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American Heart Association Sr. Program Manager, Health Science, AAAP in Dallas, Texas
Overview
Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us.
The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Senior Program Manager!
This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, grant-funded opportunity. Current funding through September 2027.
The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally.
#TheAHALife is more than a company culture; it is our way of life. It embodies our commitment to work-life harmonization and is guided by our core values where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and at heart.jobs.
Responsibilities
The Senior Lead Advisor interfaces with multiple cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Product Development, Communications, Community Impact, and the Healthcare Business Solutions Team. The ability to multi-task, work effectively in cross-functional teams, knowledge of budgets, program reporting, volunteer management, market research, product development, and program coordination are essential. The lead will be responsible for overall operations of the grant program including but not limited to: (1) maintaining fiscal oversight and adherence to established budgets, (2) development and maintenance of contracts, (3) partnership development with community organizations, (4) design and conduct of focus groups, (5) development of educational curriculum with community-based partners, (6) working with vendors to create new educational products designed for community from start to finish, (7) working with the team and community partners to pilot and fully implement educational programs, (8) designing and applying metrics to demonstrate success as measured by health impact, awareness, engagement, recruitment and retention as appropriate and (9), responsible for owning and integrating a collaborative matrix team that functions among departments and across the enterprise to meet grant objectives as well as organization goals.
The Senior Lead Advisor will manage the science consultant(s), volunteers, and experts who will develop the grant deliverables. The Senior Lead Advisor will also serve as a key liaison and point of contact with the grantor, the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry, and the Opioid Response Network.
Management of the AAAP Grant:
Oversight of the budget and adherence to federal grant standards
Ensuring monthly reporting requirements of budget and outcomes to the grantor
Lead for all operational aspects of the grant, including coordination of all activities for the team, strategic planning, overseeing the focus groups and development of new educational products
Utilizes WAMO and Optimus to manage different aspects of the grant
Leads and maintains the relationship with community partners to ensure bidirectional communication with partners
Lead communication and collaboration with internal national, regional, and local stakeholders to ensure the best outcomes.
Manages the day-to-day activities of the grant to ensure deliverables are met
Other responsibilities:
Acts as the key point of contact for the granter and other national partners and represents the organization externally on issues related to the grant at the national level
Provides senior leadership with recommendations for resource development, project priorities, and develops and implements an organization-wide strategic plan and goals for the grant
Convenes cross-association working groups to plan, review progress, identify issues, and ensure coordinated work to accomplish grant goals
Develops, designs, and tracks performance metrics for grants to measure achievement and success
Guides and directs a matrix team in plan execution to assure integrated and cohesive results
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
At least five (5) years of relevant experience
Knowledge of and ability to perform administrative practices, including the creation and management of databases, typing, and filing
Computer use, including Microsoft Office applications, including, but not limited to, Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
Demonstrated skills in basic math, business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and proofreading
Skills in written and oral communications
Strong organizational skills with the ability to initiate projects, provide follow-through, work with minimum supervision, and devise alternative solutions as necessary.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize work assignments, meet multiple deadlines, and monitor several projects simultaneously
Knowledge of meeting management
Knowledge of project management
Preferred Experience:
- Advanced degree
Compensation & Benefits
The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.
Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs; eligibility for an incentive program is based on the type of position.
Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. HeartU is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.
The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the AHA will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.
At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.
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Default: Location : Location US-TX-Dallas
Posted Date 1 hour ago (5/14/2025 3:44 PM)
Requisition ID 2025-15853
Job Category Health Strategies
Position Type Full Time