Sr. Program Development Manager, Health Science, Stroke
American Heart Association, San Antonio, TX, United States
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The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Sr. Program Development Manager, Stroke!
This position can be home‑based.
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.
At our organization we embody commitment to work‑life harmonization and are guided by our core values where employees can thrive personally and professionally. Discover why you will be seen, heard, and valued at the American Heart Association.
Responsibilities
As the Sr. Program Development Manager, you will lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Association’s inpatient quality improvement initiatives, leveraging the Get With The Guidelines (GWTG) – Stroke registry. Duties include collaborating with cross‑functional leadership teams, managing workgroups of volunteer subject‑matter experts, and developing data‑informed change management across multi‑disciplinary inpatient environments including ICU/CCU, cardiology, emergency medicine, neurology, and case management. You will educate and guide teams through measure adoption, data interpretation, process redesign, and sustaining performance improvement, while also leading to the development of a national quality improvement (QI) framework to increase guideline‑directed medical therapy adoption.
Serve as the primary leader for the Association’s GWTG‑Stroke program ensuring program outcomes align with association‑wide goals, mission impact metrics, and national strategic priorities.
Act as SME for all clinical guidelines and process improvement methodologies across the Quality, Outcomes, Research, Analytics (QORA) business unit.
Design and implement inpatient‑based recognition and award programs.
Guide and direct QI staff through adoption and sustained execution of evidence‑based inpatient guidelines for stroke and other Association programs.
Establish program frameworks, improvement plans, and models of practice tailored to clinical workflows.
Advise Association QI Staff on care process transformation—triage, treatment timelines, transitions of care, and adherence to guideline‑based measures.
Guide Association QI staff in data interpretation, trend analysis, and performance benchmarking to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.
Provide consultation across the Association departments (research, HIT, certification, QI) to integrate hospital system feedback into program evolution.
Collaborate with external societies and leaders (ASA, AANN, etc.) for strategic alignment and program development.
Develop and deliver external‑facing educational materials, webinars, toolkits, and workflow guidance aligned to Association inpatient programs.
Support certification teams in developing and maintaining Association certifications by interpreting standards, advising on required documentation, coordinating assessments and audits, and aligning with Joint Commission and Association certification requirements.
Prepare internal and external reports summarizing progress, barriers, outcomes, and measurable improvements.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work‑related experience required, preferably in a healthcare‑related field.
5 years experience in inpatient clinical care or clinical quality improvement; hospital operations, QI nursing, registry operations, or systems of care.
Implementing evidence‑based guidelines or performance improvement programs.
Experience collaborating cross‑functionally with diverse clinical teams (hospitalists, ED, ICU/CCU, neurology, cardiology, pharmacy, case management).
Strong understanding of inpatient quality measures and clinical workflows, especially as it relates to stroke systems of care.
Ability to analyze and interpret performance data.
Exceptional relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
Strong communication and facilitation abilities.
Experience designing and implementing quality improvement registries.
Preferred Experience
Master’s degree preferred (MPH, MHA, MSN, or related clinical field).
RN License highly desirable.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary minimum to the midpoint of the range is $84,400 to $112,500. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials may apply to the pay range.
The American Heart Association invests in its people. The main components of our total rewards package include compensation, performance and recognition, benefits, professional development, work‑life harmonization, and tuition assistance.
Compensation
– Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary, regularly reviewed against market value.
Performance and Recognition
– You are rewarded for success through annual salary planning and incentive programs, eligibility based on position type.
Benefits
– Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a robust retirement program with employer match and automatic contribution. Additional employee assistance, wellness program, telemedicine, and medical consultation are provided.
Professional Development
– Participation in Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or a mentoring program; access to Heart U, the national online university.
Work‑Life Harmonization
– Minimum 16 days PTO for new employees, increasing by seniority; 12 paid holidays per year.
Tuition Assistance
– Financial assistance for employees wishing to pursue further education related to current duties or future roles.
Legal & Equal Opportunity
In accordance with local and state laws where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.
EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities.
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.
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The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Sr. Program Development Manager, Stroke!
This position can be home‑based.
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.
At our organization we embody commitment to work‑life harmonization and are guided by our core values where employees can thrive personally and professionally. Discover why you will be seen, heard, and valued at the American Heart Association.
Responsibilities
As the Sr. Program Development Manager, you will lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Association’s inpatient quality improvement initiatives, leveraging the Get With The Guidelines (GWTG) – Stroke registry. Duties include collaborating with cross‑functional leadership teams, managing workgroups of volunteer subject‑matter experts, and developing data‑informed change management across multi‑disciplinary inpatient environments including ICU/CCU, cardiology, emergency medicine, neurology, and case management. You will educate and guide teams through measure adoption, data interpretation, process redesign, and sustaining performance improvement, while also leading to the development of a national quality improvement (QI) framework to increase guideline‑directed medical therapy adoption.
Serve as the primary leader for the Association’s GWTG‑Stroke program ensuring program outcomes align with association‑wide goals, mission impact metrics, and national strategic priorities.
Act as SME for all clinical guidelines and process improvement methodologies across the Quality, Outcomes, Research, Analytics (QORA) business unit.
Design and implement inpatient‑based recognition and award programs.
Guide and direct QI staff through adoption and sustained execution of evidence‑based inpatient guidelines for stroke and other Association programs.
Establish program frameworks, improvement plans, and models of practice tailored to clinical workflows.
Advise Association QI Staff on care process transformation—triage, treatment timelines, transitions of care, and adherence to guideline‑based measures.
Guide Association QI staff in data interpretation, trend analysis, and performance benchmarking to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.
Provide consultation across the Association departments (research, HIT, certification, QI) to integrate hospital system feedback into program evolution.
Collaborate with external societies and leaders (ASA, AANN, etc.) for strategic alignment and program development.
Develop and deliver external‑facing educational materials, webinars, toolkits, and workflow guidance aligned to Association inpatient programs.
Support certification teams in developing and maintaining Association certifications by interpreting standards, advising on required documentation, coordinating assessments and audits, and aligning with Joint Commission and Association certification requirements.
Prepare internal and external reports summarizing progress, barriers, outcomes, and measurable improvements.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work‑related experience required, preferably in a healthcare‑related field.
5 years experience in inpatient clinical care or clinical quality improvement; hospital operations, QI nursing, registry operations, or systems of care.
Implementing evidence‑based guidelines or performance improvement programs.
Experience collaborating cross‑functionally with diverse clinical teams (hospitalists, ED, ICU/CCU, neurology, cardiology, pharmacy, case management).
Strong understanding of inpatient quality measures and clinical workflows, especially as it relates to stroke systems of care.
Ability to analyze and interpret performance data.
Exceptional relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
Strong communication and facilitation abilities.
Experience designing and implementing quality improvement registries.
Preferred Experience
Master’s degree preferred (MPH, MHA, MSN, or related clinical field).
RN License highly desirable.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary minimum to the midpoint of the range is $84,400 to $112,500. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials may apply to the pay range.
The American Heart Association invests in its people. The main components of our total rewards package include compensation, performance and recognition, benefits, professional development, work‑life harmonization, and tuition assistance.
Compensation
– Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary, regularly reviewed against market value.
Performance and Recognition
– You are rewarded for success through annual salary planning and incentive programs, eligibility based on position type.
Benefits
– Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a robust retirement program with employer match and automatic contribution. Additional employee assistance, wellness program, telemedicine, and medical consultation are provided.
Professional Development
– Participation in Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or a mentoring program; access to Heart U, the national online university.
Work‑Life Harmonization
– Minimum 16 days PTO for new employees, increasing by seniority; 12 paid holidays per year.
Tuition Assistance
– Financial assistance for employees wishing to pursue further education related to current duties or future roles.
Legal & Equal Opportunity
In accordance with local and state laws where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.
EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities.
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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr