Data Science Manager Jobs

Explore Data Science Manager opportunities with organizations seeking leaders who can turn complex data into clear business value. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including roles across analytics, machine learning, and data science leadership.

What Does a Data Science Manager Do?

Data Science Managers lead teams that use statistics, machine learning, and analytical methods to solve business problems. They guide project priorities, oversee model development, communicate findings to stakeholders, and help ensure data products deliver measurable results. Depending on the organization, the role may also include hiring and mentoring, setting technical standards, and partnering with product, engineering, and business leaders.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek a blend of technical depth and people leadership. Relevant strengths may include experience with Python or R, SQL, machine learning, statistical analysis, experimentation, data visualization, and cloud or data platforms. Candidates may also benefit from a track record of managing teams, defining roadmaps, translating business needs into analytical work, and presenting recommendations to senior decision-makers. Requirements vary by company and role.

Where Data Science Managers Work

Data Science Managers are hired across industries such as technology, financial services, healthcare, retail, consulting, and media. Teams may focus on areas including customer insights, forecasting, risk, personalization, operations, or responsible AI. The scope of a position can vary, from leading a specialized analytics team to shaping data strategy across an organization.

Find Your Next Data Science Leadership Role

Browse Data Science Manager jobs on Ladders to discover vetted opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Compare role responsibilities, leadership scope, industry, and qualifications to identify positions aligned with your experience and career goals.

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$200K *

Lead the charge in building and scaling AI Data Operations, transforming emerging opportunities into commercially viable solutions. Drive strategy, partnerships, and operational excellence to support...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming healthcare data solutions. As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll enhance complex systems, collaborate across departments, and drive analytics to optimize finan...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $210K *

Champion data-driven strategies by leading GTM analytics and applied AI initiatives. Collaborate with Sales or Marketing leadership to optimize performance, drive impactful insights, and build innovat...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $135K *

Optimize operational efficiency and drive pipeline growth through data-driven insights and collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Revenue Operations teams, ensuring scalable success in a fast-paced...

North Carolina, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in transforming innovative ideas into impactful AI-driven solutions for public health and medical research. Collaborate with diverse teams to develop MVPs that enhance scientific disco...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the strategy and execution of an AI framework for state government, ensuring responsible AI use and fostering innovation. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement effective AI initiatives that...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$136K - $182K *

Pioneer innovative character models for a unique voice-activated sticker printer. Collaborate with a small team to ensure high-quality outputs and brand approvals, driving the future of play through c...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $180K *

Lead and innovate Dropbox's lifecycle marketing strategy, enhancing customer engagement and retention. Manage a team to develop impactful programs that drive adoption and revenue across diverse custom...

CanadaRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Analyze and optimize the clinical data lifecycle, ensuring data completeness and integrity. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance clinical data flows and vendor strategies, driving quality improve...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$149K - $185K *

Lead the strategy and execution of paid digital advertising programs, optimizing campaigns across multiple channels to drive measurable pipeline and revenue impact. Collaborate with cross-functional t...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $210K *

Oversee strategic application of data science in insurance pricing and underwriting, managing a high-performing team to drive actionable insights and business outcomes. Champion innovation in modeling...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $149K *

Unlock potential by leading healthcare data analytics to enhance hospital quality performance and rankings. Collaborate with teams to design dashboards, mentor analysts, and present insights to execut...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Transform client businesses by leading AI strategy and implementation. Drive impactful consulting engagements, build trusted relationships, and leverage emerging technologies to deliver measurable out...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead transformative AI consulting engagements, driving business value through innovative strategies and solutions. Collaborate with clients to assess processes, develop roadmaps, and implement AI tech...

New York, NYRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $139K *

Join a team that's redefining customer success! Leverage your technical skills to nurture enterprise accounts, ensuring clients maximize value while leading initiatives that drive adoption and growth...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $197K *

Transform the landscape of AI by architecting and optimizing cutting-edge LLMs while collaborating with diverse tech teams to innovate and enhance applications for performance and accuracy in resource...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$236K - $309K *

Join a team that's driving AI innovation by developing cutting-edge machine learning algorithms and frameworks that enable seamless integration across products and services, ensuring collaboration and...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$232K - $290K *

Lead the charge in optimizing workforce operations and analytics for multi-condition health care services. Develop strategies for capacity planning, staffing, and analytics to drive efficiency and sup...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Manage comprehensive clinical data activities, ensuring oversight from study startup through database lock. Lead cross-functional teams, guarantee vendor performance, and uphold data quality standards...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $190K *

Shape the future of personalized experiences by leading a high-impact ML team. Drive technical direction, design scalable systems, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver innovative...

CanadaRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Elevate customer success by leveraging technical expertise and advocacy to drive adoption of cybersecurity solutions, ensuring measurable outcomes and risk reduction through strategic partnerships wit...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $219K *

Drive the vision for Samsara device installations, enhancing user experiences and ensuring rapid, accurate setups. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize the install process, making impac...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $115K *

Lead advanced analytics initiatives to detect and prevent fraud in Medicare and Medicaid, leveraging expertise in data science and machine learning to drive impactful solutions alongside a team of pro...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by transforming complex data into actionable insights. Collaborate with leaders across functions to create KPIs, analyze business performance, and foster a data-driven culture through...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $120K *

Empower our clients by managing content tooling and multi-channel delivery. Lead the vision and strategy for communications execution, ensuring messages are delivered efficiently and effectively acros...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Data Science Manager do?question toggle

    A Data Science Manager leads data science or analytics teams, sets priorities, oversees analytical and machine learning projects, and communicates results to help organizations make informed decisions.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Data Science Manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly look for experience in data science, statistics, machine learning, or analytics, along with technical skills such as Python or R and SQL. Team leadership, stakeholder communication, and business problem-solving are also valued.

  • How much do Data Science Manager jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies by employer, location, industry, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, so candidates can explore opportunities at that compensation level.

  • Which industries hire Data Science Managers?question toggle

    Data Science Managers work in many industries, including technology, finance, healthcare, retail, consulting, and media. Their teams may focus on areas such as forecasting, customer analytics, risk, personalization, or operations.

  • How can I find Data Science Manager jobs on Ladders?question toggle

    Browse the Data Science Manager category on Ladders and review listings for responsibilities, qualifications, industry, and compensation. Compare opportunities with your experience and career goals.