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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$155K - $410K *

Innovate in data science as you lead AI solutions, mentoring teams and driving growth. Shape client engagements with actionable insights while overseeing multiple high-impact projects in a collaborati...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$155K - $410K *

Join a team that's leveraging AI and Machine Learning to transform data into strategic insights, overseeing multiple projects while mentoring future leaders and ensuring client satisfaction in a dynam...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $140K *

Architect robust retail forecasting models and optimize supply chains by bridging data science and engineering. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure operational reliability and enhance data-driven...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Join us to lead the charge in developing scalable MLOps and LLMOps solutions, enhancing AI/ML capabilities across the enterprise. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and ensure...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving data innovation by collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements, oversee project execution, and enhance analytics capabilities for impactful business decisions...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$250K - $286K *

Unlock potential by spearheading machine learning initiatives, designing scalable models, and collaborating across teams to deliver innovative AI solutions that directly impact business objectives...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$250K - $286K *

Reimagine business solutions by leveraging advanced machine learning to build and scale production models in a dynamic team environment, driving AI innovations and solving complex challenges with cutt...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$250K - $286K *

Innovate within cutting-edge AI and ML initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex problems, develop scalable models, and enhance platforms that drive business impact in a fa...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$229K - $262K *

Drive AI innovations by engineering machine learning models, scaling production, and collaborating across teams to solve complex problems that impact real-world business outcomes in a dynamic, agile e...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead the growth of GSI partnerships by forging strong collaborations, shaping go-to-market strategies, and ensuring customer success. Utilize operational rigor and strategic alliance expertise to enha...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate growth through data-driven insights in a senior staff role, leveraging analytics to optimize monetization strategies across subscriptions and ads, while mentoring the next generation of data s...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$229K - $262K *

Join a dynamic team of innovators to drive AI transformations and scale machine learning solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to design, build, and maintain ML models, leveraging cutting-edge tec...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$149K - $202K *

Shape strategic initiatives and enhance business operations by driving data analysis, problem-solving, and effective communication across teams. Collaborate with leadership to track goals and improve...

Yesterday

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

$91K - $142K *

Elevate data-driven decision-making by leading analytics strategy and digital transformation initiatives. Drive innovation, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure robust data governance to enhance...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Lead the development and deployment of advanced machine learning models to solve complex business challenges. Mentor team members, collaborate cross-functionally, and drive innovation while ensuring h...

Today

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

$120K - $170K *

Accelerate AI/ML advancements by leading innovative solutions for enterprise-scale reconciliation, focusing on model development and integration within Capital Markets operations, driving substantial...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $182K *

Pioneer data integration and governance efforts, ensuring reliable data delivery for analytics and AI. Lead vendor management, oversee data processes, and enhance operational efficiency while maintain...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in data analysis and psychometrics to drive innovative assessment solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance educational outcomes through advan...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$143K - $214K *

Elevate our analytics capabilities by leading the Databricks platform and BI ecosystem. Drive innovation in AI/BI, ensuring governance and seamless integration across enterprise tools while enhancing...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$222K - $389K *

Contribute to the development of scalable content understanding systems, leading a team of engineers and applied scientists to enhance Pinterest's relevance and personalization across key products lik...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$222K - $389K *

Champion the development of scalable content understanding systems, leading a team of engineers and applied scientists to enhance Pinterest's relevance and personalization across key products like Dis...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $165K *

Lead and innovate within the data science team to enhance analytics capabilities that drive population health strategies, management, and clinical decision-making through rigorous predictive modeling...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$136K - $170K *

Unlock potential by leading product discovery and delivery for a data curation team, ensuring high-quality datasets and scalable querying solutions that empower investment firms to trust and utilize t...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$136K - $187K *

Unlock potential by leading product discovery and delivery for a robust reporting infrastructure. Collaborate with engineering and domain teams to ensure data quality and governance, driving impactful...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$136K - $170K *

Transform data governance and reporting by leading product discovery and delivery for a robust reporting engine, ensuring high-quality datasets and seamless collaboration across teams to enhance inves...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.