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

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