National Program Lead id-6338

April 10, 2025

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 National Program Lead for our Risk Factor Control Team. The location can be remote.

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This is a full-time, benefits eligible, grant-funded 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 AHA’s 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 $95,000 to $105,000. 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 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

Manage day-to-day 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 high-quality execution.
Operationalize strategies and ideas into actionable workplans, processes, and deliverables in collaboration with internal teams and external partners. Supports development and execution of strategic plans, including business plans and patient education strategies.
Design and facilitates internal meetings to promote engagement, shared learning, and collaborative decision-making among cross-functional 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

Bachelor's 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 execution 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 community-based best practices for engaging community-based 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
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

Compensation & Benefits

Expected pay range will be $95,000 to $105,000. 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; 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.

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