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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$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

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer cross-functional programs, managing teams to deliver crucial initiatives. Drive alignment across departments, enhance operational excellence, and elevate program delivery practices while track...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $105K *

Elevate the business impact by transforming complex datasets into clear insights and actionable reports. Collaborate across teams to ensure accurate performance metrics drive decision-making and foste...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $200K *

Join a team that's transforming machine learning research into impactful solutions. Collaborate on feature engineering and optimization in a fully remote environment, driving projects from concept to...

Boston, MARemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$112K - $193K *

Engineer and enhance observability platforms to deliver actionable insights into user experience. Lead cross-functional teams to optimize performance, reliability, and automation across diverse techno...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $176K *

Unlock client success by managing post-sale relationships, driving product adoption, and identifying growth opportunities in the consumer lending sector. Collaborate with internal teams to enhance cli...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $185K *

Transform the landscape of video understanding by owning data design, evaluation methodologies, and experimental validation for multimodal models. Collaborate with leading labs to advance video metric...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Support the transition of JEDI data assimilation to operations, collaborating on research and development for atmospheric data assimilation, focusing on innovative methods in numerical weather predict...

College Park, MDRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer operational excellence by driving staffing visibility and standardized planning across diverse content teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance resource management and optimize project...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$111K - $168K *

Empower industry leaders by becoming a trusted partner in their success. Work cross-functionally to enhance customer operations and drive value through innovative solutions. This role offers growth po...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $225K *

Pioneer innovative solutions as a Machine Learning Engineer, fine-tuning transformer models and deploying real-time automation pipelines, collaborating with top talents to tackle complex, data-driven...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $187K *

Champion clinical laboratory operations by managing complex projects, ensuring timely study starts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful results in precision medicine...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Champion integrated commerce media strategies across diverse accounts, leading a talented team to deliver high-quality results. Drive innovation in planning, optimization, and client communication whi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $160K *

Transform data landscapes by designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines using Azure services, Python, and Spark. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable data solutions that...

Jersey City, NJRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Drive your career by owning the go-to-market strategy for our AI Agent platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create compelling narratives and enable sales, while launching innovative pr...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Deliver outstanding project management by overseeing complex, high-priority projects through their entire lifecycle. Lead cross-functional collaboration, ensure compliance, and monitor progress to ach...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$227K - $280K *

Lead strategic finance initiatives to empower product decisions, driving financial evaluations and business cases for new product lines. Collaborate with C-suite and product teams to optimize resource...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$78K - $110K *

Empower your career by collaborating in a dynamic environment that values flexibility and innovation. Contribute to impactful projects while enjoying a supportive workplace culture that prioritizes wo...

Maryland, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in optimizing top-of-funnel marketing operations, driving measurable pipeline growth through strategic planning, data governance, and team leadership. Collaborate with cross-functional...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of strategy and operations, driving high-performance marketing systems and data governance. You'll partner closely with executive leadership to optimize revenue...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $95K *

Lead the charge in client engagement and lifecycle management, driving retention and organic growth within legal accounts. Build relationships, identify cross-sell opportunities, and ensure high clien...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$121K - $132K *

Engage as a key technical leader in enterprise AI/ML architecture, collaborating with clients to design scalable solutions. Drive AI development and deployment, ensuring alignment with business needs...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in designing cutting-edge infrastructure for large-scale AI deployments. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless execution from concept to construction, maintaining...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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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    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.