Manager, Data Engineering

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. 

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. 

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

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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