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.
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.
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.
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.
Explore Data Science Manager openings on Ladders and compare roles by industry, responsibilities, and work arrangement. Create a profile, set up job alerts, and focus your search on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.
Managing Director of The Data Mine at Purdue Indy
$110K - $130K *
Grow transformative learning experiences by leading The Data Mine at Purdue Indy. Oversee operations, foster partnerships, and support student success through innovative data-driven initiatives and co...
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Staff Machine Learning Engineer
$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
$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...
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Research Data Scientist, Learning Frontiers
$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...
1 week ago
Staff Machine Learning Engineer
$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...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Post-Training Technical Program Manager, Data Governance, DeepMind
$192K - $278K *
Bring your expertise to lead complex technical programs, ensuring compliance and governance in data management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovative solutions and streamline pro...
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Manager, Software Engineer (AI)
$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...
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Manager, Software Engineer (AI)
$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...
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$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...
3 days ago
Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Causal Inference
$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...
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Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Causal Inference
$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...
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Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Causal Inference
$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...
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Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Causal Inference
$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...
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Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Causal Inference
$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
Staff Data Scientist, Watchlist
$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
Staff Data Scientist, Watchlist
$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
Staff Data Scientist, Watchlist
$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
Staff Data Scientist, Watchlist
$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...
3 weeks ago
Manager, Analytics, Customer Experience
$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...
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Manager, Analytics, Customer Experience
$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...
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Manager, Analytics, Customer Experience
$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...
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Senior Marketing Operations & Analytics Manager
$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...
3 days ago
Senior Research Data Scientist, Search Ads
$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
Senior Manager, Data Strategy & Data Products
$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...
3 weeks ago
$169K - $338K *
Unlock potential by developing cutting-edge ML systems for autonomous driving. Collaborate with experts to enhance safety and efficiency, leveraging vast real-world data to create intelligent solution...
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What does a Data Science Manager do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.