CareerPlan

Deputy CDO

GermanyRemoteFull-time2026-11-05 → 2026-11-11
Remote · from anywhere

Core

Deputy Chief Data Officer driving execution and strategic development of a global data and analytics function within a product-driven technology organization.

Role type

Senior IC data and technology leader (Deputy CDO)

Builds

Data platforms, machine learning projects, experimentation processes, and analytics capabilities for product and marketing teams.

Domain

Technology, Data & Analytics, Machine Learning

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Strategic initiative leadership, Executive stakeholder management, Cross-functional project execution, Resource and backlog management, Operational management and governance, Business impact and ROI measurement, Team leadership and development, Operational performance monitoring, Strategic and organizational continuity, Deep practical expertise in major data domains, Complex cross-functional initiative delivery, Operational management skills, Business-oriented mindset, C-level executive influence, Distributed team leadership

Preferred skills

Previous experience as a Chief Data Officer, Deputy CDO, Head of Data, or Head of Analytics within a mid-sized or large product organization, Ambition to grow into a CDO role

Technologies

BigQuery, Machine Learning, Data Platforms, A/B testing, Experimentation, Business Intelligence, Self-service analytics

Responsibilities

Lead strategic initiatives from business case development through implementation, Collaborate with C-level executives to align priorities and negotiate resources, Oversee major initiatives across data platform development and machine learning projects, Identify and resolve delivery bottlenecks across teams, Manage capacity, resources, and backlogs across multiple teams, Establish and maintain the operating framework for the Research Center, Translate strategic initiatives into measurable business objectives and financial outcomes, Support and strengthen team leads across Product Analytics, Data Engineering, Machine Learning, and UX Research, Oversee the operational health of the data function, Act as a trusted partner and successor to the CDO