National Program Lead
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Overview
Since our founding in 1924 weve cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half but there is still so much more to do. To overcome todays 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 National Program Lead for our Risk Factor Control Team. The location can be remote.
This is a fulltime benefits eligible grantfunded opportunity current funding is through August 2027.
This role is responsible for directing the fulfillment of assigned Portfolio (Healthy Smiles Healthy Hearts) agreement(s) and contract(s) with Product Development and Portfolio Marketing teams under leadership of a National Senior Lead. Responsible for analyzing and identifying market driven opportunities to enhance and expand AHAs mission and impact goals within an assigned portfolio. Responsible for leading and communicating as the Portfolio Subject Matter Expert across Science Advocacy Quality & Systems Improvement Corporate Relations Mission Advancement and Community Health & Development departments.
Expected pay range will be $95000 to $105000. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range.
The Association offers many resources to help you maintain worklife harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful you will have access to Heart U our awardwinning corporate university as well as additional training and support locally.
#TheAHALife is our company culture our way of life reflecting our commitment to fostering an inclusive environment our focus on worklife harmonization and our Guiding Values. 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 .
Responsibilities
- Manage daytoday operations of assigned projects within the Mission Portfolio ensuring alignment with project timelines funding agreements and strategic goals. Applies strong project management skills to track deliverables manage risks and ensure highquality .
- Operationalize strategies and ideas into actionable workplans processes and deliverables in collaboration with internal teams and external partners. Supports development and of strategic plans including business plans and patient education strategies.
- Design and facilitates internal meetings to promote engagement shared learning and collaborative decisionmaking among crossfunctional stakeholders. Captures action items and follows up to ensure momentum.
- Lead project documentation and administration including maintaining timelines tracking progress toward milestones managing budgets and preparing progress reports and presentations for internal and external audiences.
- Support continuous improvement efforts helping to refine internal workflows enhance team coordination and improve operational efficiency.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Public Health or equivalent work experience
- Minimum of three 3 years prior related experience 5 to 7 years preferred)
- Demonstrated project management experience including use of tools and methodologies to support across complex projects
- Experience in public health health education or nonprofit program development
- Demonstrated ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects in varying stages of development under time constraints
- Ability to influence leadership and key stakeholders at varying levels
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate and present ideas across diverse audiences
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail documentation and budget tracking
Preferred
- Knowledge of communitybased best practices for engaging communitybased organizations
- Knowledge of health organizations 5 years preferred)
- Experience managing partnerships or funder relationships including preparing reports and status updates 3 years preferred)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to develop clear summaries reports and presentation materials
- Selfstarter with the ability to work independently and in a collaborative fastpaced environment
Compensation & Benefits
Expected pay range will be $95000 to $105000. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range.
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. Thats 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; eligibilityfor 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 wellbeing 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 Associations national online university with more than 100000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
- WorkLife 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 Associations 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. Were committed to ensuring our workforce workplace culture and mission have a shared impact across a diverse set of backgrounds.
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Employment Type
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