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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$180K - $220K *

Drive data product development for Fixed Income, collaborating with stakeholders to translate business needs into high-quality data solutions that enhance research and portfolio management effectivene...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of patient care by leading clinical standards and quality initiatives across managed facilities, ensuring compliance and excellence in nursing care through innovative programs and pro...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$195K - $264K *

Take ownership of enterprise AI governance by developing frameworks and risk management processes. Collaborate with IT, HR, and legal teams to ensure responsible AI adoption while fostering innovation...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$190K - $275K *

Elevate customer trust by leading compliance initiatives in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure security standards are met, facilitate audits, and support enterprise cli...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing cloud and SaaS environments, ensuring security, governance, and seamless integration. You'll manage Microsoft 365 and AWS services while collaborating with s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $101K *

Oversee the administration and support of SQL Server and Azure data services, ensuring optimal performance, security, and data integrity across multiple environments while collaborating with diverse I...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $114K *

Join a dynamic team to design and optimize data systems for AI/ML applications, enhancing Navy IT operations. Collaborate with engineers to ensure reliable data processing and support mission-critical...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$173K - $272K *

Innovate with us to lead multi-team digital health technology initiatives, ensuring compliance and quality across programs. Drive strategic improvements, manage service provider performance, and build...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$173K - $272K *

Reimagine digital health technology leadership by overseeing multi-team delivery, ensuring compliance, and driving innovation across global portfolios while fostering collaboration and optimizing perf...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$173K - $272K *

Drive multi-team leadership in Digital Health Technology, overseeing portfolio delivery, ensuring compliance, and fostering innovation. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance service quality and opt...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$173K - $272K *

Shape the future of digital health technology by leading strategy and execution across therapeutic areas. Drive compliance, optimize processes, and enhance service delivery while mentoring teams to ac...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Empower a dynamic team as you lead digital delivery efforts, ensuring technical excellence across diverse projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance project outcomes and drive innovation in em...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$155K - $175K *

Architect a robust information security framework to mitigate risks, enhance compliance, and foster digital transformation. Lead security operations, advocate for effective risk management, and drive...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$114K - $161K *

Advance your career by leading cybersecurity incident management for critical government services. Oversee countywide incidents, coordinate responses, and enhance security protocols while fostering co...

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

$160K - $190K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your AI expertise to drive client success through tailored solutions. Engage with clients to understand their challenges and deliver high-performance AI, ML, and HPC sol...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $185K *

Lead the design and advancement of a cutting-edge data engineering platform that enhances AI capabilities, supports analytics, and drives business transformations through innovative data strategies an...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$165K - $185K *

Lead the design and evolution of a scalable data and AI platform, driving modern architecture and engineering standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enable machine learning and d...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$190K - $240K *

Lead the charge in transforming complex workflows into AI-driven solutions. Collaborate closely with teams to innovate, build, and implement tools that enhance operational efficiency and deliver measu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $212K *

Elevate AI security by designing robust frameworks to protect systems from threats. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and ethical use, while implementing strategies that saf...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$173K - $272K *

Lead and optimize digital health technology strategy across therapeutic areas, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while managing service providers and driving innovation in clinical data m...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$173K - $272K *

Lead the strategy and execution of Digital Health Technology delivery, ensuring compliance and operational excellence across therapeutic areas while driving innovation and optimizing processes for imp...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$106K - $143K *

Optimize enterprise technology initiatives by coordinating multiple engineering teams, ensuring alignment, managing dependencies, and driving execution for large-scale deployments across diverse techn...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and deliver scalable employee data platforms, ensuring high-quality data accessibility. Drive strategic solutions in a multi-domain environment while mentoring technic...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in driving strategic risk management initiatives that empower growth while safeguarding member trust and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with executives to shape a robust risk frame...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in shaping risk management strategies that empower growth while ensuring compliance and member trust. Collaborate with executives to drive innovative solutions and oversee comprehensiv...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.