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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sr Director, Data Domain Owner (Technology)
$148K - $234K *
Lead strategic data governance initiatives, ensuring high-quality, compliant data across domains. Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize efforts, resolve issues, and drive alignment for impactful...
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$114K - $252K *
Engineer the future of data with a leadership role in developing cloud-based data platforms. Oversee data integration and migration for enhanced national security operations, alongside guiding a team...
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$114K - $252K *
Drive the development of advanced data pipelines in a cloud environment to centralize and govern critical data for national security operations. Lead a team in migrating legacy systems to modern solut...
3 weeks ago
$114K - $252K *
Champion the development of an enterprise data platform critical to national security. Lead a team in architecting cloud-based data pipelines, overseeing migrations, and ensuring data governance to en...
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Head of Data Science - Identity & Compliance
$160K - $200K *
Take ownership of advancing AI-driven identity and compliance solutions. Lead a high-performing data science team, architecting advanced machine learning systems and intelligent workflows to solve com...
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Head of Data Science - Identity & Compliance
$160K - $200K *
Lead the charge in building advanced AI solutions for identity and compliance, spearheading data science initiatives and driving intelligence across core products to enhance decision-making and meet r...
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Head of Data Science - Identity & Compliance
$175K - $210K *
Create innovative AI-driven identity and compliance solutions by overseeing data science initiatives, enhancing modeling capabilities, and leading a high-performing team to optimize workflows and deli...
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Head of Data Science - Identity & Compliance
$175K - $210K *
Transform the future of identity and compliance by leading innovative AI solutions, driving data science excellence, and developing advanced machine learning systems at scale to tackle complex regulat...
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$83K - $114K *
Support sustainable water management by analyzing and managing irrigation data. Collaborate with a team to enhance decision-making processes and ensure data integrity for Alberta's agriculture sector...
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$140K - $160K *
Join a team that's dedicated to advancing cloud solutions by leading systems engineering, optimizing AWS integrations, and implementing CI/CD processes to enhance infrastructure efficiency and scalabi...
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$100K - $120K *
Unlock potential by leading the design and delivery of enterprise-scale business intelligence and analytics solutions, enabling data-driven decision-making across multiple business domains and collabo...
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Chief Information Security Officer
$150K - $200K *
Champion the airport's cybersecurity initiatives, directing policies and managing security teams to protect assets and data integrity. Collaborate with leadership on strategic security goals while ens...
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Head of Data Management - Managing Director (NY)
$225K - $300K *
Lead the Data Management organization to define and execute data strategies, enhancing governance, quality, and commercial value across analytical and technical teams. Drive operational excellence and...
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Vice President Data & Analytics
$175K - $210K *
Drive Anovo's data and analytics strategy, leading a multidisciplinary team to enhance operational performance and client value through innovative data solutions and AI initiatives, while ensuring dat...
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Director of Data Governance (Remote Work Option)
$165K - $175K *
Drive the strategic execution of an enterprise data governance program, shaping policies and fostering collaboration among stakeholders to enhance data quality and compliance across the organization...
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Senior Manager, Data Governance
$122K - $188K *
Champion the implementation of a robust Data Governance Program, ensuring effective data management, risk mitigation, and collaboration across investment and operations teams to elevate organizational...
3 weeks ago
Head of Digital Transformation and CIO | Onsite @ Centenary University
$150K - $180K *
Transform the digital landscape as a key leader, guiding innovative technology strategies and fostering collaboration within a higher education environment while ensuring alignment with institutional...
3 weeks ago
Chief Technology Officer - Databricks Data & AI Platform
$210K - $250K *
Champion transformative data strategies and lead technical pursuits in AI and data migration. Drive client success and practice growth while enhancing market presence through strategic partnerships an...
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Chief Technology Officer - Databricks Data & AI Platform
$210K - $250K *
Transform your career by leading data strategy and architecture as a senior technology executive. Drive client success, enhance market presence, and shape innovative solutions in the Databricks Data ...
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Chief Technology Officer - Databricks Data & AI Platform
$210K - $250K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of data and AI by leading strategic initiatives, guiding clients through complex migrations, and enhancing our market presence as a senior technology executive in...
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Chief Technology Officer - Databricks Data & AI Platform
$210K - $250K *
Lead the charge in shaping data and AI strategies for clients, guiding migrations to Databricks while building market presence and technical standards. Collaborate with executives and teams to drive s...
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Sr. Product Manager, Data Governance
$156K - $215K *
Pioneer product governance and security capabilities for data solutions. Collaborate with enterprise clients to define long-term strategies, product roadmaps, and ensure seamless implementation, enhan...
3 weeks ago
Data, Communications, and Policy Analyst (Remote)
$80K - $90K *
Engage in data analysis and communications to support strategic planning and policy review for federal programs. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely responses and effective execution of hig...
2 weeks ago
$175K - $195K *
Pioneer your career by delivering advanced Databricks training to FEMA experts, enhancing their data engineering skills through tailored programs and hands-on projects, while collaborating with stakeh...
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$140K - $189K *
Shape innovative data solutions by architecting scalable data warehouses. Lead cross-functional projects to analyze and address complex healthcare challenges while ensuring compliance with data govern...
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What is a Chief Data Officer?
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?
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?
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?
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?
You can explore Chief Data Officer and related senior data leadership opportunities on Ladders, including vetted roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.