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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$81K - $129K *

Lead the charge in operational oversight of HIMS coding data quality, guiding coder education activities to ensure compliance, accuracy, and continuous improvement in data management across acute care...

Wilmington, DERemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$93K - $139K *

Explore the intersection of technology and strategy as you drive complex, cross-functional initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance project delivery, leveraging AI tools to optimize proc...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

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

$220K - $240K *

Shape the future of loyalty by leading the technical execution and innovation of AI-powered features in a rapidly evolving product landscape, driving cross-functional initiatives with a focus on archi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$149K - $198K *

Advance data infrastructure by designing and implementing robust systems for data processing, discovery, and lineage, empowering engineering teams to leverage expansive data for machine learning and a...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $231K *

Drive innovation in clinical decision support by leading the development of an AI-powered insights platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex data into actionable solutions...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Champion the sales enablement strategy, crafting systems, processes, and training that empower the sales organization to excel and establish repeatable success in a collaborative environment...

Atlanta, GARemote

3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in evolving our AI systems by developing innovative agentic software tools, ensuring performance and reliability while collaborating with AI agents to transform code delivery into a se...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of Generative AI, leveraging AWS to architect robust data solutions for Fortune 500 clients. Join us in creating scalable infrastructures that empower advanced AI...

Dallas, TXRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $110K *

Unlock potential by redefining data strategies to elevate product growth. As a key analytics partner, you’ll shape decision-making by leveraging insights and KPIs, contributing to high-impact initiati...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform the future of AI systems by building robust data pipelines and APIs. Collaborate with Product to refine specifications and enhance user experience, ensuring high-quality delivery and continu...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Inspire innovation by leading a dynamic engineering team to enhance our transfer platform. Drive technical direction, foster collaboration, and ensure scalable, reliable solutions that empower clients...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Empower data-driven insights by architecting robust data platforms, overseeing ingestion and transformation across diverse customers, and mentoring a growing team while ensuring data integrity and per...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$155K - $180K *

Drive successful delivery of complex, multi-year programs in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage scope, budget, and timelines while ensuring client satisfaction an...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$117K - $201K *

Unlock potential by leading AI-driven endpoint management, enhancing security and user experience while transitioning to autonomous operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $140K *

Contribute to the evolution of cloud platform capabilities by designing and building backend services for orchestration and job execution, ensuring reliable service coordination and operational visibi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$180K - $230K *

Drive market dominance by owning the GTM strategy for innovative AppSec products, collaborating closely with technical teams and sales to ensure successful launches and impactful messaging that resona...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading strategic Infor WMS implementations, optimizing client operations, and fostering strong partnerships. Drive improvements in warehouse management and logistics while ensu...

CanadaRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead impactful Infor WMS projects, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance warehouse management efficiencies. Manage implementation, drive improvements, and foster trusted relationships to maximize...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $200K *

Transform your career by designing and deploying AI agents that enhance business workflows. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive measurable outcomes through innovative solutions and mentorship in a...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $235K *

Drive product excellence by owning the lifecycle and security of high-performance client SaaS platforms hosted on AWS. Lead a dedicated team to optimize operations, ensure compliance, and deliver seam...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $165K *

Empower product success through strategic marketing, content creation, and sales enablement, driving growth in the renewable energy sector while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance cu...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Innovate automated scoring solutions by leading a diverse team of experts. Drive research and development in natural language applications to enhance educational assessments and feedback mechanisms, e...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$160K - $175K *

Lead strategic initiatives to enhance customer success for high-value enterprise accounts, fostering long-lasting partnerships, driving engagement, and optimizing retention while managing a high-perfo...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$209K - $273K *

Advance your career by leading a high-performing engineering team, driving strategic execution and operational excellence while ensuring a reliable data platform aligns with enterprise goals and custo...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in machine learning to enhance platform capabilities. Develop and deploy advanced models while collaborating with cross-functional teams and shaping data-driven s...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 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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    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.