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Discover Data Science Manager jobs for experienced professionals ready to lead teams, shape analytics strategy, and turn complex data into business value. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, helping you find senior roles across industries.

What Does a Data Science Manager Do?

Data Science Managers guide data scientists and analytics teams from problem definition through delivery. They set priorities, oversee analytical and machine learning projects, communicate findings to business leaders, and help ensure that data products are reliable, responsible, and useful. The role often combines technical judgment with people leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Common Responsibilities and Skills

Responsibilities may include building and mentoring teams, developing data science roadmaps, evaluating models and experiments, and partnering with product, engineering, finance, or operations leaders. Employers commonly seek experience with statistical analysis, machine learning, data visualization, and programming languages such as Python or R. Strong communication, project management, and strategic decision-making skills are also important.

Where Data Science Managers Work

Data Science Managers are hired across technology, financial services, healthcare, retail, consulting, and other data-driven sectors. Depending on the organization, a manager may focus on product analytics, risk modeling, personalization, forecasting, research, or AI and machine learning initiatives.

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$100K - $120K *

Unlock innovative data-driven solutions by developing and deploying machine learning models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences and drive business decisions in a d...

Markham, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Elevate user experiences via advanced data science techniques to enhance algorithm performance and drive engagement. Collaborate with a passionate team to implement innovative solutions that leave a s...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in supplier-side yield and pricing analytics to unlock revenue, optimize pricing strategies, and drive insights across product and operations. Collaborate with senior leadership to sha...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion the development of yield scoring, pricing optimization, and analytics, unlocking revenue through data-driven insights. Collaborate across teams to shape strategy and drive quicker, informed d...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $195K *

Shape the future of data-driven decision-making by developing innovative models and algorithms. Collaborate closely with engineering to transform insights into production-level solutions, guiding your...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $231K *

Optimize our data science team and innovate financial applications by leading projects, designing machine learning models, and addressing complex challenges within the financial industry to deliver im...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$127K - $203K *

Unlock potential by leveraging data science to combat fraud, enhance security, and develop innovative solutions within a collaborative environment aimed at delivering actionable insights and value-add...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$176K - $230K *

Lead the charge in transforming healthcare through data-driven solutions. As a Senior Data Scientist, you'll spearhead projects that enhance patient outcomes, leveraging your expertise to align data s...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $175K *

Transform data into actionable insights by applying machine learning, statistics, and NLP techniques. Collaborate with legal professionals to enhance decision-making and efficiency in support of advan...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$140K - $185K *

Elevate your career by managing a dynamic data engineering team, shaping scalable data pipelines, and driving innovative data solutions to enhance enterprise data strategies and execution efficiency a...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leveraging analytical skills to enhance financial decision-making, create predictive models, and develop advanced algorithms to uncover business insights in a government IT en...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion analytics excellence by owning audits, integrations, and insights that drive client revenue through improved data quality and measurement strategies. Leverage AI and SEO knowledge while colla...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Elevate your career by leading AI innovations tailored for manufacturing clients. Drive productivity and uncover insights through data analysis, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop cu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $220K *

Shape the future of AI by designing and delivering agentic systems that enhance customer operations. Collaborate across teams to drive impactful solutions, ensuring accuracy and scalability while ment...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $220K *

Champion data-driven innovation by leading advanced predictive analytics and modeling initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance strategic decision-making and drive business growth with im...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $270K *

Lead a high-performing team to optimize data lifecycle processes for ML models, driving improvements in data evaluation velocity and production readiness by integrating robust infrastructures and fost...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$310K - $355K *

Pioneer the future of data analytics by leading a new team of experts driving insights across diverse business units. Shape decision-making through rigorous analysis and data ownership, empowering lea...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in transforming complex business challenges into actionable data-driven solutions. Collaborate with clients to develop and implement robust analytical models, ensuring seamless integra...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to drive data-driven insights by developing advanced analytical models and collaborating across teams, using your expertise to solve complex business problems and mentor junior scienti...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Empower business teams to harness Generative AI tools, translating needs into actionable use cases. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive responsible AI adoption, ensuring alignment with enterprise s...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$170K - $220K *

Pioneer data-driven decision-making by leading our data science practice. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable analytics frameworks and transform complex data into actionable insi...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$108K - $130K *

Empower your career by transforming data into actionable insights. Collaborate with diverse teams to develop predictive models and automate data processes, contributing to the modernization of critica...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate analytical excellence by leading feature engineering and model development initiatives. Collaborate across teams to translate business needs into predictive models and actionable insights whil...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$317K - $443K *

Transform the consumer experience by leading data science strategies that integrate measurement, experimentation, and machine learning. Drive multi-team collaboration to enhance relevance and optimize...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $200K *

Take ownership of advancing AI-driven identity and compliance solutions. Lead a high-performing data science team, architecting advanced machine learning systems and intelligent workflows to solve com...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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 project priorities, oversees analytical and machine learning work, and communicates results to stakeholders. The role typically balances technical direction, team development, and business strategy.

  • What qualifications are common for Data Science Manager jobs?question toggle

    Employers often look for substantial experience in data science, analytics, or machine learning, along with a track record of leading projects or teams. Technical skills may include Python or R, statistical modeling, experimentation, and data visualization; requirements vary by employer.

  • What industries hire Data Science Managers?question toggle

    Technology, financial services, healthcare, retail, consulting, and many other industries hire Data Science Managers to guide data-driven products, operations, research, and decision-making.

  • How can I find Data Science Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Data Science Manager openings on Ladders, where listings focus on vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more. Review each posting for salary details, responsibilities, and qualifications, and set up alerts for relevant opportunities.

  • What is the difference between a Data Science Manager and a Data Scientist?question toggle

    A Data Scientist generally focuses on conducting analyses and building models, while a Data Science Manager typically sets team priorities, guides technical work, mentors professionals, and aligns projects with organizational goals. Some manager roles remain hands-on, depending on the company.