Program Implementation Manager

Overview

As we celebrate our Centennial year, we invite you to join us in shaping the next century of impact. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives as we remain devoted to a future of health and hope for everyone, everywhere. At the American Heart Association, your contribution matters, and so does your career.

The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Program Implementation Manager based out of our National Center office. This position can be home based.

This individual will be responsible for the development and implementation of Cardiac Emergency Response Plans (CERP) aimed at increasing prompt intervention and doubling survival rates from cardiac arrest. Responsible for communicating program status, and delivering requirements within budget, scope, and timeline. This position will work closely with several different departments within the national and regional offices to ensure success. Responsible for developing key internal and external relationships in a variety of sectors, such as: schools, communities, and youth sports organizations.

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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Responsibilities

• Proficiency in management of budgets, timelines, activity plans and communication with team members and stakeholders. Serve as the point person for ongoing resources needed by schools, communities, organizations, etc.
• Develop program implementation strategies in alignment with initiative objectives. Develop tools and resources in collaboration with staff partners and establish a sustainability plan for all components of CERP implementation.
• Work to implement systematic efforts to address barriers to CERP adoption. Continually analyze and evaluate next steps and market needs.
• Communicate regularly with Sr. Program Implementation Lead, to ensure tasks are completed. Work with cross-functional teams to build buy-in and ensure deliverables are met.
• Perform other duties as needed to achieve department and association-wide goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
• Two (2) - Five (5) years of relevant experience
• Project management skills and experience influencing performance without direct line accountability
• Ability to quickly adapt to multiple priorities and to function independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong presentation skills
• Comprehensive Microsoft Office suite skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to work collaboratively and to maintain a professional manner in all dealings with internal and external stakeholders

Preferred experience:

• Knowledge of CPR and Hands-Only CPR training options
• Knowledge of the American Heart Association's mission and initiatives

Compensation & Benefits

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. 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, 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 2024 Goal: Every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy life. As champions for health equity, by 2024, the American Heart Association will advance cardiovascular health for all, including identifying and removing barriers to health care access and quality.

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