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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$200K - $250K *

Lead innovative AI systems from inception to execution, shaping solutions through deep customer collaboration. Leverage technical expertise to mentor teams and deliver complex projects that impact rea...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $215K *

Shape the future of IT leadership by building a high-performing team and establishing robust security and compliance frameworks to support rapid global growth and operational excellence in a dynamic t...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$147K - $210K *

Empower your career by leveraging data analytics to enhance educational experiences. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to analyze complex datasets, optimize product features, and drive impactf...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $250K *

Unlock potential by designing and deploying AI-driven solutions while leading execution teams and interfacing with customers. Drive innovation and deliver impactful results across complex projects in...

Austin, TXRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$195K - $205K *

Lead and scale the AI engineering team, driving high-quality execution and building production-grade AI solutions while collaborating closely with cross-functional partners to achieve strategic busine...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$195K - $205K *

Lead and mentor a high-performing AI engineering team, driving technical excellence and delivering scalable AI solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish architecture and strategy...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$161K - $211K *

Unlock your potential as a Data Scientist, driving impactful analytics in cybersecurity. Collaborate with experts to enhance national security through data-driven insights, automation, and visualizati...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$203K - $299K *

Join a skilled team to design and implement causal ML systems that optimize marketplace decisions. Utilize advanced methods to influence consumer lifecycle strategies while collaborating across functi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$203K - $299K *

Unlock potential by designing and building causal ML systems that drive impactful decisions in a high-scale consumer marketplace, collaborating with a senior team of experts across multiple functions...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$203K - $299K *

Build impactful causal ML systems to enhance marketplace decisions. Collaborate with experts to design frameworks and translate models into production, optimizing growth and addressing complex challen...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$203K - $299K *

Engage with a team of experts to design and deploy causal machine learning systems that drive strategic decisions in a large-scale consumer marketplace, enhancing metrics like promotions, retention, a...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$203K - $299K *

Accelerate your career by building causal ML systems that drive impactful marketplace decisions. Join a dynamic team of experts at the forefront of causal inference, influencing strategies across New...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Optimize data-driven solutions in AML compliance, enhancing entity matching and NLP models. Lead initiatives in data quality, risk scoring, and cutting-edge AI research while mentoring peers to drive...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Engineer advanced NLP models and solutions for real-time entity matching and classification in global AML compliance. As a senior data scientist, lead impactful projects that enhance watchlist screeni...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to elevate entity matching and NLP capabilities. Leverage advanced algorithms in a senior role to enhance compliance systems that safeguard financial institutio...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock advanced data science solutions as you drive entity resolution and classification, enhance AML compliance models, and lead NLP initiatives within a dynamic team focused on real-time risk assess...

California City, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$184K - $271K *

Partner with us to lead a dynamic team of data scientists in shaping customer experience analytics. You'll drive the strategy for measuring resolution quality and cost, enhancing interactions, and col...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$184K - $271K *

Join a team that shapes customer experiences through data analytics. Lead a skilled group of data scientists to enhance support resolutions, improve operational efficiency, and drive strategy by uncov...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$184K - $271K *

Take ownership of customer experience analytics by leading a team of data scientists to refine resolution metrics, enhance support interactions, and align strategies across functions, driving impactfu...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$184K - $271K *

Empower a team of data scientists to enhance customer resolution quality, driving insights and measurable improvements across support operations while collaborating with various stakeholders to shape...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$184K - $271K *

Lead the charge in enhancing customer interactions by guiding a team of data scientists to analyze support operations. Define success metrics, improve resolution processes, and partner with cross-func...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$184K - $271K *

Transform customer experience by leading a data science team to improve resolution metrics, drive impactful strategies, and enhance AI-driven support tools, while collaborating with cross-functional p...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$145K - $185K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Marketing Analytics Manager, driving marketing performance measurement and insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to build impactful reporting and attribution models...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$174K - $252K *

Elevate the analytical capabilities of our team by transforming complex data into actionable insights that drive product innovation and enhance user experiences across a global platform, impacting bil...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform enterprise data strategies by leading data product initiatives, driving privacy-safe collaborations, and shaping impactful partnerships to enhance our data portfolio. Collaborate across team...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

3 weeks 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.