Senior Manager, Data Science

Upstart

. Lead a team of analysts and data scientists embedded with each marketing channel .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • United States, CanadaSenior💰 $195,300 - $270,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data science and analytics with a strong focus on experimentation, causal inference, and attribution. Proven ability to lead teams, optimize marketing strategies, and communicate effectively across various stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Data Science LeadershipCausal InferenceSQL ProficiencyPython ProficiencyMarketing Analytics

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Hard Skills

Data ScienceAnalyticsExperimentationAttributionIncrementality TestingReportingCausal InferenceTeam ManagementHiringDevelopment

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationGood JudgmentProactive AnalysisCollaborationChallenging Assumptions

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsMarketing Analytics Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PhD in StatisticsMaster's Degree in EconomicsMaster's Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Marketing ChannelsDirect MailPaid SearchSocial MediaVideo MarketingMobile MarketingEmail MarketingBrand CampaignsLending Partnerships

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of analysts and data scientists embedded with each marketing channel
Center experimentation in the team's work and decide which cross-channel tests are worth running
Ensure test results influence future marketing decisions
Guide analysis explaining channel performance changes and recommended marketing actions
Encourage proactive analysis identifying problems and opportunities
Maintain high standards for incrementality testing, attribution, and measurement quality
Set the team's roadmap with marketing, finance, and product leaders
Bring business context into the team's priorities
Hire and develop a team that marketing leaders treat as a partner
Partner with Upstart marketing leaders to optimize company growth
Work on marketing analytics across direct mail, paid search and social, video, mobile, email, brand campaigns, and lending partnerships

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years in data science and analytics, including 5+ years managing teams of analysts and data scientists
Technical depth in reporting, experiments, causal inference, and attribution
Enough SQL and Python to check the team's work
Record of hiring well and developing people into more senior roles
Good judgment in ambiguous, greenfield areas
Clear written and verbal communication with marketing, finance, product, and technical audiences
Willingness to challenge senior leaders when evidence does not support their plan
A PhD or master's degree in statistics, economics, computer science, or another quantitative field (preferred)
Experience bringing AI tools into analysis and reporting work (preferred)
Must be able to work in US East/West Coast time zones
For Canada-based roles, Quebec is excluded

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation, including base pay, bonus opportunities, and annual equity grants that vest quarterly
401(k) or Group Retirement Savings Plan with a company match of $2 for every $1 contributed, up to $15,000 annually
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted stock purchase options for eligible US employees
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellness coverage/resources
Supplemental health coverage for Canada
Health Savings Account contributions for eligible US plans
Life insurance and disability coverage
Paid time off, sick leave, and company holidays
Paid family and parental leave
Family-centered fertility, parenthood, and caregiving benefits
Employee Assistance Program offering mental health support and life-centered resources
Financial planning tools and financial concierge service for US employees
Annual wellness allowance
Annual productivity allowance for relevant tools and resources
Team events, all-company updates, and employee resource groups
Catered lunches and stocked micro-kitchens at Bay Area, Austin, Columbus, and New York City offices