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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$119K - $179K *

Support the integration and harmonization of clinical data by designing FHIR-compliant models and pipelines, ensuring data accuracy and usability for patient care and research initiatives across the o...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Transform clinical data management practices by overseeing data activities from study initiation to close-out, ensuring quality timelines and compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive efficie...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $150K *

Join a team that's integrating cybersecurity into Agile development processes. This role enhances security throughout the SDLC, collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure secure application del...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$219K - $302K *

Elevate your career as a Deployment Strategist, bridging complex business problems with cutting-edge technical solutions. Drive product strategy from discovery to launch, ensuring customer satisfactio...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$219K - $302K *

Advance your career by bridging business needs with innovative technical solutions, managing product development from ideation to deployment. Collaborate with executives, engineers, and customers to d...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$219K - $302K *

Join a team that's redefining the future of financial services by bridging complex business problems with innovative technical solutions, ensuring successful product adoption from discovery to launch...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$219K - $302K *

Join a team that's redefining deployment strategies in financial services. You'll bridge complex business problems with technological solutions while leading projects from inception to successful impl...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$219K - $302K *

Unlock potential by bridging technical solutions with C-suite business challenges. Lead product direction from discovery to launch, ensuring adoption while managing diverse stakeholder relationships a...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $125K *

Transform your career by leveraging your expertise in data architecture and analysis to develop comprehensive information frameworks that enhance business processes and drive data governance across th...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to the enhancement of vendor risk management processes, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to execute onboarding, due diligence, and ongoing monitoring while...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $180K *

Drive the design and deployment of AI solutions and data products, leading the development of scalable, secure architectures and data pipelines to enhance AI capabilities across the Virtual Twin ecosy...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $102K *

Empower communities by leading initiatives to create a sustainable food system. Oversee strategic planning, policy development, and partnerships to enhance food access and support local economies, whi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion data-driven decision-making by leading client-focused analytics projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, manage timelines, and deliver high-quality solutions...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $175K *

Oversee the operational performance and strategic development of BMS, EPMS, and DCIM systems across multiple data centers, ensuring reliability and efficiency while leading troubleshooting and optimiz...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $252K *

Lead the charge in privacy consulting, managing complex engagements and mentoring junior team members while delivering innovative solutions across diverse industries and regulatory landscapes...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$124K - $149K *

Lead enterprise knowledge management initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, support analytical production, and ensure seamless information sharing across systems in a complex intelligence envi...

4 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the execution of high-priority compliance initiatives, ensuring strong governance and timely delivery. Collaborate across teams to manage risks, track progress, and align outcomes with regulator...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion secure software solutions by leading enterprise architecture efforts, integrating compliance, and delivering modern applications using advanced technologies. Collaborate with stakeholders to...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$148K - $234K *

Lead the strategic direction and governance of enterprise data domains, ensuring high-quality, accessible data that drives value across the organization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to pri...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$148K - $234K *

Champion data excellence by leading strategic direction and governance for enterprise data domains. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, accessible data that drives impactfu...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$148K - $234K *

Oversee the strategic direction and governance of enterprise data domains, ensuring high-quality, compliant data that drives value across the organization. Collaborate with Data Stewards and Custodian...

Denver, CORemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $230K *

Champion security excellence by leading compliance initiatives and shaping strategies that enhance trust and safety in a regulated environment. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive impactful outcom...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $210K *

Join a team that's dedicated to evolving a global information security program, protecting vital customer data while navigating complex regulatory landscapes and emerging cyber threats. Lead and devel...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $156K *

Shape the future of technology risk governance by leading compliance for advanced audit tools, ensuring integrity and quality across all stages of the software development lifecycle while collaboratin...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$350K - $500K *

Drive innovative marketing strategies to elevate brand presence and market differentiation in the AI sector. Collaborate with leadership to translate complex technologies into compelling narratives th...

2 weeks 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.