Manager, Data Engineering

Association of American Medical Colleges; United States; Remote; USD 154,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work – Primarily remote roles

Comprehensive Health & Wellness

Generous Time Away

Retirement & Financial Well-Being

Family & Care Support

Learning & Purpose

Job summary

Association of American Medical Colleges is seeking a Senior Data Engineering Manager to lead teams building enterprise data platforms and the Salesforce AMS. You will ensure scalable data pipelines, reliable integrations, and secure operation while guiding strategy and governance across data and CRM systems.

The role requires 8–10 years of experience, 1–3 years of supervisory work, and strong AWS/ETL tool expertise. This remote-eligible position supports the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Master's degree in a related field - preferred.
• 8–10 years of relevant work experience.
• 1–3 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience leading a team of software developers preferable - Data Engineering team.
• Extensive experience with AWS, Glue, DMS, SaaS-based ETL tools, Oracle, Postgres, S3, Athena, Dynamo, SDLC etc.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and creative thinking abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality and accuracy

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership and Management: Supervise, coach, and develop data engineering and Salesforce AMS team members.
• Provide performance feedback, career development support, and mentoring.
• Data Platform Oversight: Direct the design, development, and maintenance of enterprise data pipelines, data lakes, and warehouses.
• Ensure platforms are scalable, reliable, and optimized for analytics and reporting.
• Salesforce AMS Oversight: Manage the Salesforce AMS platform, including configuration, integration, and ongoing optimization.
• Ensure business processes are effectively supported and system changes are well-governed.
• Project and Delivery Management: Oversee planning and execution of projects across data engineering and Salesforce AMS teams.
• Ensure deliverables are on time, within scope, and aligned with business needs.
• Standards and Best Practices: Define and enforce standards for data engineering and Salesforce development, including coding practices, security, and governance.
• Promote automation, efficiency, and quality across both functions.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with business units, analytics teams, and functional stakeholders to ensure data and CRM systems meet organizational needs.
• Translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Operations and Incident Management: Ensure operational stability of both enterprise data platforms and Salesforce AMS.
• Oversee incident resolution, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement

Skills

AWS

Leadership

Data engineering

System design

SQL & data modeling

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT or related

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AWS Glue

DMS

Oracle

PostgreSQL

S3

Athena

DynamoDB

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, professional development, and work-life balance.

• HybridWork – Primarily remote roles with the ability to 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, personal days, sick leave, paid parental leave, and short-and long-term disability benefits.
• Retirement & Financial Well-Being – 403(b) retirement plan 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, professional learning and development opportunities and the chance to advance a meaningful mission.

Additional information can be found on our website.

Why us, why now?

The incumbent in the role is responsible for leading the teams that design, build, and maintain enterprise data platforms and the association management system (AMS) built on Salesforce. This role ensures data pipelines, integrations, and platforms are scalable, reliable, and secure while also overseeing the operation, configuration, and optimization of the organization's Salesforce-based AMS. The Manager provides leadership, establishes best practices, and partners with business and technology stakeholders to ensure both enterprise data and CRM systems effectively support organizational goals.

How How will you make an impact?

Team Leadership and Management:

• Supervise, coach, and develop data engineering and Salesforce AMS team members.
• Provide performance feedback, career development support, and mentoring.

Data Platform Oversight:

• Direct the design, development, and maintenance of enterprise data pipelines, data lakes, and warehouses.
• Ensure platforms are scalable, reliable, and optimized for analytics and reporting.

Salesforce AMS Oversight:

• Manage the Salesforce AMS platform, including configuration, integration, and ongoing optimization.
• Ensure business processes are effectively supported and system changes are well-governed.

Project and Delivery Management:

• Oversee planning and execution of projects across data engineering and Salesforce AMS teams.
• Ensure deliverables are on time, within scope, and aligned with business needs.

Standards and Best Practices:

• Define and enforce standards for data engineering and Salesforce development, including coding practices, security, and governance.
• Promote automation, efficiency, and quality across both functions.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Partner with business units, analytics teams, and functional stakeholders to ensure data and CRM systems meet organizational needs.
• Translate requirements into technical solutions.

Operations and Incident Management:

• Ensure operational stability of both enterprise data platforms and Salesforce AMS.
• Oversee incident resolution, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.

What you will bring to the role:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Master's degree in a related field - preferred.
• 8-10 years of relevant work experience.
• 1-3 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience leading a team of software developers preferable - Data Engineering team.
• Extensive experience with AWS, Glue, DMS, SaaS-based ETL tools, Oracle, Postgres, S3, Athena, Dynamo, SDLC etc.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and creative thinking abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality and accuracy

Preferred Experience:

• Leading enterprise-scale data and CRM initiatives across hybrid or multi-cloud environments.

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

$154,275.00-$181,500.00

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.