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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$78K - $110K *

Empower your career by collaborating in a dynamic environment that values flexibility and innovation. Contribute to impactful projects while enjoying a supportive workplace culture that prioritizes wo...

Maryland, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing a skilled data engineering team, ensuring quality workflows and establishing data standards. Drive innovative solutions for efficient data ingestion and delivery across ent...

Harrisburg, PARemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Transform document verification solutions by leading ML projects, guiding data scientists, and ensuring high-quality model performance throughout the lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams...

California City, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing privacy management processes and compliance technology. This role supports platform administration, user engagement, and operational improvements, ensuring e...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Innovate and lead a data engineering team to drive AI strategies, optimizing IT architecture while ensuring data integrity and compliance, enhancing performance across various projects in an agile env...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$179K - $211K *

Lead the charge in compliance and regulatory leadership within a dynamic futures exchange. Drive operations and support strategic regulatory goals, protecting customers through effective governance, o...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $220K *

Drive AI Systems Governance across multiple insurance carriers, ensuring compliance and ethical AI adoption while overseeing risk management, cybersecurity, and data privacy initiatives to enhance ope...

Iowa, LARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on health and safety compliance. Lead initiatives across facilities, manage risks, and foster a culture of safety while collaborating with diverse teams to...

Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $190K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of scalable data platforms. Drive innovation in cloud data architecture and pipeline automation, collaborating across teams to deliver impactf...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $170K *

Accelerate progress at transforming data solutions by building production-grade assets. Leverage your expertise in data engineering and business fluency to create trusted, reusable data products that...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $170K *

Engage in building production-grade data solutions by transforming architectural designs into trusted data products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and governance while deli...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $225K *

Transform the AI landscape in Financial Services by leveraging your expertise to guide strategic initiatives and drive innovation as a Director of AI Industry Solutions, supporting customer engagement...

New York City, NYRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate data architecture by leading design and governance for a critical modernization program, ensuring secure, scalable solutions in AWS GovCloud while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to ma...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $119K *

Engage in impactful clinical documentation audits to enhance quality, compliance, and education. Drive improvements in CDI processes and patient care while collaborating with healthcare teams to ensur...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $156K *

Drive data excellence by leading analytics initiatives, enhancing governance, and integrating systems. Collaborate with leadership to deliver impactful insights and ensure compliance while leveraging...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Innovate data engineering solutions in mission-critical environments, collaborating closely with users and engineers to deploy and operate data capabilities. Tackle complex integrations and enhance da...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in building operational systems from the ground up, driving outcomes with a hands-on approach. Collaborate closely with a small, dedicated team to innovate in a fast-paced environment...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing customer success through effective SAP cloud solutions. Drive engagement from onboarding to renewal, ensuring seamless service delivery and fostering strong r...

Herndon, VARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$208K - $235K *

Join an enterprise-scale cybersecurity team leading operations, incident response, and risk management across cloud and hybrid infrastructures. This role drives innovation in security architecture whi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing Oracle database landscapes, ensuring optimal performance and standards compliance. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues, implement solutions, and drive architectur...

Philadelphia, PARemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $250K *

Elevate innovation by spearheading the technical foundation for a new decentralized micropayment solution. As a strategic leader, you will architect systems, mentor teams, and drive cross-disciplinary...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Champion customer success by designing and optimizing scalable programs that enhance adoption of identity security solutions, ensuring impactful training and resources for customer-facing teams...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$144K - $288K *

Transform your career by leading enterprise-scale AI/ML initiatives that enhance data engineering capabilities and operational excellence. Drive innovation, security, and compliance for impactful AI s...

Connecticut, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $160K *

Drive project success by managing integrated delivery across AI task orders, overseeing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring adherence to quality standards while maintaining project roadmaps and sche...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $175K *

Join a team of industry leaders to provide actionable insights in Data Quality, guiding clients through complex challenges and delivering high-quality research, presentations, and support. Help shape...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.