Senior Manager, Data Science - Provider Experience
Lead a high-performing team of Data Scientists to enhance provider experience at Headway, a growing mental healthcare platform.
Posted by employer 3 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 2 months ago
Last verified on the company career page 6 hours ago
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Requirements
- Experience
- 8+ years
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In the role of Senior Manager of Data Science for Provider Experience at Headway, the individual will lead a team focused on enhancing the experience of mental health providers through data-driven insights and strategic analysis. Key skills include proficiency in SQL and Python or R, along with experience in product management and cross-functional collaboration. This position is ideal for someone with over eight years in data science and a strong background in team leadership, particularly in a healthcare or technology setting. The role offers a chance to influence company strategy and improve provider engagement in a rapidly growing organization.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about 2 months ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Headway's careers page November 2, 2026.
- Salary band is above the typical range for Data Science roles (median ~$179,000).
- Starts above 82% of 65 comparable senior data science roles in United States that list Python we track (median $175,000 across 39 companies). See Python salary trends
- Python appears in 69.9% of 123 comparable senior data science roles in United States; dbt appears in 17.9% of 123 comparable senior data science roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Senior Manager, Data Science - Provider Experience role remote?
- It's hybrid — Headway expects some on-site time in New York City.
- What's the salary range?
- Headway lists $212,000–$265,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 8 years of relevant experience for this Senior Manager, Data Science - Provider Experience role.
- Where is the role based?
- Headway is hiring for this position in New York City.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Python, R, SQL, dbt.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Headway targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Senior Manager, Data Science - Provider Experience role at Headway.
From the original posting
About the Role
As Senior Data Science Manager for Provider Experience, you will define and lead our data science strategy for our providers experience at Headway. You will report into Headway's Provider Experience Group, a mission critical pillar to becoming a practice partner for our providers all on a foundation of trust. You will partner closely with Product, Engineering, Operations, Design, Clinical and Customer Success leadership to continuously improve our relationships with providers. You will define the right questions, uncover opportunities, and work cross-functionally to turn insights into measurable improvements.
What You’ll Do
Lead and grow a high-performing team of Data Scientists, fostering a culture of technical excellence and strategic thinking.
Develop quarterly roadmaps with cross-functional partners, align Data Science resources, and oversee execution of timely and high-quality work.
Drive insights and decisions through strategic analysis, reporting, experimentation and predictive modeling.
Obsess over provider experience metrics surfacing gaps and ways to continuously improve them
Deep dive into areas we don’t fully understand to segment our data and understand where there’s opportunities to improve provider experiences.
Stay close to the data by tackling strategic projects yourself, identifying underlying trends and areas of opportunity.
Translate complex technical findings into clear, actionable recommendations for executive stakeholders.
What We’re Looking For
8+ years of experience in data science or analytics roles.
3+ years of experience managing and developing teams.
Strong product mindset and demonstrated success working in Product
Proven success partnering cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Data, Design, Operations, Clinical and Customer Success teams
Proficiency in forecasting, experimentation, causal inference
Experience with data modeling, ideally using dbt.
Hands-on technical fluency in SQL and Python or R.
Experience adopting and championing AI-assisted tools to accelerate and automate data workflows.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Why This Role is Exciting
Help us drive engagement of our product for Providers
Influence the future for our product experience and tying to growth levers
Partner closely with senior and executive leadership and directly influence company strategy and growth.
Compensation
The expected base pay range for this position is $212,000 - $265,000, based on a variety of factors including qualifications, experience, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for an equity grant, depending on the position and level.
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