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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$100K - $125K *

Lead customer success initiatives by owning relationships, driving execution, and ensuring satisfaction. Collaborate across teams to manage projects, mitigate risks, and identify upsell opportunities...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Lead the launch and growth of a new ETF distribution entity, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build a client-focused platform that...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $210K *

Join a tenured team specializing in data analysis for life sciences. Leverage your expertise in operations, market strategies, and data interpretation to drive impactful projects for top-tier biotech...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $125K *

Lead the charge in managing cyber incident responses, overseeing data exfiltration reviews, and ensuring client satisfaction through effective project management and advanced technology solutions in a...

Overland Park, KSRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $135K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex projects from initiation to close, ensuring alignment among stakeholders, effective risk management, and adherence to timelines while utilizing AI tools to enhanc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$113K - $197K *

Drive automation and AI initiatives in claims operations, enhancing efficiency and accuracy. Lead a team to optimize workflows, manage vendor performance, and ensure compliance while delivering measur...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Drive strategic growth by leading enterprise sales and expanding SaaS solutions in a greenfield market. Engage with C-level stakeholders to provide tailored identity verification and fraud prevention...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $175K *

Elevate your impact by leading database implementation projects throughout the development life cycle. Collaborate with clients as a trusted advisor, shaping data strategies and delivering high-qualit...

New York, NYRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Manage customer expectations by designing and scoping vulnerability management solutions, acting as the technical bridge between client security teams and engineering to ensure successful implementati...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading innovation in media channels and advertising, driving improvements to CPA and L:E through testing new models and strategic supplier partnerships, while educating and scalin...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$90K - $100K *

Engage with clients to drive sales and revenue growth in the Cyber Security sector. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative digital solutions, ensuring client satisfaction and exceeding profitabi...

Virginia, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the infrastructure landscape by leading Site Reliability Engineering and platform architecture for global expansion, ensuring reliability, cost efficiency, and compliance across multiple ser...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in advancing clinical revenue cycle management initiatives, ensuring accurate documentation and coding while driving performance improvements across diverse stakeholders to enhance rev...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $110K *

Drive successful project implementations and build client relationships by managing multiple initiatives. Oversee planning and execution, ensuring deliverables meet budget and quality standards while...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$348K - $471K *

Join a team that's driving operational excellence across a global B2B revenue engine. You'll lead revenue planning, forecasting, and optimize the customer lifecycle to enable scalable growth across mu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$210K - $250K *

Champion operational excellence across global B2B revenue functions, driving growth through strategic revenue insights, meticulous planning, and cross-team collaboration to support scalable processes...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$114K - $175K *

Elevate our Workers’ Compensation product strategy through regulatory compliance, effective team management, and system alignment. Collaborate cross-functionally to implement state strategies and ensu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Advance product strategy and innovation by leading cross-functional teams to drive the vision, roadmap, and delivery of shared commercial platforms, ensuring alignment with business priorities and tec...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K *

Elevate revenue by driving strategic sales initiatives within financial services, fostering relationships, and promoting innovative solutions. Manage the complete sales cycle while enhancing brand pre...

Boston, MARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$164K - $226K *

Unlock operational excellence by driving cross-functional initiatives that optimize customer strategy and enhance business intelligence. Collaborate with leaders to streamline decision-making and supp...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $160K *

Take ownership of strategic planning and execution for Partner capabilities, enhancing the partner experience through system improvements and cross-functional collaboration to drive operational excell...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform cybersecurity practices by leading RMF/ATO processes for a cloud-based platform, ensuring compliance with NIST standards and implementing robust security controls. Collaborate with stakehold...

Fort Campbell, KYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive revenue growth by leading a high-performing sales team targeting SMB/Mid-Market legal departments. Shape sales strategies, optimize processes, and collaborate cross-functionally to achieve ambit...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $200K *

Pioneer strategic sales excellence by architecting complex deals with precision across multiple business units and geographies while forging C-suite relationships and leveraging AI to optimize the sal...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $180K *

Analyze financial strategies and lead the FP&A function to drive organizational growth. Collaborate with executives to translate business goals into actionable financial plans, ensuring robust forecas...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.