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Chief Data Officer

Full Time · In Office · USA

Posted Aug 16, 2026

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  • Role Description The Chief Data Officer (CDO) is a full-time remote role responsible for defining and leading the organization’s data strategy, governance, and analytics capabilities across all business functions. This role oversees data management frameworks, policies, and standards to ensure data quality, security, and regulatory compliance for internal systems and client-facing solutions. The CDO collaborates with engineering, product, and operations teams to embed data-driven decision-making into software development, AI automation, and machine learning initiatives. Day-to-day responsibilities include setting data governance priorities, leading data science and analytics projects, building scalable data architectures, and identifying opportunities to leverage data for innovation and performance improvement. The CDO also mentors data and analytics professionals, manages vendor and tool selection for data platforms, and communicates data insights and strategy recommendations to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
  • Qualifications
  • Strong expertise in Data Governance and Data Management, including policies, standards, and lifecycle management.
  • Demonstrated experience ensuring Data Quality across complex systems, with robust controls, monitoring, and remediation processes.
  • Advanced Data Science capabilities, including statistical analysis, modeling, and working with AI/ML solutions in production environments.
  • Excellent Analytical Skills, with the ability to translate data into clear insights, strategic recommendations, and measurable outcomes.
  • Proven leadership experience in a senior data role (e.g., CDO, Head of Data, Director of Analytics) in a technology-driven environment.
  • Hands-on experience with modern data architectures, cloud data platforms, and tools for data warehousing, integration, and analytics.
  • Knowledge of data privacy, security, and compliance frameworks relevant to global and regional regulations.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a remote, cross-functional setting.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, or a related field, or

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