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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.

What Does a Data Science Manager Do?

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.

Common Responsibilities and Skills

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.

Where Data Science Managers Work

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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$110K - $220K *

Lead high-impact data science initiatives, converting complex business challenges into actionable insights. Collaborate with AI teams on causal inference, advanced modeling, and decision-ready solutio...

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

$132K - $264K *

Unlock potential by designing advanced AI/ML solutions that enhance risk intelligence and compliance governance. Collaborate across functions to deploy scalable strategies that drive measurable outcom...

3 weeks ago

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

$132K - $264K *

Join a team that's harnessing advanced AI/ML to transform risk intelligence, driving scalable solutions that enhance security and compliance. Collaborate across disciplines to tackle complex challenge...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$132K - $264K *

Engineer advanced computer vision solutions to drive AI capabilities across business functions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance detection, classification, and deployment of scalable...

3 weeks ago

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

$132K - $264K *

Pioneer cutting-edge AI solutions in computer vision that enhance security, compliance, and operational efficiency. Collaborate with diverse teams to create reliable and scalable models for impactful...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Drive impactful quantitative finance initiatives by leading a team to enhance loan forecasting, CECL reserves, and unit economics. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize financial models and suppo...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$128K - $176K *

Design and implement scalable data pipelines and machine learning models, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize ad performance and tackle complex data challenges in a fast-paced enviro...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Elevate customer experiences by leading migration projects to Snowflake. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize service delivery, ensuring successful transitions and ongoing utilization of cloud da...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $174K *

Elevate media strategy through data-driven insights and analytics. Lead initiatives that connect media investments to business outcomes, collaborating with marketing partners to optimize performance a...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Engage in designing and optimizing scalable recommendation systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop impactful machine learning models that enhance personalized user experiences in a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading investment data solutions through analytics engineering and data governance. Drive improvements in data quality and system integrations, ensuring timely, accurate, and comp...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping marketing strategies for the US market, driving demand generation and executing impactful campaigns. Collaborate with teams to enhance brand recognition and support commerci...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$169K - $212K *

Lead the design and implementation of scalable data architecture solutions, optimizing data products for analytics and AI. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure data governance and deliver impactfu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$122K - $188K *

Champion the implementation of a robust Data Governance Program, ensuring effective data management, risk mitigation, and collaboration across investment and operations teams to elevate organizational...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$136K - $162K *

Architect a transformative AI operations strategy, driving impactful solutions and cross-functional collaboration to enhance the customer experience and operational performance...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $96K *

Join a team that's transforming data into actionable AI/ML models for defense missions. This hands-on role involves dataset management, model training, and evaluation, contributing to innovative solut...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive the evolution of manufacturing data and analytics, enhancing operational performance and decision-making through modern data architecture and integration across systems in a dynamic aerospace en...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$256K - $278K *

Join us to optimize lab operations, ensuring productivity and safety in a dynamic R&D environment. You'll align engineering goals with vendor execution, driving efficiency and clearing bottlenecks to...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$192K - $278K *

Unlock insights as you collaborate with product and engineering teams to drive data-driven decisions. Shape the future of Workspace products enjoyed by billions, leveraging your analytics expertise to...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise data engineering initiatives, driving platform modernization, and enhancing operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$230K - $270K *

Unlock potential by defining and executing a comprehensive data strategy, building systems and pipelines, and leading AI initiatives to enhance R&D, manufacturing, and business operations in a fast-pa...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $175K *

Lead the charge in transforming data into actionable insights by designing and validating advanced AI/ML models. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive data science best practices in a hybrid work en...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $120K *

Manage and optimize enterprise data platforms, ensuring reliability, security, and service delivery. Lead a technical team in supporting critical data services, driving continuous improvement and alig...

3 days ago

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

$190K - $334K *

Lead the charge in transforming enterprise data capabilities into market-ready solutions. Collaborate across teams to craft compelling narratives and strategies that drive customer engagement and prod...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Explore a high-impact role in capacity planning, driving strategic frameworks and tools to optimize infrastructure for global operations. Collaborate across teams to enhance forecasting, improve suppl...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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 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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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.