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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$206K - $269K *

Transform the future of machine learning solutions, driving revenue and user engagement. Lead cross-functional teams to develop and deploy advanced forecasting algorithms, enhancing business decision...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $140K *

Champion innovative account engagement strategies across the Americas, driving execution of tailored ABM programs. Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to enhance customer experiences and accele...

Boston, MARemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in shaping a robust security function, managing a team while enhancing AWS infrastructure, compliance, and application security within a remote-first culture and fast-paced environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$91K - $148K *

Transform your career by leading complex projects, managing resources, and ensuring quality deliverables. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive strategic initiatives and maintain client relationship...

Ann Arbor, MIRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform budget planning and execution within clinical informatics, leveraging expertise in PPBE and MFR practices. Collaborate with leadership to ensure financial strategies align with healthcare in...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Elevate organizational impact by driving strategic initiatives and fostering cross-functional alignment. Collaborate with global teams to ensure seamless execution of key projects while enhancing comp...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $185K *

Develop innovative healthcare products by collaborating with cross-functional teams. Leverage your technical expertise to enhance platform capabilities and deliver impactful solutions that improve pat...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$143K - $286K *

Lead and develop a high-performing analytics team to drive data-driven product strategies and insights across the product lifecycle, enhancing customer experience and business outcomes through rigorou...

San Bruno, CARemote

3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Drive your career with a leadership role overseeing brand advertising strategy, budget, and execution across multiple channels. Lead a team and collaborate with agencies to enhance brand visibility an...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$112K - $193K *

Help us lead software engineering teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to drive architectural design and optimize performance while fostering a...

Raleigh, NCRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$141K - $176K *

Drive go-to-market strategy for cyber risk intelligence solutions, engaging with cross-functional teams to craft compelling narratives that resonate with security leaders. Influence product strategies...

Boston, MARemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $170K *

Drive product strategy and innovation in a collaborative environment, leading cross-functional initiatives that enhance customer experiences and deliver measurable business outcomes. Elevate your care...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming client experiences by leading complex ERP implementations. You will manage diverse cross-functional teams, oversee project scopes and budgets, and cultivate strong clie...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$113K - $191K *

Innovate by designing and operating scalable data infrastructure for petabytes of data, enabling customer-facing features and analytics across global industries, while enhancing systems for reliabilit...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$87K - $135K *

Join a team that's redefining user experience by developing cutting-edge IT Service Portal solutions. Collaborate in an Agile environment to enhance functionalities for 13,000 users, focusing on acces...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $145K *

Shape the future of project management as a Senior Cost Manager, driving cost efficiency and strategic decision-making. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance client value and foster strong relatio...

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1 week ago

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

$105K - $231K *

Optimize enterprise analytics solutions to provide real-time insights and reporting for federal HR stakeholders, driving strategic decision-making and compliance in a fast-paced modernization initiati...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $175K *

Engage in transforming global construction operations by driving efficiency and standardization. Collaborate cross-functionally to implement process improvements and enhance performance, ensuring comp...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $170K *

Lead the charge in managing complex power systems studies projects for mission critical facilities, ensuring accurate execution, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while collaborating with inte...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $125K *

Explore accounting mastery by managing share-based compensation, pensions, and more in a dynamic finance team. Drive compliance and enhance processes to excel as a public company while collaborating c...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$82K - $172K *

Champion eDiscovery project management by leading high-visibility initiatives for the DOJ. Collaborate with legal teams to ensure seamless project execution across all EDRM phases, delivering quality...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to design and implement cloud-native data solutions, ensuring secure and reliable data exchange across platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance data accessibility and support advan...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $140K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in technical program management by leading complex engineering initiatives, enhancing cross-functional collaboration, and improving team productivity in a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $115K *

Transform stakeholder insights into actionable solutions by gathering and analyzing business requirements. Collaborate with teams to create process models and ensure compliance, delivering high-qualit...

Washington, DCRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Architect and elevate the enterprise data architecture, driving the design and development of scalable data pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and availability...

Boston, MARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.