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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$115K - $135K *

Engage in impactful fundraising strategies while leading a high-performing team to foster donor relationships and drive philanthropic growth. Collaborate with executive leadership to enhance fundraisi...

1 month ago

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

$180K - $200K *

Unlock potential by designing innovative data solutions that enhance government missions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to integrate diverse data streams and ensure robust data management in complex...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that shapes master data strategy, driving process improvements and automation. You'll manage product development, influence cross-functional efforts, and ensure high-quality data solutions...

3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in operational excellence for a Data Center Services unit, driving performance, workforce development, and customer satisfaction across multiple locations while overseeing mission-crit...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$275K - $300K *

Drive balance sheet optimization strategies to enhance growth in Corporate & Investment Banking. Collaborate with teams to identify constraints, develop solutions, and execute transactions while maint...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Oversee the development and execution of data governance practices, ensuring data quality and compliance across teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to standardize definitions and enhance accountabili...

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

$200K - $255K *

Lead the charge in shaping a cutting-edge data platform that enhances data architecture, governance, and operational effectiveness, driving cross-product adoption and ensuring alignment with business...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Innovate at the forefront of data governance and engineering, partnering with Federal clients to drive technical success, shape product evolution, and build strategic solutions that enhance compliance...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $210K *

Champion the development of a cutting-edge narrative intelligence platform, overseeing engineering, AI, data, and compliance. Drive organizational strategy and lead a team to enhance persuasive commun...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$87K - $145K *

Build and maintain data pipelines for innovative private credit analytics. Extract and transform large-scale financial data, ensuring real-time delivery and high data quality in collaboration with dat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $150K *

Transform organizational operations by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing program compliance, and driving growth. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize resources and ensure effective service...

5 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in data management and analytics to support federal space planning initiatives. Utilize PowerPlatform and data visualization tools to optimize resource allocation and enhance decision...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$93K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage clinical data throughout study lifecycles, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data strategy and support innovative solu...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Build the foundation for an AI-native data organization by designing core data models, pipelines, and governance practices that empower teams to make strategic decisions with trusted data while ensuri...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to build an AI-native data foundation, designing core models and pipelines that empower strategic decisions across the organization while ensuring data security and governance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$167K - $208K *

Unlock potential by serving as a strategic HR partner, driving talent strategies and leading acquisition integrations to enhance organizational effectiveness and employee engagement across business un...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Transform internal technology strategy and oversight, leading a remote team in governance, AI adoption, and service management to enhance infrastructure and employee experience while ensuring complian...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $125K *

Unlock your potential as an AI-Aware Data Engineer, collaborating on data solutions that enhance enterprise analytics and AI initiatives, while optimizing performance across various data platforms and...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$167K - $197K *

Join a team that's shaping financial strategy across key business areas. This vital role partners with senior leaders to drive operational success, manage a high-performing FP&A team, and influence co...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$210K - $250K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI and data strategy in financial services. Lead high-impact projects, collaborate with senior leaders, and drive innovative solutions while coaching team memb...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$144K - $190K *

Lead the design and implementation of advanced cybersecurity strategies, ensuring robust protection across cloud and hybrid infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $190K *

Unlock potential by providing expert data integration and metadata architecture support for a dynamic environment, ensuring seamless data flow and technical visibility across systems while collaborati...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in governance and compliance initiatives across Deloitte Global, driving project management and stakeholder engagement to enhance AI ethics and privacy standards while fostering collab...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading governance and compliance initiatives across Deloitte Global. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance AI strategies, manage risks, and drive transformative chan...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$210K - $250K *

Inspire organizational excellence as you lead strategic initiatives, drive operational success, and foster client relationships. Collaborate with the Board to enhance healthcare services and ensure su...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.