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American Heart Association Sr. Product Development Manager, Professional Education in Dallas, Texas
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 has an excellent opportunity for a Sr. Product Development Manager, Professional Education in our Healthcare Business Solutions department! This position can be home-based.
The resources will be responsible for developing lifesaving CPR, first aid, emergency cardiovascular care training and learning programs, clinical products, and healthcare solutions. Also, for the design, development and production, revision, fiscal management and budgeting, and quality standards for assigned products from initiation through market rollout.
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.
#TheAHALife is our company culture, our way of life, reflecting our diversity, equity & inclusion, our focus on work-life harmonization and our Guiding Values. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued™ at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and at heart.jobs.
Responsibilities
Leads project teams in the development of content, portfolios, and products. Ensures team’s adherence to a general product development process used across the department and develops sub-processes for project-specific tasks as needed
Manage the development and curation of multimedia deliverables (videos, e-learning modules, simulation scenarios, books/e-books, apps, websites, etc.) for assigned programs and products. Coordinates the development of content that meets learning objectives. Manages testing of prototypes. Proactively collaborates across project teams to ensure products efficacy and consistency
Forms productive partnerships with team members and stakeholders at all levels. Effectively uses informal authority to direct, influence, and motivate others. Earns respect of team members based on demonstrated expertise and leadership. Solicits and acts on feedback to improve relationships and mission impact
Develops a deep understanding of the audience (healthcare providers and laypersons), science, content organization, and modes of delivery for assigned products. Learns about current user needs and product issues. Demonstrates an understanding of the reasoning behind key organizational policies, practices, and procedures
Trains, motivates, and engages volunteer and paid subject matter experts. Effectively assesses and leverages volunteer skill sets and interests by developing and utilizing volunteer roles in meaningful ways
Communicates on a routine basis with partners and senior leadership to discuss product development needs of the Association and opportunities for implementation of new product strategies. Escalates issues and opportunities appropriately
Partners with a project manager to develop project scope and timelines. Ensures all internal and external team members meet standards and deadlines outlined in project plans
Develops and monitors budgets and contracts supporting assigned projects
Identifies and solves product issues by performing corrective/preventative action. Addressing questions and concerns from field in conjunction with Science and Training Department
Contributes to departmental goals of maximizing processes and product specifications for rapid content updates
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
Five (5) – Eight (8) years of relevant experience
Experience with direct participation in the development of scientific, technical, or medical content, including experience working with subject matter experts and formal review process
Experience leading program/product development projects
Experience developing eLearning and other digital products that meet accessibility requirements
Ability to deliver on schedule and within budget
Adult Learning and Educational Product Development
Project management experience
Instructional design experience
High level of detail orientation, without losing sight of the broader vision
Ability to make a timely decision while considering multiple factors and opinions
Ability to travel up to 20% local and overnight stay
Preferred Qualifications
- Healthcare background preferred; required for candidates who will work with advanced healthcare content
Supervisory Duties
Responsible for own work and may perform like duties of subordinates
Assign tasks to other employees
Determines techniques to be used
Deals with employee complaints/grievances
Interviews and participates in employee selection
Trains and mentor employees
Plans and directs work
Review the accuracy of other’s work
Completes Performance Appraisals (PRAs) and monitors the progress of other employees
Provide coaching and/or Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) when needed
Compensation & Benefits
The expected pay range will be $80,000 to $100,000. 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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Posted Date 1 day ago (1/30/2025 3:41 PM)
Requisition ID 2024-14873
Job Category Health Strategies
Position Type Full Time