Sr. Program Manager, Mission

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The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Senior Program Manager, Mission Advancement Operations
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This position can be home-based
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Mission Advancement is a 100+ person department accountable for outright and deferred major and principal gift revenue development from individuals, as well as for foundation giving and government funding. Mission Advancement Operations provides the strategies, programs, processes, systems, and workforce capabilities that enable the department to achieve its annual goals and advance its long-term transformation. Mission Advancement revenue has doubled during the past five years through the combined strength of donor- and volunteer-facing teams and strategically designed operational infrastructure.

We intend to build on this trajectory through integrated processes and systems, workforce development, and emerging technologies that strengthen future capabilities.

Mission Advancement Operations provides revenue-generation infrastructure and business operations services. Revenue-generation infrastructure includes individual and foundation prospect research, portfolio management, lead-generation and content marketing communications, donor and professional advisor engagement, operation of the American Heart Association Professional Advisor Network, proposal development, and resource management. Business operations services include budget management, talent development and training, performance management, gift processing, reporting and compliance submissions.

The division also manages a robust technology portfolio comprising an average of 10-15 active projects across these service areas.

Reporting to the National Vice President, Development Operations, the Senior Program Manager, Mission Advancement Operations leads planning, implementation, and performance reporting for a broad portfolio of operational and transformation priorities. The role provides the structure, coordination, and execution discipline needed to advance work across the full scope of Mission Advancement Operations and to communicate progress, outcomes, and return on investment.

This position translates operational vision, priorities, and assignments into structured implementation plans, delivery, and measurable results. While project management and communication are critical strengths of the individual in the position, this is a delivery role, responsible not only for planning and coordinating but also for getting work done.

The position may supervise up to one staff member and is accountable for establishing the program management structure and execution discipline required to advance the operational and transformation portfolio.

• Translate operational vision and priorities into clear and actionable program plans, work streams, milestones, ownership, dependencies, and success measures.
• Develop and manage the portfolio of Mission Advancement Operations goals and projects. Maintain visibility into progress, risks, decisions, outcomes, and staff contributions across the portfolio; elevate matters requiring National Vice President action or direction; and drive timely decision-making and follow-through.
• Lead cross-functional planning and implementation for annual and multi-year operational priorities in partnership with the National Vice President, Operations Leadership Team, and other stakeholders. Facilitate planning and solution development, establish…