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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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$152K - $190K *

Transform client success through leading technology initiatives and driving modernization across digital platforms, infrastructure, and analytics to deliver measurable business outcomes in a rapidly e...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$117K - $187K *

Accelerate our AI operations by managing initiatives and driving governance, ensuring seamless integrations while fostering collaboration across teams to enhance productivity and adoption in an engagi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$208K - $335K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role that leverages data science to drive E-Commerce strategies, optimize product performance, and enhance decision-making through advanced analytics and machine learni...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$88K - $105K *

Join as a Technical Project Manager to lead IT project coordination, ensuring successful delivery through effective communication with clients and teams while fostering project management talent for f...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead development of innovative data science solutions to enhance advanced analytics and AI for a large-scale federal initiative, involving collaboration with diverse teams and management of complex da...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$166K - $214K *

Join as a Senior Data Scientist to drive product analytics, collaborate across teams, measure success, and influence strategy through data-driven insights and experimentation to enhance customer engag...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Data Scientist, driving impactful analytics solutions. Collaborate with teams to deliver end-to-end data science projects, mentor others, and shape the future of data...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $130K *

Drive client engagement and strategic initiatives with top accounts, ensuring successful execution of deliverables and fostering strong partnerships. Lead a team to enhance marketing results through d...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$158K - $294K *

Discover your potential as a Principal MLOps Engineer, leading the design and scaling of innovative ML infrastructure. Drive engineering excellence while mentoring teams and automating pipelines for A...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $173K *

Unlock potential by leading advanced analytic projects to drive revenue growth management. Partner across teams, implement cutting-edge AI solutions, and mentor staff to enhance organizational capabil...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $135K *

Pioneer data-driven decisions by developing standardized performance evaluations that transform operational data into actionable insights, driving resource allocation, planning, and leadership decisio...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $200K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI by developing robust machine learning solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and usability of advanced systems, and driv...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $250K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic software engineering team focused on electronic execution. Collaborate cross-functionally to implement cutting-edge practices and solutions within the financia...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$174K - $234K *

Shape the future of advanced analytics and AI, driving data-driven solutions across commercial, medical, and clinical operations. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver insights, enhance decision-m...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of supply chain operations through advanced optimization and machine learning. Leverage your expertise to develop scalable decision systems that enhance efficienc...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing advanced optimization models and machine learning systems that enhance decision-making in supply chain operations, ensuring scalable solutions that meet business requirem...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $238K *

Join a team that's redefining analytics delivery. Lead complex analytics programs while mentoring a high-performing team to drive insights that enhance client decision-making and deliver measurable bu...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$112K - $238K *

Transform your career by leading advanced analytics and AI solutions that shape impactful strategies. Drive client success through impactful insights and innovative methodologies in a dynamic analytic...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$112K - $238K *

Tackle advanced analytics and AI solutions, leading client engagements to drive measurable business impact while mentoring a high-performing data science team. Combine technical expertise with strong...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$112K - $238K *

Shape the future of analytics by leading client-facing data science initiatives. Drive impactful business outcomes through advanced analytics, AI solutions, and team leadership while collaborating wit...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$112K - $238K *

Shape the future of analytics by leading teams to deliver impactful AI solutions, drive client success, and implement strategic analytical frameworks that translate complex data into actionable insigh...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$112K - $238K *

Lead advanced analytics and AI solutions delivery, driving measurable client business impact. Oversee a high-performing team while collaborating with internal stakeholders and clients to translate com...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$112K - $238K *

Lead advanced analytics and AI solutions delivery, ensuring measurable impact for clients. Manage multi-client analytics programs, mentor teams, and drive strategic decisions to foster innovation and...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$112K - $238K *

Drive innovative analytics and AI solutions that generate significant business impact. Lead and mentor a high-performing team while managing cross-functional projects and translating complex data into...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$112K - $238K *

Lead the charge in delivering advanced analytics and AI solutions that drive significant business impact. This role requires client-facing expertise and strong technical skills to oversee a diverse po...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

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.