Chief Data Officer (CDO) Jobs

Chief Data Officers shape how organizations manage, protect, and use data. They set enterprise data strategy, build trusted data practices, and help teams turn information into better decisions, products, and business outcomes. Explore vetted Chief Data Officer opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders.

What Does a Chief Data Officer Do?

A CDO typically leads data strategy across an organization, aligning data initiatives with business priorities. Responsibilities may include data governance and quality, analytics and business intelligence, data architecture, privacy and compliance, and the responsible adoption of AI and machine learning. The exact scope varies by company and may overlap with technology, risk, or analytics leadership.

Skills and Experience for CDO Roles

Employers often seek senior leaders with a strong record of building data capabilities and influencing organization-wide change. Useful experience can include leading multidisciplinary teams, establishing governance frameworks, modernizing data platforms, communicating insights to executives, and managing regulatory or privacy requirements. Strategic judgment, stakeholder communication, and the ability to connect technical work to measurable results are also important.

Where Chief Data Officers Work

CDOs are hired across industries that depend on reliable, well-managed data, including financial services, healthcare, technology, retail, manufacturing, and consulting. Roles may be based in corporate offices or offered as remote or hybrid positions, depending on the employer and the needs of the organization.

Find Chief Data Officer Jobs on Ladders

Browse Chief Data Officer and related senior data leadership openings on Ladders. Discover vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, and explore roles that match your leadership experience and career goals.

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$150K - $180K *

Engineers a scalable data platform architecture aligning with business goals. Drive high-impact decisions, mentor team members, and ensure data quality while collaborating across functions to enhance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $160K *

Drive client success in our lab network by managing relationships, ensuring renewals, and identifying growth opportunities. Collaborate across teams to enhance processes and improve client experiences...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Champion the evolution of identity security by leading product management for our core identity graph and correlation services, ensuring seamless integration and access control across platforms while...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $165K *

Join a mission-driven team to lead broadband initiatives, ensuring every Colorado household has access to reliable, affordable high-speed internet. Drive strategic partnerships, oversee grant programs...

Colorado, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of cancer care technology by leading data strategy and operations. Drive AI adoption, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and architect a robust platform that enhances personaliz...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Transform GRC programs by leading strategy and execution in data privacy and security, leveraging AI to enhance compliance and streamline operations while collaborating across functions to ensure robu...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming healthcare data into actionable insights. This role involves analyzing complex datasets, collaborating with stakeholders, and delivering data-driven recomm...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $163K *

Transform database environments by leading architecture and administration efforts across multiple platforms, ensuring compliance and performance for mission-critical applications in a dynamic, remote...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $160K *

Drive enterprise-scale transformation by leading cloud-native architecture initiatives and mentoring teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to shape innovative AI solutions that modernize legacy systems...

Irving, TXRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in construction quality management for a large-scale data center portfolio. Drive the establishment of quality standards, ensure compliance, and oversee a dedicated team of Site Qualit...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $210K *

Transform the contract management landscape for large-scale data center projects. Oversee RFx processes, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to m...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Shape the future of data architecture by leading innovative solutions that empower clients to modernize their data platforms, ensuring they are secure, scalable, and aligned with business goals while...

Atlanta, GARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $130K *

Elevate financial management and strategic planning efforts by providing expert analysis, guidance, and support for budget formulation and execution within a dynamic team focused on mission delivery f...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $90K *

Transform your career with impactful auditing and training roles in risk adjustment. Collaborate with management to enhance coding compliance, drive performance improvement, and foster a culture of ex...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $115K *

Lead advanced analytics initiatives to detect and prevent fraud in Medicare and Medicaid, leveraging expertise in data science and machine learning to drive impactful solutions alongside a team of pro...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $223K *

Lead the charge in establishing and guiding an Enterprise API Office, ensuring scalable API governance and collaboration across teams to enhance capabilities and drive efficiency in API management and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$210K - $250K *

Join us to lead product and technology strategy, driving innovation and integration across platforms while enhancing customer experiences and ensuring security and scalability in a dynamic, hands-on e...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $220K *

Join a team that's shaping clinical sales strategies and enhancing client relationships. Lead initiatives that drive market growth and improve patient satisfaction while collaborating across disciplin...

Harrisburg, PARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Unlock insights by analyzing customer and operational data to enhance business outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop dashboards and reports that drive strategic decisions and im...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$144K - $288K *

Unlock potential by leading complex analytics projects and developing innovative AI solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance marketing effectiveness and establish rigorous analyti...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$107K - $150K *

Shape the future of our enterprise data platform by leading product strategy, defining capabilities, and ensuring alignment across business and technology teams to deliver scalable, secure, and truste...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Transform technology operations by leading IT and cybersecurity strategies, ensuring secure, scalable systems while enhancing employee support in a dynamic, remote-first environment. Collaborate acros...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in clinical data management, overseeing project execution, ensuring quality delivery, and fostering client satisfaction while managing a dynamic team and implementing innovative soluti...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K *

Lead the charge in building and scaling AI Data Operations, transforming emerging opportunities into commercially viable solutions. Drive strategy, partnerships, and operational excellence to support...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $210K *

Shape the future of data engineering by owning our core infrastructure and driving the technical direction of data platforms. Collaborate across teams to ensure best practices in data modeling, pipeli...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Chief Data Officer?question toggle

    A Chief Data Officer is an executive who leads an organization's data strategy and helps ensure data is managed, governed, and used effectively to support business goals.

  • What does a Chief Data Officer do?question toggle

    CDO responsibilities can include setting data strategy, overseeing data governance and quality, advancing analytics, guiding data architecture, supporting privacy and compliance, and enabling responsible AI initiatives.

  • What qualifications are common for Chief Data Officer jobs?question toggle

    Employers commonly look for extensive experience in data, analytics, technology, or related leadership; a history of delivering enterprise-wide initiatives; and strong communication and organizational change skills. Specific education and technical requirements vary.

  • How much do Chief Data Officer jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies based on factors such as company size, industry, location, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

  • Where can I find Chief Data Officer jobs?question toggle

    You can explore Chief Data Officer and related senior data leadership opportunities on Ladders, including vetted roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.