Chief Data Officer (E5759)

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Job Description - Chief Data Officer (E5759) (240087)

Job Description

Chief Data Officer (E5759) - 240087 : EXE-A40

Description

Description Job Summary
IEEE is investing in bright, agile and diverse talent to contribute to our goal of innovating our business and creating a superior customer experience. We're actively seeking a talented Sr Director, Chief Data Officer to join our Chief Information and Digital Office (CIDO) team reporting to the CIDO. This role can be based out of our Piscataway, NJ headquarters with a hybrid work mode.

The successful Chief Data Officer (CDO) candidate will inspire the organization to adopt a data and analytics culture and data-driven mindset, work with leaders to define and champion the data that is needed for our artificial intelligence (AI) and digital vision and strategy for the organization; discuss and create an agenda persuading executives, business leaders and technology stakeholders on the power of data, innovation in the data space and prioritizing investments; implement a long-term roadmap that establishes data and data governance as the fuel for the business engine; advise on recruitment, development, and capability building of data, analytics and digital talent; link to the larger tech and digital community to establish strategic partnerships / investments and attract best talent; have a security first mindset, and be knowledgeable on topics of security and privacy in both the consumer and the enterprise context.


Key Responsibilities

• How You Will Make An Impact
• Define and champion data-first strategy
• Collaborate with business to incorporate business priorities and create an enterprise data and strategy & roadmap
• Identify and communicate the understanding and value of data to the organization
• Track and synthesize competitor and market trends to identify new ideas
• Collaborate with Security and other key privacy/compliance stakeholders to identify and support compliance of data protection and privacy safeguards
• Collaborate with Innovation team to provide data assets capable of delivering on IEEE s digital and AI agends
• Develop data governance model and manage operations
• Develop the organization s global data strategy (incl. what data will be needed in the future and how to close the gap)
• Define and drive execution of the strategic goals and objectives from the Data Strategy roadmap(s)
• Collaborate with applicable Business & Technical Leaders to define and develop a cloud-enabled modern data platform & infrastructure commensurate with organization business needs and goals
• Establish and own data partnerships and co-develop data products with partners
• Define and convene data governance infrastructure
• Set standards and measurement for data quality, compliance (e.g., GDPR), data policy, data security, and data retention
• Develop and maintain data domain taxonomies and facilitate creation and maintenance of metadata dictionary
• Facilitate and provide inputs and approvals as necessary on business definitions, data quality, data assets, and any changes within their domain.
• Attract and retain talent
• Establish and manage a high-performing Data & Analytics organization (e.g. Data Analysts, Data Scientists, Engineers, etc.)
• Represent company externally to explain value proposition and attract talent
• Advise recruiting staff on attraction strategy for data, analytics, and Governance talent
• Develop capabilities
• Develop data, analytics and governance roles, incentives, and career paths
• Participate in and ensure performance management discussions
• Support and ensure capability building and training efforts
• Manage stakeholders
• Collaborate with other functions to ensure communication and value attainment
• Manage tight relationship across divisions and functions that make up IEEE
• Galvanize stakeholders for change management
• Manage relationships to start-up and vendors for project co-operation and recruitment

Qualifications Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required Req
• Advanced degree a plus Pref
• 15+ years management role in business, Req
• 5+ years in executive/strategy role Pref
• 12-15 years in data functions with at least 5 years of significant data leadership roles Req
• 15+ years of cross-industry experience particularly in data-intensive membership industries non-profit experience relevant Req
• Well versed in data compliance and regulations (e.g., GDPR) in a global context Req
• Recognized and respected leader whose name can help attract talent Req
• Strong and proven experience leading and executing an Enterprise Data Strategy, building Cloud based Enterprise Data Platforms and/or Business Intelligence initiative(s) Req
• Experience in building and managing cross-functional teams Req
• Experience in large-scale, multi-year transformation and capability building efforts Req
• Experience in digital transformations and effective digital capability building Req
• Ability to execute a strategy across a complex enterprise comprised of numerous divisions and functions Req

• Functional Abilities
• Strong data, AI / data science and technological knowledge, covering recent topics such as data governance, data domains, AI models and techniques, platform, cloud, API, microservices, DevOps, engineering, data security/privacy, BI and analytics
• Strong leadership experience in enterprise or cross-functional role
• Strong change management leadership; influencing skills with suppliers and customers
• Can make tradeoffs in data exchange, usage, partnering, investment based on a risk-back model
• Knowledge of start-ups sphere and AI market dynamics
• Analytical ability to develop and implement new concepts and tools
• Leadership Skills
• Broad network in data and analytics community
• Effective leader across direct and indirect report structures
• High level of personal maturity and natural authority
• Ability to deal with decision making processes
• Excellent teamwork and ability to galvanize and inspire team
• Strong communication and persuasion skills
• Personal characteristics
• Charismatic people leader, embracing a culture of trust
• Entrepreneurial and proactive "can do attitude
• Good measure of creativity and social competence
• High energy levels, stress resistance and cultural openness

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