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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$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

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Optimize analytics workflows in Clinical Operations to enhance productivity and performance insights. Collaborate on data integration, reporting, and automation, ensuring actionable insights drive str...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Take ownership of the product strategy for AI applications, defining the roadmap and driving profitability. Collaborate cross-functionally to build and launch innovative products that enhance user exp...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$173K - $222K *

Optimize data pipelines by designing, building, and scaling data ingestion processes and technical infrastructure, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust data availability for anal...

Carlsbad, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$182K - $251K *

Join our team to lead the strategy and vision for innovative data products, enhancing our data platform and customer experiences. Collaborate across teams to drive exceptional insights and deliver sol...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $100K *

Shape the future of emergency services by overseeing complex technical projects and initiatives. Collaborate closely with diverse teams to ensure successful program delivery, adhering to quality stand...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$205K - $229K *

Lead the charge in enhancing clinical data systems and technology, ensuring reliable, scalable solutions while driving effective collaboration across teams to transform clinical workflows and deliver...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $250K *

Lead and innovate security operations to enhance threat detection, incident response, and exposure management. Drive team growth and establish a robust operating model while collaborating across techn...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Empower client success by managing relationships and driving growth through innovative technology solutions. Focus on onboarding, retention, and expansion while ensuring high customer satisfaction and...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$76K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering accurate sales reporting and data maintenance. This role supports sales leaders and partners by managing reporting queues, ensuring data integrity, and enhan...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$197K - $240K *

Join us to define and own the product strategy for Wallets, shaping the future of stablecoin and payment solutions. Collaborate across teams to drive customer adoption and business impact through inno...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$129K - $177K *

Develop and enhance reinforcement learning policies, ensuring optimal decisioning for healthcare outcomes. Manage the full RL lifecycle from data engineering to production deployment, elevating member...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$215K - $315K *

Lead the charge in building secure, compliant infrastructure for our DaaS platform. Drive engineering excellence while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet the needs of regulated customer...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $140K *

Champion data management excellence by leading clinical studies, ensuring quality deliverables, and mentoring junior staff. Collaborate with sponsors to meet project timelines and optimize processes f...

Toronto, ONRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in financial strategy and analysis, partnering with business leaders to drive performance insights, build robust models, and support strategic decisions in a fast-paced, innovative env...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Empower business leaders by building financial models and analyses that drive strategic decisions. Collaborate across teams to evaluate opportunities, support fundraising, and present insights to seni...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Transform financial strategy by partnering with leaders to drive insights, build robust models, and support key decisions. Leverage advanced analytics and AI tools to enhance performance and optimize...

CanadaRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Transform financial strategy by partnering with leaders to drive insights, build robust models, and support key decisions. Leverage your expertise in finance to enhance performance and shape the futur...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of healthcare by owning and optimizing AI systems. Design and deliver scalable ML solutions that transform operations, enhance decision-making, and create real-world impact across cri...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$154K - $260K *

Join an innovative team to lead and evolve critical Core Infrastructure. Oversee infrastructure strategy, improve operational health, and drive automation to boost performance across a globally distri...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$94K - $161K *

Join a dynamic team to shape a cloud-native data platform, managing data sourcing and enhancing user experience for internal teams. Drive adoption, ensure data quality, and translate cross-functional...

Richardson, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

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

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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