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 is thrilled to have an outstanding opportunity for a Project Manager, Business Operations at our National Center office in Dallas, TX. This position can be home-based.
This is a full-time, benefits eligible, grant funded opportunity. Current funding will expire on July 30, 2028, with the possibility of extension.
The Project Manager, Business Operations supports and drives various process improvement, streamlining, and strategic initiatives. The Project Manager will collaborate cross-functionally with both BT and Business teams to enhance operational efficiency, visibility, and accountability across projects. This role will help the Quality, Outcomes, Research, and Analytics department build systems and processes that support efficiency and growth.
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
- Lead and manage projects focused on process improvement, operational efficiency, and strategic growth.
- Perform project management duties including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing assigned projects as needed and assigned.
- Work closely with business and BT teams to implement standardized tools, workflows, and reporting structures.
- Support the development and implementation of project tracking, reporting, and accountability frameworks.
- Identify opportunities for process optimization and automation to improve overall efficiency.
- Facilitate project kickoffs, checkpoints, and close-outs, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
- Assist in the development of dashboards, reporting tools, and data-driven insights to improve decision-making.
- Support the roll-out of new initiatives, business models, and operational enhancements.
- Maintain oversight of project timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications.
- Establish trusting, open, motivating, and influential relationships with colleagues as a foundation for monitoring, evaluation, and learning.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
- Three (3) years of experience in project management.
- Excellent organizational skills, project management skills, and attention to detail.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, and perform well during increased workload.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics CRM and/or Salesforce CRM is preferred.
- Experience with Lean Six Sigma Process Improvement preferred.
- Ability to travel up to 5% nationally with overnight stay.
Compensation & Benefits
The expected pay range will be $80,000 to $90,000. 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. 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.
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. We're committed to ensuring our workforce, workplace culture and mission have a shared impact across a diverse set of backgrounds.
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Posted Date 2 days ago (4/4/2025 3:02 PM)
Requisition ID 2025-15599
Job Category Health Strategies
Position Type Full Time
