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 (HBS) department!
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.
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Responsibilities
This individual will be responsible for leading the development of content for the HBS department, learning programs, and products. This position will actively collaborate with cross-functional project teams and engage with subject matter experts, organizations, and developers from around the world. The Product Manager will provide direction for the design and development, revision, fiscal management, and quality standards for assigned content and products by (1) working with a project manager to develop project plans, proposals, and procedures; (2) leading the development and production from start to finish; (3) collaborating with American Heart Association staff, volunteers and paid resources; (4) maintaining fiscal oversight and adherence to established budgets; and (5) ongoing evaluation and revisions for the life of the product.
Collaborates with the Project Manager, Program Manager, and Marketing to define project scope, establish product requirements, draft contracts, and design the development plan
Develops an understanding of the intended audience, science, instructional strategy, and modes of delivery for assigned products. Learns about current user needs and product issues. Demonstrates an understanding of the reasoning behind key policies, practices, and procedures and applies such to content as appropriate
Leads project teams in the evaluation, curation, and/or creation of content and product assets that are relevant, valid, and accurate to an industry or topic for a given portfolio of products. Inclusive of the development of multimedia deliverables and assets (e.g., videos, e-learning modules, simulation scenarios, books/e-books, apps, websites, etc.) for assigned programs and products
Ensures content and deliverables meet the identified learning objectives, course description, and instructional strategy, and does not compromise the fidelity of the core learning. Ensures content does not compromise the integrity, intent, or the fidelity of the Association Guidelines for CPR and ECC, ASA Guidelines, ACC/American Heart Association Guidelines, or the core science (applicable science)
Leads validation of products through beta and pilot tests, coordinates reviews and the collection of feedback, facilitates determination and implementation of changes, and confirms accurate implementation of edits or changes. Manages testing of prototypes throughout development
Coordinates and collaborates with Science & Medicine Advisors, Subject Matter Experts, foreign scientific authority, and the project team to achieve approval and signoff of content and product
Reviews and triages issues and potential errors or recommendations for the content or product received from the field. Works with technical staff to troubleshoot problems reported by users
Ensures project team adherence to a general product development process and established timelines used across the department and develops sub-processes for project-specific tasks as needed
Proactively collaborates across project teams to ensure products efficacy and consistently forms productive and collaborative partnerships with team members and stakeholders at all levels Effectively uses informal authority to direct, influence, and motivate others. Solicits and acts on feedback to improve relationships and mission impact
Liaises with and fosters relationships with applicable and related science committees and external agencies / organizations
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Five (5) years of relevant experience
Validated skills and direct participation in the development of scientific, technical, or medical content, including experience working with subject matter experts and a formal review process
Experience leading program/product development projects
Experience developing eLearning and other digital products that meet accessibility requirements. Validated ability to deliver complex eLearning modules on schedule
Project management experience
Instructional design experience
Healthcare background preferred; required for candidates who will work with advanced healthcare content
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 Experience:
- Clinical Healthcare Experience
Compensation & Benefits
The expected pay range will be $74,600.00 - $99,500.00. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials may apply to the pay range. ,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 through annual salary planning and incentive programs; eligibility for an incentive program is 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. Heart U 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 Association 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.
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Default: Location : Location US-TX-Dallas
Posted Date 3 weeks ago (5/14/2026 2:41 PM)
Requisition ID 2026-17498
Job Category Health Strategies
Position Type Full Time
