background includes working collaboratively across diverse teams—both technical and non-technical—to ensure alignment between business goals and IT solutions. You possess strong interpersonal abilities which enable you to connect people from different disciplines while translating complex requirements into actionable plans. Your expertise extends beyond strategy; you have hands-on experience designing governance frameworks that protect critical datasets throughout their lifecycle. Familiarity with industry standards such as DATS ensures your approach meets rigorous expectations for quality assurance. You have led initiatives aimed at improving how organisations collect process analyse information—always striving for better outcomes through continuous learning. Mentoring others comes naturally; you enjoy helping colleagues grow their capabilities while raising awareness about new analytical products or tools available internally. Experience using platforms like Collibra adds further value but above all it’s your commitment to fostering an inclusive collaborative environment where everyone understands why good governance matters that sets you apart.

• Proven experience developing and implementing comprehensive data strategies within large organisations or multinational environments.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams from both business operations and IT departments.
• Strong interpersonal skills enabling you to bridge communication gaps between technical experts and non-technical stakeholders.
• Expertise in defining governance models for lifecycle management of critical datasets including analytical products.
• Deep understanding of industry standards for data quality, integrity, security—including familiarity with principles such as DATS (Discoverable, Accessible, Trustworthy, Secured).
• Experience leading regional or group-wide initiatives focused on continuous improvement in data collection methodologies.
• Ability to mentor junior team members while building capability for collecting, developing, maintaining regional datasets.
• Familiarity with tools such as Collibra for managing Data Catalogues is highly desirable.
• Excellent organisational skills allowing you to establish clear prioritisation frameworks for roadmap refinement.
• Commitment to promoting awareness around analytical products in production through training programmes or internal campaigns.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out due to its unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive culture where collaboration is not just encouraged but expected at every level. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements tailored to individual needs—allowing them to balance professional ambitions with personal priorities seamlessly. Training opportunities abound; whether you're looking to deepen your expertise in analytics or broaden your understanding of governance frameworks there are resources available designed specifically for your growth journey. The company places great emphasis on knowledge sharing—creating networks where ideas flow freely between regions departments individuals alike so everyone feels connected supported empowered regardless of their role or location within the wider group structure. Supportive leadership ensures guidance is always accessible when needed making it easier than ever before for talented professionals like yourself thrive contribute meaningfully towards shared goals without feeling isolated overwhelmed by complexity inherent modern enterprise environments.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your expertise in data strategy and governance to new heights within a collaborative regional team environment apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided.

Due to the high volume of applications, our team will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Robert Walters Recruitment (Thailand) Limited
Recruitment License No.: น. 1188 / 2551