Chief Data Officer

Paul Murphy Associates; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is looking for a Chief Data Officer to drive the evolution of enterprise data and analytics in Chicago. You will define the data strategy, collaborate with senior leaders, and ensure responsible data governance and advanced analytics adoption. Ideal candidates will possess an advanced degree in a relevant field and have the ability to engage with board members. This full-time position offers the opportunity to shape data initiatives for strategic business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Advanced data and analytics capabilities to support innovation and growth.
• Experience in fostering a data-driven culture across organizations.
• Ability to interact with board members and strategic alliance partners.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a company-wide data strategy.
• Collaborate with senior leaders for data and analytics opportunities.
• Establish governance and privacy practices for data use.
• Guide adoption of advanced analytics and AI.

Skills

Enterprise data strategy

Business partnership

Data governance and quality

Advanced analytics

AI enablement

Education

Advanced degree in a technical, quantitative, or analytical field

Job 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.

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