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A Chief Data Officer (CDO) is a corporate executive responsible for enterprise-wide governance and utilization of information as an asset, via data processing, analysis, data mining, information trading and other means.
$140,745 / year median in Illinois
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Chief Data Officer
Chicago, IL
Full Time
Posted by: Paul Murphy Associates
Posted:
Sunday, 30 August 2026 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. Key Responsibilities
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
Qualifications & Experience
Advanced degree in a technical, quantitative, or analytical field
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Location
Chicago, IL, United States of America
Industry
IT
Company
Paul Murphy Associates
Contact
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Reference
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Posted Date
8/30/2026 6:09:24 PM