Research Project Manager - American Heart Association

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 Research Project Manager supporting our National Center office that is located in Dallas, TX.  This is a full time, benefits eligible, grant funded opportunity. Current funding will expire on June 30, 2028, with the possibility of extension. This role can be home based. 

The Quality & Registry Research Project Manager is responsible for assisting to direct the Quality Research teams' needs. The resources will manage the creation, development and maintenance of policies and procedures associated with the Quality research strategy, including the tracking, and developing reports to communicate status of research publication activity for some Quality programs and directly manage assigned projects; support team members on project management,  directly manage the active author group publication needs and support volunteer/stakeholder needs. The Quality & Registry Research Project Manager will also be responsible for special or "ad hoc" projects, as needed.

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

• Manages research publication activity for some Quality programs by creating, developing, and routinely updating policies and procedures associated with the Quality research strategy; facilitating the implementation of proposal central, project management responsibilities associated with facilitating submitted research proposals, committee review, acceptance, status of analyses, author activity, abstract drafts, and manuscript drafts; including the Association’s committee review prior to submission for consideration (conference and/or journal); continually gather information from various sources to monitor and update processes to keep current with specific program structures, and train volunteer leadership based on process revisions to adhere to publication strategy.
• Develop metrics and KPIs to track department and research manuscript measures of success.
• Assist and lead data bootcamps related with GWTG, including content and agenda preparation, scheduling, and administration tasks.
• Operations tasks for Data Science related to GWTG and the Association’s Strategic projects including the percent allocation for the data science team to understand capacity, time it is taking for projects, planning, etc.
• Assist with operations tasks for Data Science including but not limited to data challenges and vendor management.
• Evaluate department performance and effectiveness through the identification of shortcomings and plan for ways to fix similar issues in the future.
• Work to process the Association’s invoices, contracts, requisitions, and expenses as required.
• Strategically coordinate with new areas of research/projects to ensure processes are streamlined and following required procedures.
• Assist with research conference planning activities and execution as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Two (2) – Five (5) years’ of relevant experience.
• Microsoft software experience required.
• Smartsheet experience is a plus.
• Three (3) years of Project Management in a healthcare or related field.
• Effectively communicate with volunteers, stakeholders, and staff.
• Ability to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple complex projects at different phases.
• Ability to manage a variety of project teams, including project teams comprised of internal employees, vendors, consultants, and combinations thereof.
• Good time management skills as they relate to situations that have competing priorities.
• Familiarity with data management including interpreting, comprehending, and summarizing data.
• Willingness to take initiative to problem-solve and anticipate future needs.
• Strong attention to detail.

Compensation & Benefits

The expected pay range will be $65,000.00 to $85,000.00 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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