Associate Program Manager, Global Programs

Help shape the future of global cardiovascular care! Join the American College of Cardiology as an Associate Program Manager, Global Programs, and play a vital role in delivering impactful education to healthcare providers worldwide.

This position is based in Washington, DC where we have a hybrid work environment (two days per week in the office).

The American College of Cardiology conducts dozens of educational programs internationally each year to ensure clinicians and care team members are aware of latest evidence and guidelines. The Associate Program Manager, Global Programs will be an integral part of sustaining and growing this work as a program manager overseeing operations for a portion of the College’s sponsored endeavors in clinical education and professional development targeting health care providers outside the US.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage full cycle of planning and execution for major multi-year educational initiatives on cardiovascular disease that are taking place across multiple countries and regions. This position is expected to balance 3-5 programs at any given moment. Programs may range in format from large symposia to intimate workshops to education content development. Content for all initiatives may be clinical in nature or focus on non-clinical competencies in areas such as hospital administration or research methods. 

• In implementing programmatic activities for the above initiatives, coordinate across divisions including Education Design, Assessments and Outcomes and Marketing and Communications to ensure program benchmarks are being met in a timely and effective manner.

• Liaise with ACC faculty who will be involved in the substantive planning of the program and its execution to ensure their input is being incorporated into all educational content.

• Liaise with all program stakeholders including international partners to oversee the logistical execution of each programmatic activity and troubleshoot as necessary to resolve any barriers to smooth implementation of the program.

• Liaise directly with the ACC’s sponsors across the private and philanthropic sectors to ensure ongoing engagement in programs and position the ACC for renewal of all funded activities.

• Coordinate with leading cardiovascular organizations in the countries where the ACC is implementing this program to localize content and ensure ACC educational standards are being met.

• Manage budget and finances for all assigned programs to ensure revenue inflows and outflows occur on schedule and are being accurately tracked and accounted for within the business line.

• Monitor advances/best practices in the international healthcare education landscape to ensure continued relevance and innovation in the ACC’s programs.

• Effectively communicate ongoing programmatic updates to Executive Teams of all stakeholders including funders, all international partners, and ACC leadership.

Required Qualifications:

• 2 years of relevant experience in program management, preferably managing educational programs or education content development for an international non-profit organization.

• Experience serving as a project lead coordinating with multiple stakeholders internal and external to an organization to set realistic timelines and deliverables for a project.

• Experience working in a global environment and liaising with stakeholders in different cultures.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Excellent organizational and time-management skills and ability to efficiently coordinate and work on multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Attention to detail and accuracy in all assignments.

• Strong judgment/decision making skills.  Ability to handle sensitive issues professionally and initiate new activities as needed.

• Ability to present program updates to industry partners and other stakeholders.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.  Ability to work in a team environment and work well with professionals in a challenging and fast-paced work environment.

• Ability to undertake complex, substantive tasks with minimal supervision.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

• Ability to travel internationally up to 20%.

About Us:

At the American College of Cardiology, we bring our hearts to work.

We are a 500-person organization dedicated and committed to our mission to transform cardiovascular care and improve heart health for all for more than 75 years. When you join our team, you become part of a culture that envisions a world where science, innovation and knowledge optimize cardiovascular care and outcomes.

Every day, we are committed to supporting our more than 56,000 members and their patients around the globe and in doing so, ensure our staff have a positive environment of teamwork, collaboration, professionalism and excellence. To learn more about why ACC has been recognized as a great place to work, please visit our site at: www.acc.org/jobs.

What We Offer:

ACC values all members of our College family, including ACC staff. As the foundation of the organization, ACC staff enjoy world-class benefits and a culture of work-life balance. Our benefit offerings include insurance (medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability, and supplemental options), generous paid time off (pre-loaded vacation and sick, 12 holidays and an organizational shut-down during the last week of the year, parental leave, 2 community service days, and half-day summer Fridays), tuition assistance and a very competitive 10% retirement contribution after a year of service, and much more! You can visit our careers site for an overview of our full offerings: https://www.acc.org/about-acc/jobs-at-the-acc. Please note that these offerings may change at any time.

ACC believes in fair and equitable pay. Multiple factors are taken into consideration when we determine what salary to offer a selected candidate. These factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, as well as internal equity, market, and business considerations. Our salary ranges differ based on the cost of labor in the local market where the job will be performed. For this role in Washington, DC (and other high-cost of labor markets if applicable, including California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Washington) the target base salary range is: $68,000 - $75,000. The salary ranges for other locations in the US will vary based on the local labor market; ACC’s Recruitment Team will be able to provide more information to candidates during initial discussions.

COVID Considerations:

As an employer in the public health space, and an organization that serves members and partners who are essential medical personnel, MedAxiom requires all staff, temporary employees, and contractors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before working onsite at MedAxiom or attending MedAxiom events. Proof of vaccination will be required.  Individuals can request an exemption from this requirement due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief, and those requests for reasonable accommodations will be evaluated individually.

ACC is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all candidates and employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

ACC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact Crystal Nott, Sr. Director, People Resources & Engagement at cnott@acc.org or (202)375-6423.

Salary : $68,000 - $75,000