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.
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Data and Analytics Manager - Jackson, MS
$88K - $105K *
Lead the development and execution of enterprise data strategies, overseeing analytics, reporting, and governance functions. Shape a data-driven culture that enhances operational excellence and inform...
3 weeks ago
Business Data Scientist, Global Affairs
$138K - $197K *
Accelerate your career as you design and implement data-driven solutions, leveraging AI and analytics to enhance Global Affairs initiatives, enabling smarter decisions and fostering innovation in a dy...
3 weeks ago
Senior Data Scientist/PI - Evaluating Foundation Models and AI Agents for National Security
$140K - $228K *
Join a team advancing innovative data science for national security by designing novel evaluation frameworks and leading comprehensive research projects, while mentoring junior staff and contributing...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Unlock the potential of machine learning by designing robust data pipelines, enhancing data quality, and driving innovations in AI model training through collaboration and advanced engineering practic...
3 weeks ago
$123K - $186K *
Develop strategic insights by analyzing complex datasets to drive business growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create executive dashboards and recommendations that influence key decisio...
3 days ago
$180K - $210K *
Analyze and commercialize pet health data by leading data science initiatives. Build predictive models and drive insights to shape innovative products while collaborating across functions in a dynamic...
2 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Marketing Analytics & Insights
$135K - $165K *
Lead the charge in marketing analytics to optimize investment across all channels. Transform complex data into actionable insights while shaping our data infrastructure and driving growth and retentio...
3 weeks ago
Manager, Developer Experience & AI Enablement
$205K - $305K *
Shape the future of software development by leading a team focused on enhancing developer and agent experiences. Drive technical strategy, streamline release engineering, and foster collaboration to e...
1 week ago
Lead Data & Analytics - AI & Advanced Analytics
$120K - $145K *
Optimize data architecture and AI solutions by leading engineering projects, developing advanced analytics tools, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency in aer...
3 weeks ago
Lead Data & Analytics - AI & Advanced Analytics
$125K - $150K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI and data analytics by leading and executing advanced integration projects, optimizing manufacturing processes through innovative solutions, and mentoring a t...
3 weeks ago
Lead Data & Analytics - AI & Advanced Analytics
$125K - $150K *
Unlock potential by leading Data Engineering and AI application development teams. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to optimize decision-making and enhance operational efficiency across diver...
3 weeks ago
Lead Data & Analytics - AI & Advanced Analytics
$120K - $145K *
Join our AI and Advanced Analytics team to lead innovative data engineering, optimize decision-making, and implement advanced AI solutions that transform operational efficiency across North American b...
3 weeks ago
Lead Data & Analytics - AI & Advanced Analytics
$130K - $155K *
Drive your career with a high-impact team developing advanced data solutions, integrating AI and analytics to optimize aerospace operations while leading cross-functional initiatives in a collaborativ...
3 weeks ago
$85K - $102K *
Drive the development and execution of digital marketing campaigns, optimizing strategies for growth and enrollment across education offerings while leveraging analytics to enhance performance and exp...
3 weeks ago
Principal Data Scientist, AWS Analytics Engineering (AAE)
$189K - $256K *
Drive strategic data science initiatives that enhance AWS product growth, partnering with senior leaders to translate business challenges into scientific solutions while mentoring the team to raise sc...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Principal Applied Data Scientist - Search and Browse (NLP, Vector Search, LLMs)
$168K - $356K *
Drive innovation in AI-driven search systems, architecting scalable solutions for personalized discovery. Lead strategies across retrieval, ranking, and semantic search to enhance user experiences and...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Sr Manager Business Intelligence
$149K - $248K *
Join a team that's transforming data into actionable insights. Lead a global BI team, drive analytics projects, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance decision-making across various business fun...
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Sr Manager Business Intelligence
$149K - $248K *
Unlock potential by leading a global team of BI analysts and engineers to drive analytics initiatives, enhance data governance, and deliver impactful insights across various business functions in a dy...
3 days ago
Principal Machine Learning Engineer, Foundation Models
$177K - $221K *
Lead the innovation in AI development for telematics, creating novel models that enhance safety and efficiency. Your expertise will be pivotal in designing, training, and deploying foundation models t...
3 weeks ago
Senior Data Scientist / Machine Learning Engineer - Listing Quality
$211K - $290K *
Transform wholesale dynamics by leveraging machine learning to enhance product listing quality, impacting search and conversion metrics. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive end-to-end ML projects...
3 weeks ago
Technical Lead (Data Science and AI/ML)
$125K - $150K *
Empower teams by providing technical leadership in data science and AI/ML, driving enterprise data modernization initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to design and deliver impactful decision-mak...
1 week ago
Principal Data Scientist - Safety
$274K - $373K *
Drive impactful data-driven strategies to enhance content safety and moderation, leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning to protect user experiences and ensure platform integrity across a d...
1 week ago
$160K - $170K *
Lead the execution of data-driven solutions and innovations to support organizational growth, overseeing enterprise data platforms and solutions while developing a collaborative team that drives busin...
Reposted 5 days ago
Principal Applied Data Scientist - Search and Browse (NLP, Vector Search, LLMs)
$168K - $356K *
Shape the future of AI-driven search and discovery by leading the technical vision, architecture strategy, and large-scale ML systems development, while mentoring teams in a collaborative, impactful e...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Staff / Principal Machine Learning Engineer, Serving - USA
$270K - $500K *
Help us build advanced machine learning systems by optimizing inference and scaling processes. Collaborate with a dynamic team to transform ambiguity into actionable solutions, leveraging cutting-edge...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
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.