[Hiring] Data Strategy Program Leader @Association of American Medical Colleges

Role Description

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.

• Develop, implement, and continuously evolve the Enterprise Data Strategy and multi-year roadmap.
• Identify and advance enterprise capabilities supporting data products, analytics maturity, responsible AI, information management, and other strategic uses of organizational data.
• Lead enterprise strategic planning for data initiatives, including business case development, investment recommendations, and implementation of sequencing.
• Establish measurable outcomes, KPIs, and value-realization measures to evaluate progress.
• Lead complex, cross-functional data programs from strategy through implementation.
• Drive organizational adoption through stakeholder engagement, communications, readiness planning, and change-management activities.
• Partner with executives and business leaders to translate organizational priorities into data capabilities and initiatives.
• Develop executive presentations, strategic recommendations, maturity assessments, roadmaps, and KPI reporting.
• Evaluate emerging data, analytics, AI, technology, and industry trends to identify implications and opportunities for the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management, or 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.
• Strong understanding of enterprise data management, analytics, governance, cloud technologies, and AI enablement.

Requirements

• Experience within a highly regulated data environment: Healthcare, Higher Education, Financial Services, Consulting, Enterprise transformation organizations.
• Preferred Certifications: PMP, PgMP, CDMP, IAPP (CIPP, CIPT, CIPM, AIGP), SAFe, Lean Six Sigma.

Benefits

• 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.

Company Description

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.