Program Manager, Data Science

The American Heart Association is dedicated to improving cardiovascular health and is seeking a Program Manager for Data Science. This role involves developing and implementing program operations, managing budget planning, and overseeing mission-critical initiatives related to data science and AI projects.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement management frameworks for Data Science Operations, including AI Assessment Lab and National Surveillance Project, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and scientific excellence
• Leads oversight of data science grant portfolio, making recommendations for portfolio management, resource allocation, and performance optimization
• Establishes and maintains strategic partnerships with key stakeholders across the enterprise to drive data science initiatives and ensure cross-functional integration
• Directs end-to-end business operations including finance, procurement, vendor relations, and legal partnerships, exercising discretion to ensure achievement of organizational goals while maintaining compliance with American Heart Association standards
• Leads strategic planning for annual budget development and execution, including burn rate analysis, financial modeling, process design, stakeholder training, and authorization of budget modifications aligned with organizational priorities
• Synthesizes complex financial and operational data to develop strategic recommendations and executive-level reporting that informs leadership decision-making
• Architects strategic plans for webinar programs and educational initiatives, leading cross-functional teams to ensure successful deployment and stakeholder engagement
• Directs national volunteer nomination database operations and workflow optimization
• Partners with Guidelines & Statements VP to synthesize insights from Association professional members and healthcare stakeholders, translating diverse input into executive-level recommendations for Officer review and approval
• Leads preparation for senior leadership reviews, exercising judgment in prioritizing publication timelines, determining executive attention requirements, and orchestrating cross-functional communications with Scientific Publishing and key stakeholder teams
• Establishes and enforces embargo management protocols, maintaining compliance documentation, ensuring adherence to organizational policies, and directing enterprise-wide communication strategies

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• At least three (3) years of work experience
• Excellent in oral and written communication. Ability to connect with all levels of Association staff. Ability to connect with technology and non-technology staff
• Experience working in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment. Excellent at working against deadlines and coordinating with others to produce final product
• Effective time management and organization skills
• Excellent in Excel, Smartsheet and use of AI tools to work effectively
• Experience supporting business and science operations
• Experience with developing and managing process (and process change) documentation