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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$80K - $100K *

Optimize database systems solutions to support client objectives through data analysis and management. Collaborate with teams to enhance production processes and ensure data integrity while developing...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's transforming global Pharmacovigilance systems by leveraging cutting-edge data platforms and driving innovation in product safety solutions through modern engineering practices and m...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Empower your career by developing impactful data solutions that enhance patient experiences and drive business outcomes in a collaborative, innovative environment focused on data science and advanced...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion data-driven decision-making by leading a multidisciplinary team to enhance data governance, analytics, and strategic initiatives across business units, ensuring compliance and innovation in a...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$90K - $120K *

Lead a dynamic team to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency. Drive performance, foster collaboration, and implement process improvements in a fast-paced professional services environmen...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$119K - $264K *

Champion the development of AI-driven analytics tools, collaborating with cross-functional teams to transform complex data into actionable insights, enhancing self-service adoption and driving busines...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing medium-to-large projects, ensuring they meet business objectives, timelines, and quality standards while delivering impactful results in a dynamic environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $260K *

Lead the charge in complex business negotiations, influencing senior leaders while managing risk and compliance. Drive strategic decision-making and deliver practical solutions that support business o...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$143K - $145K *

Empower Zero Trust initiatives by leading technical strategy and integration across identity, network, and security domains. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational readiness and...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Lead and innovate in data product development, driving ML and AI insights for audience monetization. Collaborate with teams to create impactful solutions, leveraging large datasets and advanced analyt...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$168K - $211K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI and data strategy, leading cross-functional teams to drive digital transformation and operational excellence while shaping the enterprise's long-term data vi...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$96K - $113K *

Transform data into actionable insights by developing BI solutions, managing datasets, and creating reports and dashboards. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data quality and support ongoing BI...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in designing data security architectures with a focus on SQL Server. Collaborate with teams to implement encryption strategies, optimize IAM solutions, and enhance data protection meas...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape innovative AI/ML initiatives to enhance student engagement and retention. Lead cross-functional teams to develop predictive models and data pipelines, driving measurable outcomes for thousands o...

United StatesRemote

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

$150K - $180K *

Drive impactful data strategies and analytics by leading a high-performing team, optimizing decision-making, and enhancing operational efficiency across the organization. Collaborate with stakeholders...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$190K - $240K *

Drive the enterprise data strategy and governance, unifying data engineering, analytics, and AI to enhance data value and performance. Collaborate with executives to translate business priorities into...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $240K *

Shape the future of enterprise data and analytics. Lead cross-functional teams to drive data strategy, analytics, and AI capabilities, ensuring data is a high-value asset that enhances business perfor...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $170K *

Contribute to mission-critical data and AI initiatives by designing and implementing graph databases and enhanced data capabilities. Collaborate across teams to ensure data is discoverable, aligned, a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $170K *

Empower your career by designing and optimizing enterprise data capabilities within a dynamic DoD environment, enhancing data discoverability and usability for analysts and AI systems while leading in...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$177K - $265K *

Shape enterprise AI strategy and governance as a trusted advisor to the Chief AI Officer. Drive organizational capability, manage complex initiatives, and enhance collaboration across teams to realize...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$166K - $248K *

Drive enterprise AI excellence by partnering with the Chief AI Officer to shape strategy, governance, and adoption. Lead initiatives and foster cross-functional collaboration to ensure measurable valu...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$213K - $319K *

Grow your career with a strategic leadership role influencing enterprise AI initiatives. Collaborate with top executives to shape AI strategy, drive adoption, and enhance organizational capabilities a...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $156K *

Oversee the delivery of global talent technology projects, driving cross-functional teams from strategy to execution. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment and manage complex initiatives t...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to drive global talent technology projects, ensuring seamless execution from strategy to implementation. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational efficiency and support long-ter...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive cross-functional teams to deliver complex global talent technology projects, ensuring alignment between stakeholders and technical teams while managing risks and fostering collaboration for succ...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.