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 *

Elevate enterprise marketing by crafting compelling narratives that drive complex deals. Collaborate with sales teams to translate technical details into accessible business value content, enabling im...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $300K *

Transform market dynamics by leading a high-performing sales team, forging impactful partnerships, and driving regional growth through strategic insights and hands-on coaching in the automotive lendin...

San Diego, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$138K - $170K *

Lead a skilled team of analysts driving operational insights and performance. Balance management and hands-on analysis, ensuring high-quality deliverables and effective decision-making support across...

Atlanta, GARemote

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $140K *

Drive product innovation in healthcare revenue cycle management by optimizing eligibility verification and enhancing payer connections. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure effective...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Shape strategic partnerships by managing a diverse ecosystem of collaborators, driving co-marketing initiatives, and optimizing lead generation efforts to enhance value and visibility for a dynamic gr...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$74K - $107K *

Drive project success by leading cross-functional teams, managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communications. Ensure strategic initiatives align with business goals while fostering operational...

Philadelphia, PARemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Help us shape the future of digital advertising by leading a team in delivering programmatic campaign excellence and leveraging data-driven insights to meet client objectives across various channels...

New York, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $200K *

Optimize global commercialization strategies for remote monitoring and analytics, driving adoption across healthcare systems. Lead cross-functional teams to craft tailored marketing approaches that en...

Lafayette, CORemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$320K - $405K *

Unlock your potential by driving large-scale compute capacity deployments in partner-operated data centers. Manage hardware installations, collaborate with vendors, and optimize processes while ensuri...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead the technical direction for AI agent quality, defining metrics and evaluation systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance agent performance and ensure quality in production enviro...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Seeking an expert to lead Databricks Architecture, implementing cutting-edge data solutions, integrating with AWS/Snowflake, and optimizing MLOps practices for scalable, secure AI platforms in an inno...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative modeling approaches for power utilization across large-scale infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making and optimize re...

Menlo Park, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing client relationships and creative strategies for a diverse portfolio, driving impactful paid social results through innovative ad copy and data-driven insights in a fully r...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape and lead organizational change management strategies to ensure effective adoption of new initiatives. Engage with stakeholders, analyze impacts, and deliver tailored communications to support or...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $126K *

Advance your career by managing cross-functional projects to achieve strategic objectives. Oversee the full project life cycle, ensuring quality deliverables and effective communication with stakehold...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$199K - $260K *

Champion the development of robust data ingestion pipelines, transforming pentest results into actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless data flow and operational...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $225K *

Champion data platform excellence by leading engineering initiatives, driving AI-assisted development, and guiding offshore teams to ensure seamless data onboarding and integration across enterprise s...

Virginia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $190K *

Lead the design and evolution of scalable data architecture, providing technical leadership across teams to deliver reliable, secure, and cost-effective data solutions while shaping emerging capabilit...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining energy solutions by architecting robust data pipelines. Collaborate with product teams to optimize data ingestion and ensure reliability, supporting analytics and AI init...

CanadaRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the development of robust data pipelines and architecture to enhance our AI-enabled energy solutions, ensuring reliability and automation while collaborating with product teams to optimize data...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$144K - $288K *

Empower product innovation by leading analytics development, defining strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance patient care and drive impactful solutions in a dynamic envir...

RemoteRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$94K - $148K *

Optimize integrated digital marketing campaigns to enhance awareness in the mortgage ecosystem. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless execution and measurable outcomes, leveraging AI tools...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $205K *

Drive the future of food access and benefits by leading product strategy and execution. Own the roadmap for innovative services that enhance member experiences and streamline operations across diverse...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in optimizing customer operations by enhancing support and service delivery. Drive team performance, improve workflows, and leverage AI to elevate customer experience and satisfaction...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing internal communications to connect a growing, remote workforce. Collaborate with leadership to create clear, engaging messages that align employees with company priorities...

United StatesRemote

1 week 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.