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RoleAs Senior Manager, Data Science, you'll lead Product Data Science: a team of 6 Data Scientists within GitLab's data organization, reporting to the Director of Data Science. Build the merged Data Science function. Define excellence for a Data Scientist who blends analytics and data science, and grow the team to that bar.

You lead mainly through others, and step in hands‑on when it matters: reviewing a model, pressure‑testing an analysis, or writing the query yourself. Set a long‑range vision and roadmap for Product Data Science, and show the team how its goals connect to company strategy Own prioritization and trade‑offs across product areas, and adapt the team as priorities shift Be the go‑to partner for Product and Engineering leaders on complex and urgent questions, choosing the right approach: a deep dive, an experiment,



or a production model Raise risks and resource gaps early, and bring senior leaders clear options to drive timely decisions Build a high‑trust culture of urgency and accountability, where the team communicates openly, shares progress on a predictable cadence, and delivers quality results on time 10+ years in data science, product analytics, or a related field, including 3+ years managing data science or analytics teams in B2B SaaS or tech Thrives in ambiguity: structures undefined problems, gathers the right information, and makes sound decisions on high‑risk, cross‑team issues Deep expertise in statistics and experimentation, including hands‑on use of quasi‑experimental methods (difference‑in‑differences, synthetic control, propensity score matching) Expert SQL (Snowflake preferred) and strong Python, with experience taking ML models to production Fluent with AI tools, with sound judgment on when AI output can be trusted Able to use GitLab, thrive in an all‑remote, asynchronous company, model GitLab's remote working competencies, and work in line with GitLab's values Experience measuring adoption and quality of AI‑powered product features Thought leadership in data science or analytics, internally and externally Advanced degree in a quantitative field About The TeamProduct Data Science brings Data Science and Analytics together into one function.

Our Data

Scientists are business partners first, pairing strong product judgment with deep skill in SQL, Python, statistics, and machine learning. We help Product and Engineering decide what to build, measure what worked, and understand how customers get value from GitLab. AI is driving growth in GitLab's consumption business,



creating new ways for data to drive growth.

As AI takes over routine reporting, the team focuses on the hard problems: experimentation, causal inference, production models, and recommendations leaders act on. The base salary range for this role’s listed level is currently for residents of the United States only. Grade level and salary ranges are determined through interviews and a review of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, equity with other team members, alignment with market data, and geographic location.

The base salary range does not include any bonuses, equity, or benefits. See more information on our benefits and equity. How GitLab Supports Full-Time Employees Versatile Paid Time Off Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan Parental Leave All of our roles are remote, however some roles may carry specific location‑based eligibility requirements.

Our Talent

Acquisition team can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting process.

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📌 Senior Manager, Data Science (Winnipeg)
🏢 GitLab
📍 Winnipeg