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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$110K - $130K *

Develop and execute innovative financial database models that support complex client needs in AAS. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure timely delivery while impacting business transformations thr...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$245K - $393K *

Lead and shape the cybersecurity strategy for an organization, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and protecting vital information assets. Drive enterprise risk management and foster a stro...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$245K - $393K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy, ensuring compliance with federal regulations while safeguarding organizational information assets and technology res...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $250K *

Lead and innovate security operations to enhance threat detection, incident response, and exposure management. Drive team growth and establish a robust operating model while collaborating across techn...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to lead IT/OT security and compliance initiatives, ensuring robust governance and risk management across critical infrastructure. Drive strategic alignment with regulatory framewor...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$152K - $283K *

Unlock potential by leading the strategic vision for enterprise data platforms and analytics. Drive innovation, ensure data governance, and foster a data-driven culture to support business objectives...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of patient services by ensuring timely delivery of features and integrations. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational efficiency in a compliance-heavy environment, driving inn...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$94K - $139K *

Drive customer success by managing a portfolio of Private Sector accounts, ensuring product adoption, renewals, and growth. Build relationships with security teams to deliver exceptional outcomes and...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $139K *

Contribute to customer success by driving adoption and growth across strategic accounts. Build trusted relationships with security teams, execute account strategies, and leverage data to enhance produ...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Join a team that's leading cloud operations and engineering for federal services. Drive innovation in IT infrastructure, ensuring security and compliance while optimizing performance and cost metrics...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Drive measurable business growth by leading a commercial Data Science team focused on predictive modeling, customer analytics, and strategic partnerships to enhance marketing performance and decision...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of predictive Data Science to enhance customer acquisition and marketing performance, driving measurable business growth through innovative models and strategic p...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$165K - $185K *

Optimize cybersecurity effectiveness by driving strategic alignment and enhancing business operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure resource allocation and operational excellence within IT...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Develop and optimize business operations across Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance systems, automate processes, and provide actionable insights...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $175K *

Transform the landscape of technology risk management by leading initiatives that enhance oversight and control standards. Collaborate across functions to foster a risk-aware culture and drive best pr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping data infrastructure as an AI-native organization, partnering with various teams to enhance data usability, governance, and insights for operational excellence and informed d...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform data into strategic insights while architecting essential systems for an AI-driven organization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead initiatives to ensure data integrity and acc...

3 weeks ago

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

$127K - $208K *

Elevate data governance by leading access provisioning operations and technology management. Drive secure, compliant access through RBAC frameworks while fostering team growth and collaboration in a d...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$141K - $231K *

Oversee enterprise-wide data access provisioning and governance technology management, ensuring secure, compliant access through RBAC frameworks. Lead technical teams to enhance operational efficiency...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$141K - $231K *

Lead enterprise-wide data access provisioning and governance operations, ensuring secure, compliant access through RBAC frameworks. Collaborate with technical teams to optimize governance technologies...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$141K - $231K *

Drive enterprise-wide data access provisioning and governance technology management, ensuring secure, compliant access through RBAC frameworks. Lead technical teams in a collaborative environment, enh...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$141K - $231K *

Join a team that's driving data governance excellence by managing enterprise-wide access provisioning operations, ensuring secure and compliant access through advanced RBAC frameworks and cloud data p...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$127K - $208K *

Grow your career with a leadership role overseeing data governance and access provisioning. Drive secure, compliant access through RBAC frameworks while managing technical teams and enhancing operatio...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Elevate supplier management by leading strategic sourcing and governance. Drive collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize vendor relationships and achieve enterprise objectives while manag...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead governance initiatives in a multi-cloud environment, managing a team to secure and optimize cloud operations. Oversee compliance, develop policies, and optimize costs while ensuring alignment wit...

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  •   5 - 7 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.