Chief Data Officer

United State (Remote)
February 23, 2026
Full Time
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About the Role

Data has become one of the most critical enterprise assets powering decision-making, enabling AI, shaping customer experience, and defining competitive advantage. We are seeking a Chief Data Officer (CDO) to lead the strategic stewardship, governance, and monetization of data across a large, complex global organization.

This role is built for a senior executive who understands that modern data leadership goes far beyond platforms and pipelines. The Chief Data Officer will be responsible for transforming fragmented data environments into a cohesive, enterprise-wide data ecosystem, one that is trusted, governed, secure, and engineered to fuel analytics, AI, automation, and business innovation at scale.

The CDO will partner closely with the CEO, CIO, CTO, CISO, CFO, and business leaders to align data strategy with corporate objectives, regulatory requirements, and growth priorities. This includes leading data governance, master data management, analytics enablement, AI readiness, and enterprise data literacy.
The role carries board-level visibility and accountability, with a mandate to unlock measurable value from data while ensuring ethical use, compliance, and resilience.

This is a rare opportunity to define how data operates as a core enterprise capability, shaping strategy, culture, and execution across the organization for years to come.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Own and execute the enterprise data strategy aligned with business growth, digital transformation, and AI initiatives.

  • Establish enterprise-wide data governance, quality, lineage, privacy, and compliance frameworks.

  • Lead the design and evolution of modern data architecture, including cloud data platforms, analytics ecosystems, and AI-ready environments.

  • Enable advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI adoption through trusted, scalable data foundations.

  • Drive enterprise data standardization, master data management, and metadata management.

  • Partner with business leaders to translate data into actionable insights and measurable business value.

  • Oversee data monetization opportunities, performance analytics, and strategic reporting.

  • Build and lead global data, analytics, and data engineering teams.

  • Establish KPIs to track data quality, adoption, value realization, and operational performance.

  • Present data strategy, risks, and outcomes to executive leadership and the Board.

Job Qualifications and Requirements

  • 15+ years of experience in data, analytics, technology, or digital leadership roles, including senior enterprise responsibility.

  • Proven experience as a CDO, VP of Data, Head of Data, or equivalent role in a large, complex organization.

  • Deep expertise in enterprise data architecture, analytics platforms, cloud data ecosystems, and AI enablement.

  • Strong understanding of data governance, privacy regulations, security, and ethical AI considerations.

  • Demonstrated ability to link data strategy directly to financial and operational outcomes.

  • Experience influencing C-suite stakeholders and board-level audiences.

  • Strong financial and strategic acumen with enterprise-scale execution experience.

Personal Capabilities and Qualifications

  • Enterprise-level strategic thinker with a strong execution mindset.

  • Credible, influential executive presence with the ability to drive alignment across functions.

  • Highly analytical, structured, and outcomes-focused.

  • Strong people leader with experience building and scaling high-performing global teams.

  • Comfortable navigating ambiguity, complexity, and competing priorities.

  • High integrity with a strong commitment to responsible data use.

Strategic Support

  • Serve as a core member of the executive leadership team and a trusted advisor to the CEO.

  • Support enterprise strategy, AI adoption, digital transformation, and innovation initiatives.

  • Partner with Risk, Legal, and Security leaders to ensure compliance, resilience, and data trust.

  • Enable business units with insights that drive growth, efficiency, and customer value.

  • Support M&A activities through data integration, governance, and platform rationalization.

Working Conditions

  • Hybrid executive work model with global scope and influence.

  • Frequent engagement with C-suite leaders, board committees, and senior stakeholders.

  • Periodic domestic and international travel to support enterprise initiatives.

  • High-visibility role with direct impact on enterprise strategy and performance.

Job Function

  • Enterprise Data Strategy & Governance

  • Advanced Analytics & AI Enablement

  • Data Architecture & Platforms

  • Data Quality, Privacy & Compliance

  • Business Intelligence & Insight Generation

  • Data Monetization & Value Realization

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base Salary: $340,000 – $450,000

  • Executive Annual Performance Bonus

  • Long-Term Incentive Plan (Equity / Performance-Based Awards)

  • Comprehensive Executive Health Benefits

  • 401(k) with Competitive Company Match

  • Executive Coaching & Leadership Development

  • Wellness, Mental Health & Family Support Programs

  • Generous Executive PTO & Holiday Package

Why Join Us

  • Define and lead data strategy at true enterprise scale.

  • Shape AI readiness, analytics maturity, and data-driven culture across the organization.

  • Partner directly with the CEO and Board on strategic priorities.

  • Influence how data becomes a long-term competitive advantage, not just a technical asset.

  • Join an organization that treats data as a core pillar of growth, innovation, and trust.

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