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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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
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
$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
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
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
Machine Learning Engineer Graduate (E-Commerce Recommendation Video) - 2027 Start
$128K - $316K *
Unlock cutting-edge solutions in e-commerce by optimizing advanced recommendation systems. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance user experiences and drive revenue growth for millions of users wo...
1 month 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
$135K - $160K *
Unlock the potential of AI by training and deploying cutting-edge ML models. Collaborate with founders and clients to innovate solutions for unstructured data processing, ensuring high accuracy and pe...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Data Scientist (Data/AI Architect)
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in data governance and AI implementation, guiding a multidisciplinary team to enhance enterprise data management and analytics. Drive innovative solutions that support policymakers and...
1 week ago
Principal Analytics Consultant (Sigma)
$125K - $150K *
Engineer transformative Sigma analytics solutions, leading complex projects that unlock business insights for clients. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to build actionable data-driven products, e...
Reposted 2 days ago
Senior Applied Scientist, Frontier AI Tooling
$167K - $226K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of AI solutions by tackling complex problems, collaborating with stakeholders, and deploying innovative models that enhance business outcomes and customer experie...
5 days ago
Senior Manager, Science and BI Lead, WWOS Tech
$218K - $295K *
Lead the transformation of AI/ML strategies, managing a team to deliver innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and drive proactive security measures across the organization...
3 days ago
Senior Manager, Data & AI Partnerships
$135K - $160K *
Champion go-to-market strategies and drive revenue growth in the Data & AI sector. Collaborate with sales and partners to develop impactful solutions, enhance relationships, and lead strategic initiat...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Technical Product Manager, Data & Analytics Platform
$110K - $130K *
Transform the data ecosystem by leading cross-functional initiatives in product management, data platforms, and analytics. Drive alignment, streamline processes, and pioneer AI workflows to optimize t...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Technical Product Manager, Data & Analytics Platform
$120K - $145K *
Unlock potential by leading the development and alignment of data engineering products, driving analytics, AI workflows, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance decision-making and efficiency ac...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Technical Product Manager, Data & Analytics Platform
$130K - $155K *
Champion data innovation by leading product strategy in a dynamic, cross-disciplinary environment. Drive alignment, prioritize effectively, and empower engineers to focus on impactful work delivering...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Software Engineer/ Data Analyst (AI/ML)
$100K - $120K *
Innovate within a dynamic engineering team to create advanced software and data solutions, utilizing AI/ML technologies and cloud architectures. Collaborate to enhance systems and deliver production-r...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Software Engineer/ Data Analyst (AI/ML)
$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team to design and develop innovative software solutions leveraging AI/ML technologies in cloud environments. Enhance existing systems and deliver scalable applications while collaborat...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Applied Machine Learning Engineer
$120K - $145K *
Unlock potential by driving innovation as an Applied ML Engineer, tackling diverse challenges in machine learning and perception for edge-intelligent maritime systems. Collaborate with cross-functiona...
3 weeks ago
Senior Associate, Data Science
$95K - $115K *
Champion innovative data analysis and mathematical modeling to drive impactful decisions for clients across sectors. Leverage statistical, economic, and financial insights to craft compelling narrativ...
Reposted 2 days ago
Technical Program Manager II, Data and Technology, Global Sustainability
$138K - $197K *
Transform sustainability initiatives by leading complex technical programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven solutions that support global sustainability goals, ensuring...
1 week ago
Research Scientist, Machine Learning
$130K - $155K *
Tackle the future of chemistry by training advanced models and enabling novel molecule synthesis. Collaborate with lab teams, develop data pipelines, and deploy innovative solutions across the modelin...
5 days ago
Data Scientist , Leo Customer Terminal
$136K - $184K *
Transform data into actionable insights as you develop advanced analytics and machine learning solutions for user terminals. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to enhance performance and drive...
1 week ago
Senior Manager, Data Risk Oversight
$113K - $163K *
Champion data risk management by developing frameworks and tools for oversight, ensuring data governance, quality, and ethical use while providing independent assessment across the enterprise in AI an...
Reposted 3 days 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.