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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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$110K - $130K *

Transform data into actionable insights by leading analytics solutions and AI/ML initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational performance and drive business outcomes thr...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$466K - $500K+*

Elevate your career by designing and deploying ML models that transform advertiser requests into optimized media plans, collaborating with a dynamic team to drive innovation and enhance decision-makin...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$136K - $184K *

Drive innovative data solutions by applying ML/AI and advanced analytics to enhance customer experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build impactful data products and communicate insig...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Reimagine data solutions as you drive complex machine learning projects, enhance large-scale applications, and contribute to pioneering innovations in data science and analytics while collaborating cl...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $95K *

Develop innovative data-driven solutions to enhance math education through AI and machine learning. Collaborate with educators and researchers to analyze complex datasets, improve instructional tools...

2 weeks ago

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

$135K - $155K *

Drive innovation as you develop and deploy cutting-edge AI solutions that enhance advertising measurement products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to maximize ROI and shape technology at sc...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$114K - $228K *

Lead the development of analytics models to drive strategic insights within a collaborative team, enhancing diabetes care through innovative data analysis and actionable recommendations for key stakeh...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of advanced ML systems, driving technical vision, and integrating AI solutions across the organization to enhance operational efficiency and deliver impactf...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in advancing experimental methodologies to optimize product decisions. Guide and mentor teams while developing innovative solutions that enhance our data science capabilities in a dyna...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$191K - $297K *

Lead and evolve a high-performing data science team to enhance customer product discovery through advanced analytics, experimentation, and AI-driven solutions, ensuring impactful decision-making and m...

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

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading end-to-end Decision Science initiatives, transforming complex challenges into AI-driven solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance servicing intelligence and deliver me...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design, execution, and evaluation of data-driven marketing campaigns that enhance member engagement and health outcomes through advanced analytics and collaborative strategies across teams...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Innovate engagement strategies by leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning to drive member activation and outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and evaluate...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Drive excellence in data engineering by leading teams, optimizing data platforms, and establishing best practices to deliver high-quality, scalable data solutions that support analytics and business o...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $210K *

Join a team that's pioneering AI-driven collaboration to enhance human capabilities. As a Senior Data Scientist, you will drive innovative model development, deploy cutting-edge algorithms, and optimi...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Help us design and operate the end-to-end data lifecycle for training and evaluating large language and diffusion models, building scalable pipelines and workflows that enhance data quality and model...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Lead the charge in data-driven healthcare improvement by analyzing complex datasets, producing innovative reports and dashboards, and employing predictive modeling techniques to optimize patient outco...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$216K - $224K *

Unlock the potential of data science by leading a team to drive impactful business outcomes through advanced experimentation, causal inference, and machine learning strategies in a dynamic marketplace...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$240K - $249K *

Drive impactful data science initiatives by mentoring teams, shaping strategy, and collaborating across functions to enhance ML and analytics capabilities, ensuring scalable solutions that improve bus...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $90K *

Join a dynamic team to develop cutting-edge AI and ML tools for optimizing DoD detection systems. Lead projects, mentor junior developers, and enhance military sensors through innovative software appl...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $90K *

Innovate cutting-edge AI and ML solutions to enhance DoD detection systems. Collaborate with a scientific team to develop software applications, mentor junior developers, and support field testing whi...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$129K - $226K *

Inspire and lead a skilled team within IT Advanced Analytics, driving collaboration with business leaders to achieve strategic goals while managing talent acquisition and technical engagement in data...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$129K - $152K *

Unlock potential by joining our dynamic Data Science team to develop and deploy AI and machine learning models that drive business success. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $200K *

Empower a dynamic team of data scientists to deliver innovative analytics solutions that enhance business performance, drive strategic initiatives, and foster cross-functional collaboration, ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$155K - $165K *

Lead the charge in building and managing a high-performing Data Science team, delivering machine learning solutions while fostering collaboration across global data teams and mentoring talent in a fas...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.