Program Implementation Manager, HCXF

Program Implementation Manager

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 seeking a dynamic Program Implementation Manager to join our Health Care by Food team at our office located in Dallas, TX, with flexibility for remote candidates.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, grant-funded opportunity, with current funding through June of 2028.

This Program Implementation Manager position supports the execution of a research-centered initiative focused on the adoption and scalability of Food Is Medicine strategies. Reporting to the Senior Program Implementation Manager, this role contributes to the coordination and implementation of activities across multiple workstreams, including scientific readiness, policy execution and community partnerships.

This position is responsible for managing day-to-day implementation activities across workstreams, including coordination of timelines, deliverables, and processes. The Program Implementation Manager tracks progress, supports logistical planning, and contributes to evaluation efforts, ensuring that implementation activities are carried out in alignment with organizational priorities and scientific guidance.

The role also involves identifying operational gaps, monitoring areas of overlap, and supporting improved coordination across teams.

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.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day implementation activities for HCXF integrated strategies, including coordination of milestones, timelines, deliverables, risks, and interdependencies across projects.
• Coordinate with internal functional areas and stakeholders to support effective execution and maintain alignment across workstreams.
• Support community evaluation and pilot assessment efforts, including collaboration with evaluation partners, and documentation of implementation processes and outcomes.
• Compile, track, and summarize implementation insights, challenges, and early indicators to inform internal review and continuous improvement.
• Track project budgets, deliverables, and contractual obligations, ensuring all components remain on schedule and within scope.
• Draft meeting agendas, summaries, and provide logistical support for materials as assigned, and handle operational management of meeting logistics to ensure productive, well-organized discussions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead in development of assigned sections for grant reports, progress updates, and implementation summaries.
• Support internal knowledge-sharing by coalescing learnings across workstreams and contributing to dissemination strategies, toolkits, and resource assist in development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in a scientific field, public policy, public health, or a related discipline preferred.
• Three (3) years of relevant experience. 4–5 years of experience in program operations, implementation, or research environments preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, partnerships, and deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.
• Experience using project management tools and systems to track timelines, deliverables, and workflows.
• Strong organizational, writing, and relationship management skills.
• Experience tracking budgets and deliverables and contributing to grant reporting processes.
• Familiarity with Food Is Medicine interventions preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 15% as needed.

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. 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 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.

The American Heart Association's 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the Association 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.

In accordance with local and state laws where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

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