Job Description
General Description & Classification Standards:
The Chief Data Officer (CDO) is a senior IT executive responsible for driving the organization's data strategy, governance, and utilization to enhance business outcomes. Reporting directly to the Chief Information/Technology Officer, the CDO oversees data management practices, ensures data quality and integrity, and leverages data assets to drive innovation, efficiency, and competitiveness.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Education and Experience:
o Bachelor of Science degree in data science, computer science, information technology or a related field and a minimum of 10 years' experience in data management, analytics, or related field, with progressively increasing leadership responsibilities.
or
o A minimum of 15 years’ experience in data management, analytics, or related field, with progressively increasing leadership responsibilities without an equivalent degree (equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis).
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing data strategies in medium to large organizations.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Advanced Education and Experience:
o Master's degree or higher in data science, business analytics, or extensive experience as a senior IT executive overseeing data practices.
• Communication and Collaboration Skills:
o Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with Emerging Technologies:
o Experience with emerging technologies such as big data, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and their implications for data management and analytics.
• Certifications:
o Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), Certified Information Management Professional (CIMP), or similar.
Overall Responsibility Statement:
These are typical responsibilities for this position. The listed responsibilities should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned.
It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.
The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.
Closing Date/Time: 2024-10-20