Director, Applications Development (ERAS)

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.

Leads long-term software development strategy and execution for a portfolio of applications supporting the medical learner community. Develops and executes technical implementation roadmaps for an application portfolio. Ensures reliable operations, successful delivery of key business events, and continuous improvement in product quality, reliability, and speed to market. Oversees multiple IT initiatives, aligning them with business goals and managing cross-functional teams of engineers, analysts, and project managers.

Provides strategic, technical, and administrative direction for the application portfolio, including hiring, mentoring, and capacity planning. Builds strong internal teams and cultivates a collaborative, high-performance culture. Develops and maintains key client relationships, ensures delivery of impactful solutions, and manages budgets in partnership with senior leadership.

Deliver high-quality application products and operational support:

• Oversees complex, cross-functional initiatives that require coordination with business counterparts.

• Design, build, inspire, and develop high-performing and agile technical teams.

• Create and maintain an environment of collaboration, inclusiveness, and diversity and lead by example.

• Lead continuous process improvement efforts and execution.

• Define and monitor technical polices, standards and procedures for application development and maintenance including SDLC, business analysis methodologies, project management practices, and implementation activities.

• Design and deliver solutions that deliver a flawless experience to external customers.

Serve as a trusted, enterprise-wide technology leader and strategist:

• Collaborate with individuals at all levels of the organization to define and support technology initiatives and solutions, including applications development and maintenance services.

• Facilitate effective adoption and application of innovative and changing technology.

• Provide oversight for people management, project plans, and technology risks with attention to compliance with privacy, security, and organizational policies and procedures.

Develop and maintain key stakeholder partnerships:

• Serve on organizational councils, committees, and projects related to strategic and operational initiatives that support broader portfolio initiatives.

• Creatively engage with stakeholders to tailor application configurations to meet business needs.

• Lead product review meetings of product owners and stakeholders to ensure continuous alignment of product scope with business needs.

Budget Compliance:

• Work with senior leadership during the annual budget development process to create a development and operational budget for the application portfolio that is in sync with strategic plans.

• Work directly with the Senior Director, Application Services to maintain compliance with regular monitoring to ensure budget goals are met.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum Education: B.S. in Computer Science, Information Systems or a relevant discipline required.

• Preferred Education: M.S. in Computer Science, Information Systems or a relevant discipline preferred.

• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience.

• 3 - 5 years of supervisory experience.

Additional Minimum Experience:

• 8 - 10 years of progressive leadership experience managing complex IT projects.

• Experience working with distributed teams.

• Experience managing application development in a cloud environment.

• Expert level experience managing agile development teams.

• Experience with DevSecOps concepts and CI/CD

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working with outsourcing partners

• Experience with managing development teams between onshore and offshore locations

• Experience with application development in Amazon Web Services cloud provider

• Experience with serverless development technologies

• Certifications: PMP Certification preferred

Remote Work Eligibility

Compensation Grade Range

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.

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