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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$95K - $115K *

Help us drive data integrity by executing crucial governance policies and implementing automated classification systems. You'll collaborate on critical data tasks to protect, remediate, and manage inf...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $96K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving customer success through strategic relationships and cloud solutions. Leverage your expertise to enhance customer satisfaction, adoption, and retention while co...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $96K *

Help us drive customer success by fostering strategic relationships and maximizing the value of cloud solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance customer satisfaction and adoption, ensuring impactfu...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data solutions by designing and supporting cloud-based analytics. Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable data...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $126K *

Grow your career as you lead provider data management efforts, overseeing projects, staff, and operations. Collaborate closely with internal departments to ensure accurate provider contracts while enh...

Illinois, USRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $210K *

Join a team that's transforming financial planning and analysis. Lead strategic initiatives, enhance reporting capabilities, and drive data-driven insights to elevate business performance while develo...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$285K - $406K *

Elevate enterprise IT strategy and execution to support growth and commercialization. Lead technology governance, cybersecurity, and innovation while fostering a high-performing IT organization that d...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Drive innovative technology solutions by leading application development initiatives. Partner closely with healthcare organizations to shape digital strategies, enhance user experiences, and ensure se...

2 weeks ago

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

$156K - $234K *

Unlock potential by mastering data platform engineering to build robust, scalable pipelines and storage solutions that support next-gen cybersecurity analytics, enhancing data management and operation...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining technology leadership by shaping strategic IT initiatives, enhancing cybersecurity, and driving digital transformation across the organization to deliver innovative, scal...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by conducting critical cyber investigations and incident responses. Collaborate with teams to protect Air Force systems, analyze threats, and develop effective security measures in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$71K - $118K *

Champion innovative IT solutions by leading complex projects, ensuring data integrity, and fostering collaboration across departments. Drive strategic initiatives that enhance operational efficiency a...

Yesterday

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

$138K - $200K *

Drive the future of data and AI by securing new business and partnerships. Collaborate with stakeholders to create impactful business cases and showcase the value of modern data solutions, ensuring lo...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$228K - $314K *

Unlock potential by leading a team focused on continuous monitoring and compliance automation, ensuring effective security controls across various infrastructures, while fostering team growth and coll...

California, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $170K *

Unlock potential by leading data analytics initiatives that drive strategic insights and operational excellence. Collaborate across teams to influence decisions and enhance performance through expert...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$184K - $376K *

Transform customer interactions by leading a global team of data experts to enhance Search and Discovery through advanced analytics and machine learning, while driving strategic initiatives and partne...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $150K *

Manage fiscal operations by developing budgets, overseeing grant compliance, and providing strategic financial leadership, while fostering accountability and collaboration throughout the organization...

2 weeks ago

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

$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

$135K - $160K *

Champion a robust information security program across multiple companies, leading a technical team while engaging in hands-on security operations. Drive risk management, compliance, and governance ini...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $175K *

Champion a robust information security program across multiple companies, leading a technical team while engaging in hands-on operations. Drive risk management, compliance, and governance initiatives...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a Data Product Owner, collaborating with leaders to enhance data capabilities, drive AI outcomes, and ensure data is a trusted asset for strategic decision-making and operatio...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Champion data maturity by translating business needs into actionable analytics initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance decision-making and optimize value creation across business funct...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$151K - $209K *

Drive strategic integration of AI and ML technologies to enhance nuclear command and control, ensuring a human-in-the-loop approach while advising senior military leadership on advanced data analytics...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$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

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.