Head of AI Data Platform & Engineering

International Permanent View Job Description
This leadership role will be responsible for shaping and delivering the enterprise data capabilities that underpin AI adoption. You will lead teams across data engineering, platform engineering, information architecture, and governance to build scalable, reusable foundations for advanced analytics, generative AI, and intelligent automation.
  • Enterprise-wide ownership of AI and data platforms
  • Strong growth and leadership opportunities

About Our Client

Our client is a large, technology-driven enterprise investing heavily in AI, data modernization, and intelligent automation.

Job Description

  • Define the long-term strategy for enterprise data platforms that support AI, analytics, and digital transformation initiatives.
  • Lead the design and delivery of reusable data products, shared services, and information assets that can be leveraged across multiple business functions.
  • Establish modern approaches to data discovery, knowledge management, metadata, and enterprise search to improve access to trusted information.
  • Build scalable retrieval, indexing, and contextualisation capabilities that improve the quality and reliability of AI-driven applications.
  • Drive architectural standards across data platforms, pipelines, storage, integration, and AI-enabled services.
  • Partner with business and technology leaders to prioritise investments and accelerate delivery of high-value AI use cases.
  • Implement governance frameworks covering data quality, security, lineage, privacy, compliance, and responsible AI practices.
  • Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams spanning data engineering, platform engineering, information management, and governance.
  • Ensure platforms operate with strong reliability, observability, scalability, and cost efficiency.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to strengthen enterprise AI and data capabilities.



The Successful Applicant

A successful Head of AI Data Platform & Engineering should have:

  • Proven experience building and scaling enterprise-wide data platforms that support AI, advanced analytics, and digital products ideally in Financial Services, Telecommunications, Technology, or other highly regulated environments.
  • Deep expertise in modern data architecture, data engineering, and cloud-based data ecosystems within large, complex organisations.
  • Hands-on experience with AI-enabling technologies such as knowledge graphs, semantic layers, vector databases, enterprise search, and retrieval-based architectures (RAG).
  • Track record establishing data governance frameworks covering data quality, metadata, lineage, privacy, security, and regulatory compliance.
  • Experience leading large multidisciplinary teams across data engineering, platform engineering, information management, and AI/data governance functions.



What's on Offer

This is a Singapore based role offering a market leading opportunity, competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.If this role matches your expertise and career aspirations, we encourage you to apply today.

Contact
Tania Mustafa ((Lic No: R1330528 /EA no: 18C9065)
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7112945
Phone number
+65 6643 9747

Job summary

Function
Executive Search
Specialisation
Technology
What is your area of specialisation?
Technology & Telecoms
Location
International
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Tania Mustafa ((Lic No: R1330528 /EA no: 18C9065)
Consultant phone
+65 6643 9747
Job Reference
JN-092026-7112945

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.