Manager, Data Engineering

Association of American Medical Colleges; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 154,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Remote work across the U.S.

Comprehensive health coverage

Generous time off

403(b) retirement plan with employer**

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Job summary

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) is seeking a Senior Manager to lead the teams that design, build, and maintain enterprise data platforms and the Salesforce‑based AMS. You will oversee data pipelines, data lakes, and warehouses while governing Salesforce AMS configurations and integrations to support analytics and operations.

Remote-eligible role across the contiguous United States, with strong emphasis on leadership, collaboration with stakeholders, and delivering scalable,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in CS/IT or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 8–10 years of related work experience.
• 1–3 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience leading data engineering teams.
• Proficient with AWS, Glue, DMS, and cloud data platforms.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead data engineering and Salesforce AMS teams with coaching and development.
• Direct design, development, and maintenance of enterprise data pipelines and data lakes.
• Oversee Salesforce AMS platform configuration, integration, and optimization.
• Manage project planning, delivery, and alignment with business needs.
• Define standards for data engineering, security, and governance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Ensure operational stability and incident management for data platforms and AMS.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AWS

Glue

DMS

SaaS-based ETL tools

Oracle

Postgres

S3

Athena

Dynamo

SDLC

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.

Hybrid Work – 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.

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 releated work experience.
• 1-3 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience leading a team of software developers preferrable - 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 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.

The AAMC’s strong sense of community and professionalism fosters an environment that supports the career and personal goals of its staff. Through development opportunities, employee support and activity groups, and other resources, employees can work in an environment where innovation and new ideas are encouraged.

Established in 1876, the AAMC is a nonprofit association dedicated to improving the health of people everywhere through medical education, clinical care, biomedical research, and community collaborations. Its members are all 163 U.S. medical schools accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education; 12 Canadian medical schools accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools; more than 400 academic health systems and teaching hospitals, and more than 70 academic societies.

The AAMC also collaborates with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and VA medical centers through their academic affiliations with AAMC-member institutions. Through these institutions and organizations, the AAMC leads and serves America’s medical schools, academic health systems and teaching hospitals, and the millions of individuals across academic medicine, including more than 220,000 full-time faculty members, 100,000 medical students, 167,000 resident physicians, and 60,000 graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in the biomedical sciences.

Through the Alliance of Academic Health Centers International, AAMC membership reaches more than 60 international academic health centers throughout five regional offices across the globe.