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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$82K - $92K *

Drive impactful marketing analytics by building robust data pipelines and automating reporting workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality and leverage AI tools for insi...

Mississauga, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$116K - $180K *

Lead and develop a high-performance finance analytics team while driving operational excellence and innovative analytics. Shape financial strategies, enhance data capabilities, and foster collaboratio...

San Ramon, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$210K - $250K *

Champion transformative data strategies and lead technical pursuits in AI and data migration. Drive client success and practice growth while enhancing market presence through strategic partnerships an...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $250K *

Transform your career by leading data strategy and architecture as a senior technology executive. Drive client success, enhance market presence, and shape innovative solutions in the Databricks Data ...

CanadaRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $250K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data and AI by leading strategic initiatives, guiding clients through complex migrations, and enhancing our market presence as a senior technology executive in...

New York, NYRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $339K *

Elevate your career by driving a multi-year strategy for transforming raw content into discoverable supply, collaborating across teams to ensure freshness, accuracy, and relevance in a scalable platfo...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$127K - $212K *

Champion financial strategy and analysis for Enterprise Applications, driving planning, reporting, and decision support. Collaborate with Technology and Finance leaders to enhance performance and opti...

Irving, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$155K - $185K *

Champion growth and customer marketing by leading a dynamic team to drive full-funnel strategies, optimize campaigns, and leverage AI tools for enhanced performance and insights. Shape the future of m...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Elevate data product experiences by defining metrics that drive value for Mural. Collaborate across teams to shape insights, enhance reporting, and ensure data integrity, empowering organizations to m...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $160K *

Shape exceptional client experiences by leading onboarding and operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage complex projects, ensuring timely delivery and exceeding client expectation...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $145K *

Unlock potential by transforming data into actionable insights. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver analysis, document findings, and enable self-service across teams, ensuring data quality and cl...

Richardson, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your marketing career by leading integrated organic campaigns that drive engagement and revenue growth. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize strategies across social media, email, and ac...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$151K - $215K *

Transform enterprise data readiness by leading AI initiatives and designing advanced analytical solutions. Collaborate across functions to implement generative AI tools, enhancing data-driven decision...

Leawood, KSRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $145K *

Elevate healthcare through strategic AI product management, driving innovation and lifecycle management of AI solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to align business objectives with customer needs...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$166K - $279K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technical success in prioritized opportunities, leveraging deep expertise in a specific product group to influence customer decisions and enhance Solut...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$215K - $270K *

Lead the charge in building a high-performing Solutions Engineering team focused on autonomous site security. Drive technical sales, manage customer engagements, and ensure consistent quota attainment...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $165K *

Oversee full lifecycle of U.S. government programs, managing stakeholders and technical details to ensure timely delivery and compliance. Forge trust with clients while leading multiple complex projec...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $170K *

Join a team that's transforming data privacy strategies through innovative product launches. Drive customer adoption and revenue by building impactful marketing programs that enhance product positioni...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful sales strategies by analyzing data and trends, collaborating with leadership, and delivering actionable insights to enhance decision-making across recurring revenue and advertising sec...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $162K *

Elevate customer engagement by designing and executing lifecycle programs that drive adoption, retention, and expansion. Collaborate across teams to create impactful communications and leverage data t...

New York City, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower customer success by designing and executing lifecycle programs that enhance adoption, retention, and expansion. Collaborate across teams to create impactful communications and leverage data-dr...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $162K *

Empower our customer success journey by crafting lifecycle communications that drive adoption, retention, and expansion. Collaborate across teams to build impactful programs that resonate with our dig...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $261K *

Join to optimize distributed training performance on AWS Trainium. Work collaboratively across ML frameworks and hardware to advance deep learning efficiency while mentoring a talented engineering tea...

Cupertino, CARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$193K - $261K *

Champion the optimization of distributed training on custom ML accelerators. Lead a small, agile team to enhance performance across software stacks, enabling cutting-edge AI models while collaborating...

Cupertino, CARemote

1 month ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving complex, cross-functional programs that enhance client engineering requests and ensure timely delivery. You'll shape processes, manage dependencies, and support Tier 1 clien...

Canada, KYRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.

  • 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.