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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$85K - $162K *

Unlock potential by driving data governance initiatives that enhance operational integrity and compliance. Collaborate across teams to establish policies and standards, ensuring effective data managem...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$299K - $344K *

Join a team that's redefining information security and compliance strategy. Lead enterprise-wide initiatives to protect sensitive data while enabling growth and innovation. Collaborate with executives...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$299K - $344K *

Champion enterprise-wide information security and IT strategy, ensuring robust protection of sensitive data while enabling growth and innovation. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance compliance, ris...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Drive the design and leadership of enterprise data governance and quality frameworks, enhancing compliance and discoverability while mentoring teams on best practices for innovation and efficiency acr...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate data integrity by establishing master data standards and practices. Collaborate across teams to resolve complex data issues, ensuring consistent and trusted data management throughout the orga...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $196K *

Partner with us to lead strategic commissioning and construction programs, ensuring project success through effective management, safety, and operational excellence across diverse teams and complex bu...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$320K - $405K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team to build scalable billing and revenue data solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure data integrity and empower teams with actionable i...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$320K - $405K *

Empower teams by building scalable data solutions for billing and payments. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure data accuracy and deliver actionable insights, driving data-driven deci...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in overseeing enterprise application services, ensuring strategic alignment and governance across multiple platforms while managing multidisciplinary teams and enhancing customer satis...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of data and AI by leading enterprise strategies, governance, and integration. Drive innovation and transformation across clinical and operational functions to enhance decision-making...

Markham, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$157K - $256K *

Drive the success of clinical data management deliverables, ensuring effective communication, oversight of timelines and budgets, and mentoring team members while maintaining high standards and readin...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$157K - $256K *

Champion the success of clinical data management deliverables, ensuring effective communication, oversight of timelines and budgets, and mentorship of team members while driving best practices and reg...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$157K - $256K *

Join a dynamic team to lead clinical data management deliverables, ensuring program success through proactive communication, expert guidance, and effective resource management while mentoring team mem...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$157K - $256K *

Lead and inspire the success of clinical data management deliverables, ensuring adherence to standards and best practices. Collaborate with teams to manage timelines, budgets, and quality metrics whil...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$164K - $205K *

Transform the future of cloud security by driving the vision and execution of Data Security products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our platform, ensuring innovative solutions tha...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $205K *

Unlock potential by driving the vision and execution of Data Security products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance a cloud security platform that empowers innovation and business gro...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $220K *

Strategize and lead the technology vision and innovation agenda, aligning tech investments with business goals. Drive operational excellence and enhance experiences while ensuring a secure, scalable...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$139K - $230K *

Lead the charge in transforming our analytics landscape by managing data engineering teams, designing innovative data solutions, and mentoring engineers to enhance data accessibility and support AI an...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$139K - $230K *

Architect data solutions that drive analytics transformation. Lead teams in building robust data pipelines, mentor engineers, and ensure technical excellence across projects to support AI and business...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$101K - $182K *

Architect scalable, secure Salesforce Data Cloud solutions, enhancing customer data platforms. Lead integrations, manage data streams, and ensure governance while collaborating with cross-functional t...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in database operations, ensuring optimal performance and security for mission-critical systems. Oversee a technical team while aligning with federal standards and integrating with deve...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $195K *

Unlock potential by leading data science initiatives to enhance finance transformation, improve reporting quality, and advance analytics capabilities, while coaching a high-performing team in a dynami...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team leading threat intelligence and detection engineering. Shape strategies to protect diverse industries from cyber threats, while building a high-impact program that...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$240K *

Lead the transformation of FP&A in a dynamic consumer business, partnering with executives to modernize financial strategies, enhance data systems, and implement AI-driven analytics across multiple re...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$225K - $275K *

Elevate technology strategy and innovation as a leader driving product development, engineering, and cross-functional collaboration. Shape a high-performing team while ensuring secure, scalable platfo...

Victoria, BCIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 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.