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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$185K - $312K *

Engineer the future of home shopping by developing a foundational AI model that integrates market dynamics, consumer behavior, and economic factors to enhance user experience and decision-making in re...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$184K - $287K *

Innovate and lead in machine learning, tackling safety challenges in multi-modal LLMs. Collaborate with experts to enhance security, inclusivity, and robustness across our cutting-edge models and syst...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Empower consumer experiences by leading product strategy and execution for innovative genomics solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user satisfaction and drive adoption throug...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Lead the charge in driving operational excellence and strategic enablement across global Inside Sales teams, enhancing commercial effectiveness and delivering exceptional client value through innovati...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$176K - $259K *

Inspire high-performing sales teams while driving impactful solutions for mid-sized Public Sector organizations. Utilize coaching, strategic problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration to fost...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$225K - $265K *

Partner with us to lead a high-performing engineering team, driving innovation and efficiency in our travel marketplace. You'll manage project lifecycles, enhance collaboration, and champion a custome...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$122K - $153K *

Drive growth in vehicle protection products and optimize earnings for every loan funded. Shape partnerships and sales strategies while utilizing data-driven insights to enhance performance and protect...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive revenue growth by leading a high-performing sales team targeting SMB/Mid-Market legal departments. Shape sales strategies, optimize processes, and collaborate cross-functionally to achieve ambit...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $245K *

Lead a dynamic team of data scientists to optimize client acquisition and retention through innovative algorithms and data-driven strategies, fostering cross-functional collaboration and driving impac...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $160K *

Lead the development of robust blockchain data systems, enhancing performance and reliability. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful solutions that improve data quality and user experience while...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming client operations by identifying and accelerating AI-driven opportunities. Collaborate with stakeholders to frame business challenges, prototype solutions, and drive me...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform customer experiences by onboarding and integrating new clients, providing tailored support, and fostering strategic growth initiatives to maximize engagement and satisfaction with our innova...

Orlando, FLRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Lead a high-performing team of Sales Engineers, driving operational excellence and strategic execution across your region. Collaborate with senior leadership to enhance performance, influence strategy...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$123K - $254K *

Support the scaling of Ads and Shopping infrastructure, leading cross-functional programs to modernize and improve systems for real-time serving, indexing, and retrieval, while ensuring clear communic...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $165K *

Shape the future of data analytics by leading the design and implementation of scalable data transformation frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver trusted data products that dr...

Baltimore, MDRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in shaping the future of customer-facing AI solutions by owning the end-to-end experience of a conversational agent, driving design decisions, and enhancing interactions for millions o...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of travel technology by owning the design and experience of a cutting-edge AI-powered conversational agent, collaborating with partners to drive innovation and enhance customer intera...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$112K - $193K *

Engineer innovative Machine Learning and Generative AI solutions, enhancing enterprise applications by collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and leveraging advanced ML techniques for impac...

Minnetonka, MNRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving agile execution across product and engineering teams, managing digital product launches and enhancing client value through innovative solutions. Collaborate cross-functional...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$196K - $309K *

Oversee the architecture for enterprise search, guiding AI agents in effective information retrieval, query understanding, and context construction. Lead cross-team collaboration to enhance search qua...

Seattle, WARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $185K *

Transform the future of robotics by defining and validating data designs for foundation models, collaborating with customers and labs to innovate data strategies that enhance model training and deploy...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Strategize your career by advancing data science and predictive analytics solutions for the Navy. Collaborate with experts to enhance safety through innovative modeling while leveraging military exper...

Norfolk, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Drive innovation as a Product Manager II, owning product strategy and roadmap. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features and leverage AI tools for rapid prototyping while e...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$149K - $202K *

Lead the transformation and execution of AI marketing capabilities, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design data-driven workflows, product strategies, and measurable outcomes that optimize...

Los Angeles, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $190K *

Join us to lead the owner lifecycle marketing strategy, optimizing journeys and communications across multiple channels. You'll drive engagement and retention, ensuring a seamless experience from init...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

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.

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