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The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Get With The Guidelines (GWTG) Program Manager, Quality Health based out of our National Center office!  This position can be home based.

The GWTG Program Manager will execute strategies and activities defined by the Senior GWTG Program Manager that are necessary to the promotion, improvement, growth, and expansion of multiple GWTG programs, inclusive of pre-hospital, inpatient, and acute post-discharge phases of the care continuum. The Program Manager will be critical in developing a vision and associated strategic plan for the GWTG quality programs in collaboration with clinician volunteers, the Senior Program Manager, and the Director of Program Implementation. The incumbent will coordinate day to day components of program management which include, but are not limited to: a) facilitating the coordination of the GWTG System of Care Work Groups and other programs, b) providing support to other volunteer advisory working groups, c) collaborating with external and internal business partners as necessary and appropriate to program development (marketing, research, operations, HIT, Hospital Accreditation, other GWTG programs, etc.), d) quality field staff support and engagement, and e) developing and coordinating training plans for both the Quality Improvement field staff and hospital-based health professionals as the end users of GWTG. Additional responsibilities include coordinating meeting schedules, developing agendas and supporting materials, updating website content, managing program tools and resources, and serving as first point of contact for external inquiries. 

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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• Develop, expand, and improve GWTG programs and GWTG program activities
• Refine programs to include essential elements to systems of care implementation
• Engage with GWTG Quality field staff and be established as subject matter expert when actively representing GWTG on internal multidisciplinary projects
• Triage GWTG questions from field staff
• Evaluate and communicate about assigned project action items, deadlines, and deliverables, and work with other departments to meet department goals
• Collaborate, facilitate, and engage GWTG clinician volunteers to identify, establish, and measure the GWTG strategic plans and vision against identified goals
• Assist with webinar planning and execution
• Promote GWTG through external conferences and meetings

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Three (3) – eight (8) years relevant experience
• Experience in managing projects and leading teams: ability to track and monitor projects and relationships
• Experience communicating about and managing quality improvement programs and activities
• Ability to approach complex and challenging tasks with proactive, problem-solving attitude
• Knowledge of healthcare systems, market research, and analysis
• Willing to take initiative and ability to work independently to prioritize work assignments and meet deadlines
• Strong desire to further the American Heart Association’s mission of improving the lives of all patients with cardiovascular disease and stroke
• Ability to travel up to 10% local and overnight stay

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of registry development and data analysis
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products and related applications
• Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret relevant data and use interpretations in the development of business plans
• Clinical experience in a pre-hospital and/or hospital setting
• Five (5) – eight (8) years relevant experience

The expected pay range will be $60,000 to $80,000. 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 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 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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