Role Description The Chief Data Officer (CDO) is a full-time, remote leadership role responsible for defining and executing the organization’s data vision and strategy. The CDO oversees data governance frameworks, establishes policies and standards, and ensures compliance with regulatory and ethical requirements. Day-to-day responsibilities include leading data management initiatives, improving data quality across systems, and coordinating with technology and business teams to enable reliable, secure, and accessible data.
The role involves guiding data science and analytics efforts, prioritizing use cases, and translating insights into actions that support strategic decision-making and client outcomes. The CDO collaborates with senior leaders to promote a data-driven culture, mentors data professionals, and communicates data priorities and results to stakeholders at all levels.
Qualifications
Strong expertise in data governance, including establishing policies, standards, and frameworks to manage data risk and compliance.
Proficiency in data management practices, covering data architecture, metadata management, master data management, and lifecycle management.
Experience with data quality management, including defining quality metrics, implementing controls, and driving continuous improvement across data sources.
Advanced analytical skills and familiarity with data science concepts, methods, and tools to support complex analysis and modeling.
Proven track record in leading data strategy and transformation initiatives in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills, with the ability to influence and align executive and operational teams.
Experience working in remote, distributed teams and managing cross-functional projects across geographies.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Business, or a related field.
Experience in consulting, professional services, or HR-related data environments is a plus.