Data Strategy, Program Leader

Association of American Medical Colleges; United States; Remote; USD 128,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Association of American Medical Colleges is seeking a senior Enterprise Data Strategy Program Leader to define and advance our organization’s data strategy. You will connect business priorities with analytics, AI, and enterprise data capabilities, working with executive leadership and governance councils from a remote location across the United States.

You will lead roadmaps, prioritization, and investment planning, establishing frameworks and measurable outcomes to drive value and digital

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management, Enterprise Architecture.
• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline – Preferred.
• 10-12+ years leading enterprise strategy, portfolio management, program management, or data strategy.
• Experience advising executives and facilitating strategic planning.
• Experience leading complex cross-functional enterprise initiatives without direct authority.
• Strong understanding of enterprise data management, analytics, governance, cloud technologies, and AI enablement.

Responsibilities

• Develop, operationalize, and advance the Enterprise Data Strategy and multi-year roadmap.
• Lead cross-functional programs aligning data capabilities with organizational priorities.
• Establish measurable outcomes, KPIs, and value realization measures.
• Drive adoption through stakeholder engagement and change-management activities.
• Translate priorities into data capabilities and initiatives with executives and technology teams.

Skills

Enterprise strategy

Portfolio management

Program management

Data strategy

Analytics

AI enablement

Executive advisory

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management, Enterprise Architecture

Master’s degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Who We Are:

The Association of American Medical Colleges is a not-for-profit association dedicated to transforming health care by supporting the entire spectrum of medical education, medical research, and patient care conducted by our member institutions. We are dedicated to the communities we serve and steadfast in our goal to improve the health of all.

At the AAMC, we are committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to promote well-being, professionaldevelopment,and work-life balance.

• HybridWork – Primarily remote roles with theabilityto work across the U.S.

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, and vision coverage;wellness programs;and fitness reimbursement

• Generous Time Away – Paid time off, holidays, personaldays,sickleave,paidparental leaveand short-and long-term disabilitybenefits.

• Retirement & Financial Well-Being – 403(b)retirementplan with generous employer contributions and financial planning resources

• Family & Care Support – Backup care for children, elders, and pets, plus resources for families with specialized needs

• Learning & Purpose: Tuition reimbursement, professionallearning and developmentopportunitiesand the chance to advance a meaningful mission.

Additional information can be found on our website.

Why us, why now?

The Enterprise Data Strategy Program Leader is a senior individual contributor who defines, operationalizes, and advances the organization’s Enterprise Data Strategy. This role connects business priorities, technology investments, analytics, AI, and enterprise data capabilities to ensure data is used as a strategic asset.

Working with executive leadership, Enterprise Architecture, Data Governance, Product Management, Analytics, and business leaders, this position develops enterprise data roadmaps, prioritizes strategic investments,establishesimplementation frameworks, and leads cross-functional programs that enable measurable business value. The roleoperateswith a high degree of autonomy, influencing enterprise decision-making without direct managerial authority.

This positionis responsible forensuring enterprise data initiatives are aligned, sequenced, funded, measurable, and positioned to support organizational strategy, digital transformation, analytics, andresponsibleAI adoption.

How you will make an impact?

Enterprise Data Strategy& CapabilityLeadership :

• Develop, implement, and continuously evolve the Enterprise Data Strategy and multi-year roadmap, aligning data capabilities and investments with organizational priorities, technology modernization, analytics, AI, and businessobjectives.

• Identifyand advance enterprise capabilities supporting data products, analytics maturity, responsible AI, information management, and other strategic uses of organizational data.

EnterpriseDataPortfolio & Investment Planning:

• Lead enterprise strategic planning for data initiatives, including business case development,investment recommendations,implementation ofsequencing, dependency management, resource considerations, organizational readiness, and risk.

• Establish measurable outcomes, KPIs, and value-realization measures to evaluate progress and inform ongoing investment and prioritization decisions.

Enterprise Program and Change Leadership:

• Lead enterprise strategic planning for data initiatives, including business case development,investment recommendations,implementation ofsequencing, dependency management, resource considerations, organizational readiness, and risk.

• Establish measurable outcomes, KPIs, and value-realization measures to evaluate progress and inform ongoing investment and prioritization decisions.

Enterprise Program and Change Leadership:

• Lead complex, cross-functional data programs from strategy through implementation, establishing program structures, decision frameworks, milestones, dependencies, risks, and accountability.

• Drive organizational adoption through stakeholder engagement, communications, readiness planning, and change-management activities that embed Data by Design and data-driven decision-making into enterprise practices.

Business & Technology Alignment :

• Partner with executives, business leaders, Enterprise Architecture, Data Governance, Analytics, Product Management, and technology teams to translate organizational priorities into data capabilities and initiatives.

• Identifyopportunities to use trusted data, analytics, automation, and AI to improve business performance and support enterprise transformation.

Executive Advisory & Strategic Communications:

• Develop executive presentations, strategic recommendations, maturity assessments, roadmaps, and KPI reporting.

• Communicate progress, risks, investment recommendations, and business value realization to executive leadership and governance councils.

Innovation and Continuous Strategy Evolution:

• Evaluate emerging data, analytics, AI, technology, and industry trends toidentifyimplications and opportunities for the organization.

• Recommend adjustments to enterprise strategy, operating models, capabilities, and investment priorities to ensure the organization’s data approach remainsrelevant, sustainable, and aligned with evolving business needs.

What you will bring to the role:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management, Enterprise Architecture.

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline - Preferred.

• 10-12+ years leading enterprise strategy, enterprise portfolio management, program management, business transformation, data strategy, or enterprise planning.

• Demonstrated success developing and executing enterprise strategies that span multiple business functions.

• Experience advising executives andfacilitatingstrategic planning.

• Experience leading complex cross-functional enterprise initiatives without direct authority.

• Experience developing enterprise roadmaps, investment plans, business cases, and executive recommendations.

• Experience with enterprise operating models, organizational change, and strategic planning.

• Strong understanding of enterprise data management, analytics, governance, cloud technologies, and AI enablement.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience withina highly regulated data environment:

• Healthcare

• Higher Education

• Financial Services

• Consulting

• Enterprise transformation organizations

Preferred Certifications:

Highly desired one or more of:

• PMP

• PgMP

• CDMP

• IAPP (CIPP, CIPT, CIPM, AIGP)

• SAFe

• Lean Six Sigma

Remote Work Eligibility

This is a remote-eligible position at AAMC. Candidates may reside anywhere within the contiguous United States, excluding California, Massachusetts, New York, and Oregon.

Compensation Grade Range

$127,500.00-$150,000.00

Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors may include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, as well as internal equity, market, and business considerations.

If a bachelor’s degree is required, related work experience may be substituted in some positions. One year of college course work at an accredited institution is equivalent to one year of related work experience.

The AAMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The AAMC is committed to an Equal Employment Opportunity policy in recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and all other personnel practices. The AAMC will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, past or current military service, or any other legally protected characteristic. The AAMC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the AAMC will ensure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and/or receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the talent acquisition team.