Project Manager, Scientific Operations

American Heart Association•Dallas, TX

1d•Remote

About The Position

Since its founding in 1924, the American Heart Association (AHA) has significantly reduced cardiovascular disease deaths. To continue this progress, the AHA seeks passionate individuals. This opportunity is for a Project Manager, Scientific Operations, working with the Periodic Table of Food Initiative (PTFI)®. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, grant-funded position, with current funding until March 1, 2027, with potential for extension. The position can be home-based. Sustainable Food Systems @ Heart is an AHA innovation portfolio focused on transforming food systems for human and planetary health. The PTFI®, co-managed by the AHA, is a science-to-action initiative building scientific infrastructure, translational tools, and capacity to characterize food quality using standardized multi-omics tools, data, and training. It maps food quality based on diverse components like macronutrients, micronutrients, and specialized metabolites across food systems. PTFI's vision is to enable stakeholders in food, agriculture, and health to lead data-driven solutions for healthy food from sustainable food systems. The AHA offers resources for work-life harmonization, professional development through Heart U, and a culture that values employees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in food science, nutrition, public health, biological or chemical sciences, agricultural sciences, data science, or related field required.
3+ years of experience in participating in interdisciplinary and multi-institutional projects.
Strong organizational and written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences.
Experience in contracting.
Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional teams in a global environment.
Strong problem-solving skills
Excellent process management and organizational skills.
Proficiency in computer programs, including Microsoft Office, Google Drive (including Google Docs), database management, and ability to learn new software applications as appropriate.
Ability to be dynamic, detail-oriented, multi-task, and re-prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to travel up to 10% local and overnight stay

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a relevant scientific or public health field preferred.
Global experience preferred.
Knowledge of food composition analysis, food systems research, and data science preferred.

Responsibilities

Support Senior Program Manager, Global Lab Ecosystem with contract execution and management as well as other agreements for PTFI with collaborating labs, vendors, and service providers. This includes monitoring approval status, routing for signatures and monitoring timelines.
Maintains excellent time management and communication skills with both internal and external partners to meet project deliverables and deadlines.
Support shipping and logistics of onboarding new PTFI labs including generating shipping labels, coordinating with companies and labs and monitoring progress.
Co-create newsletters, educational materials, and ecosystem alerts as appropriate.
Work closely with PTFI Senior Program Managers for managing internal communications and externally on various media platforms.
Performs various administrative tasks, including maintaining project documentation.
Support project teams on meetings and logistics such as planning and coordinating virtual and in-person meetings and education, which may include booking of venue, meeting and travel logistics, meal planning, agenda management, meeting minutes documentation, meeting evaluation and follow-up.

Benefits

competitive base salary
annual salary planning and incentive programs
medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution
employee assistance program
employee wellness program
telemedicine, and medical consultation
Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
professional mentoring program
Heart U (national online university)
Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees
12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year
Tuition Assistance