Senior Data Science Manager, Asana
$258-293k
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3-5 days a week in office
Work management platform
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Work management platform
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$258-293k
More information about location
3-5 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To help humanity thrive by enabling the world's teams to work together effortlessly.
Role
Who you are
- You have over 5 years of experience in a comparable data science role, with a proven track record of delivering high-impact insights
- You bring at least 2 years of experience specifically managing a team of data scientists within a product-focused environment
- You are skilled at working closely with Product, Engineering, and Design leadership to guide product strategy and drive organizational decision-making
- You have an extensive track record in data-informed decision making, including defining success metrics, conducting observational inference, and leveraging experimentation to inform direction
- You possess a strong technical background in a quantitative field and are fluent in modern languages for statistics or data processing (e.g., Python, R)
- You are comfortable with ambiguity and enjoy the challenge of balancing rigorous statistical practice with the speed of results
- Demonstrates curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and leverage them to enhance productivity, collaboration, or decision-making
- Experience with Enterprise SaaS products is a strong plus
- If you're interested in this role and don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply
What the job involves
- As a Data Science Manager, you’ll lead a team of data scientists working across several product teams to drive common goals, such as acquiring new customers
- You will partner closely with product, engineering, and design leads to set the strategy and direction for the overall team while mentoring your reports in their technical growth
- Manage and lead a team of data scientists partnering with Asana’s product teams
- Partner closely with Product Management, Design, and Engineering leaders to drive high-level strategy
- Implement team practices that empower cross-functional partners to make data-informed decisions, striking a balance between rigorous quantitative methods and speed
- Guide data scientists in their technical and professional development through active mentorship
- Collaborate with recruiting and other data team managers to help grow and scale the organization
- Make hands-on contributions to the team’s work, including designing experiments, building ML models, and answering key questions with data
Our take
Asana is a web and mobile application designed to help teams organize, track, and manage their work. Acting as a unified hub, it empowers teams to effortlessly generate projects, delegate responsibilities, set deadlines, and foster direct task-related communication, transcending the inefficiencies of traditional email-based coordination.
Despite facing competition from established players like SmartSheet in its market, Asana has navigated its path, bolstered by a successful Initial Public Offering in 2020 and a track record of startup triumphs. This strategic prowess has propelled Asana to amass a robust clientele exceeding 100,000 organizations, boasting notable entities such as Uber and Air France among its ranks.
Since its inception, Asana has undergone exponential growth, with its reach extending to offices sprawled across four continents worldwide. This expansion not only underscores its global footprint but also signifies its commitment to fostering diverse talent pools and catering to a broad spectrum of clients.
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Insights
7% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Jun 2020
$200m
CONVERTIBLE
Nov 2018
$50m
SERIES E
Total funding: $414.4m
Company benefits
- Benefits - From comprehensive health benefits including mental health programs and coaching to our in-house culinary program and supportive parental leave policies, our benefits are intentionally designed to ensure that you are energized, focused, and thriving
- Development: We know that growth isn’t always linear, so we’ll support you in achieving your personal and professional goals. You’ll have the opportunity to take on big responsibilities that impact our success as a company and challenge you in new and fulfilling ways.
- Career growth: Your growth at Asana centers on ownership, access, and choice. All employees can tap into resources that support their growth and their team’s growth in the way that works best for their unique needs.
Company HQ
Yerba Buena, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Dan Rogers
(CEO)Prior to joining Asana in 2025, Dan was the CEO of LaunchDarkly, a President at Rubrik, and the CMO at ServiceNow and Symantec.
Aziz Megji
(CFO)Aziz joined Asana in 2024 as the Head of Strategic Finance & IR, moving into the role of CFO in 2026. Previously, they worked at RingCentral as an SVP of Finance, at NVIDIA as a Senior Director of Corporate Development and at Hewlett Packard Enterprise as a VP of Corporate Development.
Arnab Bose
(CPO)Prior to joining Asana in 2025, Arnab spent 6 years at Okta, joining as an SVP of Product Management before moving into the role of CPO. They were also an Advisor at Codified and a VP of Product Management at Quip.
Prachi Gore
(CMO)Prior to joining Asana in 2025, Prachi spent nearly 6 years at Checkr as a VP then Senior VP of Marketing. They also spent nearly 4 years at Smart Recruiters as a VP of Demand Generation then Marketing.
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