Project Manager

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The American Heart Association has an outstanding opportunity for a Project Manager for our Telehealth Initiative in our Healthcare Business Solutions department!

This position can be home-based.

This is a full time benefits eligible grant funded opportunity. Current funding will expire on 06/30/2026.

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.

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This individual will be responsible for leading the successful completion of assigned projects by guiding project initiation planning execution reporting evaluation and delivery of outcomes. Responsible for developing and leading project plans processes and timelines. Responsible for delivering products or programs on time to the specified cost quality and performance.

• Identifies and documents project scope schedule budget and deliverables. Develops processes (RACIs work breakdown structures) change requests reports and tracking. Analyzes project progress and adjusts workflow and assignments accordingly
• Fosters cross-departmental collaboration and communication between team members and impacted departments. Communicates regularly with internal staff management volunteers and consultants for assigned projects to advance and execute the plan. Facilitates meetings
• Prioritizes work assignments identifies and avoids resource collisions while managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Forecasts future trends for projects to advise resource planning function. Identifies issues and provides options and solutions for identified risks and issues
• Develops and maintains a dashboard and reporting structure to be conveyed internally to key stakeholders and to sponsors
• Drives accountability to the program plan(s). Develops a detailed work plan. Works closely with departmental leads to ensure projects meet deadlines
• Uses project management tools such as Microsoft Project Visio and relevant mind-mapping software

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience
• Three (3) years of proven experience
• Project management experience in product or program development
• Proficient business analysis skills
• Proficient knowledge and skill in the use of Project Management applications such as PPM Pro MS Project or related software
• Ability to lead and influence without authority
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite including Visio or related workflow software
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to communicate and build relationships across all levels and functions
• Ability to travel up to 25% local and overnight stay

Preferred Experience:

• PMP Certification
• Knowledge of PMBOK processes and procedures
• MBA

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 through annual salary planning 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. Heart U is the Associations national online university with more than 100000 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 Associations 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health by 2028 the Association 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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