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.

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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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$120K - $145K *

Drive data-driven decision making by leading advanced analytics initiatives, managing cross-functional projects, and deriving insights from complex data sets to tackle challenging business problems. F...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to analyze data and create dashboards that enhance facility maintenance operations, driving performance improvements and ensuring data accuracy for informed decision-making...

Fort Campbell, KYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$134K - $185K *

Empower HR processes by leading IT solutions development and governance. Collaborate with HR leaders to align technology strategies with business needs, ensuring effective implementation and managemen...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Optimize onboarding excellence by designing impactful programs that accelerate new sales hires' productivity and ramp times in a high-growth tech environment. Collaborate across teams to ensure practi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $130K *

Optimize digital acquisition strategies by leading a high-performing team, managing multi-million-dollar budgets, and driving growth through data-driven insights across various paid media channels...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer innovative machine learning solutions, develop scalable data infrastructure, and drive AI advancement. Collaborate with teams to implement ML models, optimize algorithms, and analyze large dat...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $173K *

Join a team that's redefining consumer engagement in Canada through innovative marketing strategies. Shape the growth and retention of New Verticals while leveraging cross-functional collaboration to...

CanadaRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$193K - $308K *

Join a team that's redefining statistical leadership in clinical research. Drive innovative study designs, enhance drug development effectiveness, and influence critical decisions through data-driven...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Transform customer success by fostering relationships and driving adoption, retention, and growth in a dynamic healthcare AI environment. Collaborate with clients to ensure exceptional value and satis...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$161K - $202K *

Analyze business operations to drive strategic improvements in health coaching. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance program outcomes, utilizing data-driven insights and effective commun...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $170K *

Lead complex research initiatives by transforming business questions into actionable insights. Collaborate with clients to design robust studies, ensuring methodological integrity and advancing resear...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$65K - $130K *

Contribute to clinical trial success by leading risk management and central monitoring activities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with ICH GCP guidelines and enhance qual...

RemoteRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $180K *

Lead the charge in managing a high-performing Distributed Research team, defining strategy and collaboration for large-scale data collection, while enhancing operational processes and ensuring impactf...

Boston, MARemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $214K *

Join a team that's transforming healthcare through innovative AI solutions. As a Senior AI/ML Engineer, you'll design and deploy scalable models, optimize data pipelines, and collaborate with cross-fu...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $214K *

Develop robust ML solutions for autonomous medical coding, integrating machine learning and LLMs to optimize production systems. Collaborate cross-functionally in a remote work environment while handl...

San Diego, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $140K *

Help us scale and enhance support operations in telehealth by leading managers, optimizing workflows, and integrating technology to improve customer experience while maintaining quality and compliance...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $400K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic sourcing for datacenter rack development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive supplier strategies, manage vendor relationships, and ensure quality...

Mountain View, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$82K - $111K *

Serve as the primary client liaison, driving satisfaction and retention while fostering partnerships and implementing effective client strategies for healthcare products. Collaborate cross-functionall...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Advance customer support operations by leading remote teams to resolve complex UAS issues. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer satisfaction and efficiency, driving performance metrics i...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $270K *

Unlock your potential by managing ML systems at scale, ensuring uptime and observability. Collaborate on deploying and scaling models, while enhancing platform reliability through advanced engineering...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Drive demand and pipeline growth for SaaS solutions in the laundry sector. Lead marketing campaigns, enhance customer experience, and optimize strategies to boost revenue and retention while collabora...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in AI transformation for Fortune 500 clients, shaping solutions that drive measurable business outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality engagements and...

Minnesota, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$212K - $249K *

Lead the charge in transforming customer support with AI-driven strategies, managing cross-functional programs, and executing complex initiatives to enhance customer experience and operational efficie...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $160K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team as a Data Engineer, owning end-to-end data systems and driving platform modernization. You'll improve data reliability and work closely with cross-functio...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion the successful delivery of customer projects through all phases, ensuring alignment with business goals by coordinating teams and resources while managing risks and transacting key communicat...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks 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.