Data Strategy, Program Leader

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 . 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, establishes implementation frameworks, and leads cross-functional programs that enable measurable business value. The role operates with a high degree of autonomy, influencing enterprise decision-making without direct managerial authority. This position is responsible for ensuring enterprise data initiatives are aligned, sequenced, funded, measurable, and positioned to support organizational strategy, digital transformation, analytics, and responsible AI adoption. How you will make an impact? Enterprise Data Strategy & Capability Leadership : 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 business objectives . Identify and advance enterprise capabilities supporting data products, analytics maturity, responsible AI, information management, and other strategic uses of organizational data. Enterprise Data Portfolio & Investment Planning: Lead enterprise strategic planning for data initiatives, including business case development, investment recommendations, implementation of sequencing, 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 of sequencing, 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. Identify opportunities 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 to identify implications and opportunities for the organization. Recommend adjustments to enterprise strategy, operating models, capabilities, and investment priorities to ensure the organization’s data approach remains relevant, 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 and facilitating strategic 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 within a highly regulated data environment : Healthcare Higher Education Financial Services Consulting Enterprise transformation organizations Preferred Certifications: Highly desired o ne or more of: PMP PgMP CDMP IAPP ( CIPP, CIPT, CIPM , AIGP ) SAFe Lean Six Sigma Remote Work Eligibility This position is eligible for remote work in the contiguous US 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 . Please attach a resume as part of the application process. It is important that files DO NOT include periods ( . ) within the file name. BROWSER REQUIREMENTS: Applications must be submitted using Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, or Microsoft Edge.