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# Chief Data Officer

- **Company:** Paul Murphy Associates
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Governance, Cloud Platform System, Data Strategy, Data Analytics
- **Published:** August 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/us/en/find-jobs-in-United-States/-FE25EB6676CF6B369C/

## About the Role

* Advanced degree in a technical, quantitative, or analytical field

## Description

Our client is seeking a senior data executive to lead the evolution of its enterprise data and analytics capabilities. This role is responsible for defining how data and advanced analytics support innovation, improve decision-making, and enable scalable growth across the organization. The Chief Data Officer will set the strategic direction for data, oversee platform modernization, and foster a data-driven culture across all business functions. Additionally, there will opportunity to identify and implement monetization opportunities partnering with business heads. The ideal candidate will be very comfortable interacting with board members and strategic alliance partners alike., * Enterprise Data Strategy: Define and execute a company-wide data strategy aligned with business objectives and long-term growth.

 * Business Partnership: Collaborate with senior leaders to identify opportunities where data and analytics can improve performance, efficiency, and customer outcomes.
 * Data Governance & Quality: Establish governance, quality, privacy, and risk management practices to ensure trusted and compliant use of data.
 * Advanced Analytics & AI Enablement: Guide the adoption of advanced analytics and AI capabilities and embed them into core business processes.

Strategic Focus

 * Ensure responsible, ethical, and compliant use of data and AI
 * Translate complex data initiatives into tangible business outcomes


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