SVP, Chief Data Officer

Job Description

The SVP, Chief Data Officer is accountable for the enterprise data and analytics strategy, ensuring the organization’s data assets are trusted, scalable, and strategically leveraged to drive business outcomes. This role leads Information Delivery, including Business Intelligence, Data Engineering, Integration Fabric, Content Analytics, Data Operations, and Data Governance. This is a strategic leadership role requiring both vision‑setting and hands‑on execution – the executive steward of the company’s information ecosystem.

Reports to the Chief Technology Officer.

• You enjoy learning and are open to new ways of doing things.
• You are not afraid to be yourself, experiment, make mistakes and learn from them, ask questions, or voice your concerns.
• When communicating you are self‑aware, insightful, and proactive.
• You are a team member first and individual contributor second. You are aware that high‑performing teams are only as strong as their weakest link.
• You believe in continuous improvement and request frequent feedback from others.

• Define and drive the enterprise data and analytics strategy in alignment with company objectives and Technology Group priorities.
• Partner with key business partners to inform business strategy through data‑driven insights.
• Own the end‑to‑end information delivery lifecycle, from data ingestion and integration through analytics and insight delivery.
• Establish and operationalize data governance, quality, and stewardship standards enterprise‑wide.
• Build and lead high‑performing data, analytics, and engineering teams while fostering a data‑driven culture.

• Experience in SaaS, technology‑enabled learning, content platforms, or subscription businesses.
• Background in modern analytics platforms, cloud data ecosystems, and data visualization tools.
• Experience partnering with data science and AI/ML teams.
• Track record driving data culture and data literacy across technical and non‑technical teams.
• Prior accountability for data security, privacy, and regulatory compliance.

• Executive‑level leadership experience in data, analytics, business intelligence, or information delivery.
• Deep understanding of end‑to‑end data architecture, including ETL/ELT, analytics engineering, and modern data platforms.
• Proven ability to define data strategy while building and operating production data systems.
• Strong track record translating complex data concepts into actionable business insights for executive audiences.
• Exceptional communication, influence, and stakeholder partnership skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Data, Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field required.
• Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent) preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in data, analytics, or information delivery roles.
• 5+ years leading senior‑level or enterprise‑scale data organizations.
• This is a remote role; however, applicants located within 45 miles of our Westlake/Dallas, TX office should expect to work on‑site Tuesday through Thursday, with remote flexibility on Mondays and Fridays. This approach enables more effective collaboration, quicker decision‑making, and a stronger culture, while still providing flexibility.

• We’re a blended workplace, where team members work remotely or in a hybrid setup depending on their role and location.
• We’re mission driven and guided by our culture pillars.
• We have a strong commitment to diversity and belonging.
• We cultivate a culture of trust, autonomy, and collaboration.
• We’re lifelong learners and champion team member growth and advancement.
• We’ve got you covered – team member benefits include competitive compensation packages, medical coverage, unlimited PTO, wellness reimbursements, Pluralsight subscription, professional development funds and more.

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