National Associate Program Manager

American Heart Association • Dallas, TX

1d • Remote

About The Position

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.
This role supports the execution of project plan activities and ensures effective coordination across internal and external teams for assigned programs. It establishes and manages project timelines, oversees the development and dissemination of patient tools and resources, and maintains project tracking and reporting. The role works closely with cross functional teams to drive progress and achieve program goals and benchmarks. This position can be home based.
This is a full time, benefits eligible, grant funded opportunity. Current funding will expire on January 30, 2029, with the potential of extension.
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, and at heart.jobs.

Requirements

• Experience developing and managing projects
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Basic communication or marketing planning and budget development experience
• Demonstrated ability to manage project processes and workflows effectively.
• Experience building and maintaining strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Background in communications, marketing, public health, and/or project management.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications

Nice To Haves

• Budget management experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development and management of program plans and resource development to ensure efficient execution and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Collaborates with internal teams to develop, refine, and distribute project materials, collateral, and related assets.
• Monitors program performance metrics, identifies opportunities for improvements, and recommends necessary changes or resources adjustments
• Monitors, analyzes, and tracks project budgets and timelines to ensure adherence to scope and schedule.
• Prepares and maintains program documentation, reports, and materials to support compliance, stakeholder communication, and continuous development.
• Ensures consistent and effective communication with project leadership and team members, providing timely updates on progress, risks, and issues.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills with the ability to build meaningful relationships, earn trust, and collaborate effectively across internal teams and external volunteers.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope and responsibility of the job level and family.

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 – The expected pay range is $53,900 to $75,000. 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. 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 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 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed