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Senior Vice President, Chief Data & Analytics Officer (CDAO)

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2026-06-16

About the position Responsibilities

  • Set the vision and lead the charge on an enterprise-wide data and analytics strategy, one that fuels growth, sharpens customer value, and powers operational excellence at scale.
  • Work shoulder-to-shoulder with executive leadership to ensure data priorities align with transformation goals and the next wave of market opportunity.
  • Champion a data-first culture by embedding insight into the everyday, from frontline decisions to boardroom conversations and long-range planning.
  • Architect and execute a multi-year roadmap for enterprise data, BI, and data science, including platform modernization, third-party data integration, and the tools that will scale with the business.
  • Drive adoption of modern data platforms, BI, and advanced analytics (AI/ML) to move the organization from hindsight to foresight; enabling faster, smarter decisions across the enterprise.
  • Design and deliver performance dashboards and decision tools that not only report the numbers but shape the strategy with the right KPIs to accelerate action.
  • Oversee seamless data integration, quality control, and model deployment to ensure accuracy, scalability, and real-world impact from lab to production.
  • Build and lead a pragmatic, enterprise-ready data governance strategy, balancing access and protection while ensuring data is trusted, secure, and usable at scale.
  • Own compliance across complex regulatory environments (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA), staying ahead of risk while enabling innovation.
  • Lead AI data enablement with integrity, overseeing privacy, quality, and responsible data use in a rapidly evolving landscape.
  • Shift governance from gatekeeping to value creation, using data observability and modern tooling to drive trust, not just control.
  • Build and scale a world-class data organization, attracting top talent across analytics, engineering, and data science, and creating an environment where they thrive.
  • Define the right blend of in-house and external resources to drive efficiency and agility without compromising quality.
  • Instill a culture of experimentation, ethics, and relentless improvement, where curiosity meets business impact and insight turns into action.
  • Promote data literacy across the business, equipping teams at every level to work smarter with data.
  • Advise the CEO and executive team with clarity and confidence, turning complex data into a guide for strategic direction.
  • Act as a force multiplier across functions, aligning analytics with real business needs, from revenue growth to operational efficiency.
  • Collaborate across the ecosystem, from customers and partners to vendors, to fuel innovation, create value, and extend the company's data advantage.
  • Represent the organization externally as a data and analytics thought leader, raising its profile in the industry and attracting top talent.

Requirements

  • 12+ years of progressive leadership in data, analytics, or digital transformation - with a proven ability to lead at scale, drive enterprise value, and turn complexity into competitive advantage.
  • Strong command of modern analytics tools, AI/ML applications, and big data technologies, with the judgment to separate hype from what drives real impact.
  • Strategic thinker and operator who can move seamlessly between C-suite conversations and technical depth, translating vision into execution.
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Computer Science, Data Science); an advanced degree (MBA, PhD) is valued but not required.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., CDMP, CIPP, AWS/GCP/Azure) are a plus, but your experience, outcomes, and leadership presence matter most. Nice-to-haves
  • Experience in B2B2C and direct-to-consumer models.
  • Proven builder of top-tier data teams; fostering curiosity, experimentation, strong business ties, and a culture of constant improvement.
  • Expert at optimizing funnels, mastering key metrics, and leveraging predictive insights to deliver game-changing go-to-market strategies.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Relocation assistance.
  • Executive onboarding to ensure a smooth transition. Apply tot his job Apply tot his job Apply tot his job Apply tot his job

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