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Manager, CES Operations

Association of American Medical Colleges
paid time off, tuition reimbursement, remote work
United States, D.C., Washington
655 K St Nw Ste 100 (Show on map)
Sep 21, 2026
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, professionaldevelopment,and work-life balance. HybridWork- Primarily remote roles with theabilityto 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, personaldays,sickleave,paidparental leaveand shortand longterm disabilitybenefits. Retirement & Financial Well-Being- 403(b)retirementplan 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, professionallearning and developmentopportunitiesand the chance to advance a meaningful mission. Additional information can be found on our website. Why us, why now? The Manager, CES Operations leads the operational execution of Career Exploration Services programs by overseeing business operations staff, coordinating cross-functional initiatives, and ensuring successful delivery of annual program cycles, operational priorities, and customer-facing activities. The role translates strategic prioritiesestablishedby CES leadership into operational plans, resource assignments, performance expectations, and measurable outcomes. Working closely with Product Management, Analytics, Communications, Customer Engagement, and other AAMC teams, the Managerestablishesoperational priorities, monitors performance, resolves escalated issues, and drives continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service delivery, operational effectiveness, and customer satisfaction. How will you make an impact? OperationalLeadership &Program Execution: Develop andoverseeproject plans, workstreams, timelines, milestones, deliverables, and resource requirements across multiple initiatives and annual business cycles. Translate organizational priorities into actionable operational plans, timelines, deliverables, and team assignments. Monitor execution progress,identifyrisks and dependencies, and implement mitigation strategies. Ensure operational readiness for product releases, annual milestones, customer-facing events, and business-critical activities. Coordinate cross-functional activities to support successful program execution. Ensure operational policies, procedures, training materials, and documentationremain accurateand effective. Stakeholder Engagement & Customer Support Oversight: Serve as the operational escalation point for complex customer, stakeholder, and business issues. Maintain strong relationships with internal and externalpartners tosupport successful program delivery. Oversee engagement activities with advisory groupsandaffinity groups. Represent CES programs in meetings, webinars, conferences, and stakeholder forums. Outreach, Training & Knowledge Management Oversight: Overseeoutreach plans, communication activities, training programs, and user support resources across CES programs. Oversee operational readiness activities related to product releases, seasonal cycles, customer communications, and organizational initiatives. Supportdevelopmentof customer education and engagement strategies that improve product adoption and effective use. Promote knowledge sharing, documentation standards, and business continuity practices across CES operations. Process Improvement & Operational Excellence: Establish operational metrics andmonitorperformance indicators. Review operational data, customer feedback, and service trends toidentifyimprovement opportunities. Lead process improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, quality, scalability, and customer satisfaction. Support operational forecasting, capacity planning, and business continuity efforts. Team Leadership: Establishes performance expectations, priorities, and development goals aligned with CESobjectives. Provides coaching, feedback, mentoring, and performance management support. Allocates workload and resources to ensure effective execution of operational and outreach activities. Fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, customer focus, and continuous improvement. What you will bring to the role: Required Qualifications: Bachelor'sdegree Higher Education,Business Administration, ProjectManagementor a related field or equivalent professional experience. 8-10 years of related work experience 3-5 years of supervisory experience Experience leading operational programs, business processes, customer engagement activities, or service delivery functions. Experience managing projects involving multiple stakeholders, timelines, anddeliverables. Experience leading teams in a matrixed environment and coordinating cross-functionalwork. Experience developing operational processes, documentation, training, or customer support practices. Strong written, verbal, organizational, and stakeholder management skills. Demonstratedability to analyze information, solve problems, and implement process improvements. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in higher education or residency training;familiarity with project management tools; Experiencesupporting technology-enabled products; Experience working with clients, outreach,communicationsor product teams. Remote Work Eligibility This position is eligible for remote work in the contiguous US Compensation Grade Range $115,855.00-$136,300.00 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, pleasecontact the talent acquisition team. Please attach a resume as part of the application process. 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