Deputy CDO - Remote, Path to Chief Data Officer

Jobgether; Norway; Remote; NOK 2,600,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

28 vacation days + wellness days

Performance bonuses

Professional development

Relocation assistance

International team

Health insurance

Job summary

Jobgether, partnering with a Norwegian-based organization, seeks a Deputy Chief Data Officer to drive data strategy and execution across data engineering, ML, analytics, UX research, and experimentation. This role involves working closely with C-level leaders to translate strategy into measurable outcomes and scale data platforms, with a clear path toward CDO responsibilities.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in data leadership within product-driven tech, with a strong track record

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of professional experience in data, analytics, or machine learning within product-focused technology companies.
• At least 4 years of leadership experience managing highly skilled specialists, managers, and team leads.
• Previous experience as a Chief Data Officer, Deputy CDO, Head of Data, or Head of Analytics within a mid-sized or large product organization is highly desirable.
• Strong ambition and readiness to grow into a CDO role, combining strategic vision with hands-on responsibility for day-to-day execution.
• Broad understanding of data and research functions, including product and marketing analytics, A/B testing, experimentation, machine learning lifecycles, data platforms, data quality, SLAs, business intelligence, self-service analytics, and unit economics.
• Deep practical expertise in at least one major data domain, supported by the ability to understand and coordinate across the wider data ecosystem.
• Proven track record of delivering complex, cross-functional data and machine-learning initiatives with measurable business outcomes.
• Strong operational management skills, including project planning, work decomposition, resource allocation, backlog prioritisation, risk management, and coordination of multiple parallel initiatives.
• Business-oriented mindset with the ability to evaluate initiatives through financial metrics, expected benefits, ROI, and measurable business impact.
• Strong understanding of the trade-offs between delivery speed, quality, business value, and operational risk.
• Demonstrated experience working with and influencing C-level executives, supported by strong analytical reasoning, numerical accuracy, and persuasive communication.
• Ability to influence stakeholders without relying on formal authority, build trust through expertise, and manage disagreements constructively.
• Highly organized, systematic, disciplined, and persistent, with the ability to operate effectively in ambiguous and fast-changing environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead distributed and multidisciplinary teams.
• Fluent in both Russian and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead selected strategic initiatives from business case development and prioritization through implementation and measurable business impact.

Skills

Data leadership

Strategy & planning

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical thinking

Financial acumen

Communication

Change management

Executive collaboration

Problem solving

Job description

Jobgether, partnering with a Norwegian-based organization, seeks a Deputy Chief Data Officer to drive data strategy and execution across data engineering, ML, analytics, UX research, and experimentation. This role involves working closely with C-level leaders to translate strategy into measurable outcomes and scale data platforms, with a clear path toward CDO responsibilities.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in data leadership within product-driven tech, with a strong track record