Growth Strategy Manager

Zelis • Morristown, NJ

20h • $115,000 - $145,350 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Zelis, we Get Stuff Done. So, let’s get to it! A Little About Us Zelis is modernizing the healthcare financial experience across payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. We serve more than 750 payers, including the top five national health plans, regional health plans, TPAs and millions of healthcare providers and consumers across our platform of solutions. Zelis sees across the system to identify, optimize, and solve problems holistically with technology built by healthcare experts – driving real, measurable results for clients. At Zelis, AI is woven into the fabric of how we work. Every associate is expected - and empowered - to partner with AI to challenge the status quo, accelerate innovation, and amplify their impact. This is a place for builders with a growth mindset who act with agility, embrace change, and use modern technology to shape smarter solutions, exceptional experiences, and the future of our industry for our clients, customers, and our culture. A Little About You You bring a unique blend of personality and professional expertise to your work, inspiring others with your passion and dedication. Your career is a testament to your diverse experiences, community involvement, and the valuable lessons you've learned along the way. You are more than just your resume; you are a reflection of your achievements, the knowledge you've gained, and the personal interests that shape who you are. Position Overview Role Overview We are looking for a Growth Strategy Manager to join the Sales and Client Management team. This role sits at the intersection of strategy and execution, partnering closely with leadership to help shape the next phase of growth. You’ll split your time between: • Strategy & growth planning – identifying and evaluating growth opportunities, shaping strategic priorities, and developing the market insights, financial models, and business cases that inform executive decision-making • Operational transformation – driving high-priority operational initiatives that improve how the business runs, including cross-functional implementation, performance tracking, and advancing AI- and data-enabled capabilities This is an ideal role for a structured problem-solver with strong business judgment, who is excited to partner with leadership and drive initiatives from analysis through execution.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of professional services experience, ideally with a background in management consulting, investment banking, or private equity
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills; comfortable building structured analyses from scratch
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex topics for executive audiences
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and moving between strategic thinking and tactical execution
• Familiarity with AI applications and tools

Nice To Haves

• Startup or high-growth company experience is a plus
• Experience in healthcare, payments, or fintech is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

• Support the development of long-term strategic plans and initiatives
• Build market sizing, financial models, and business cases to support investment decisions
• Collect, analyze, and interpret complex data sets to provide insights into business and client performance
• Conduct competitive and market/industry research to inform strategic recommendations
• Own individual strategic projects and support senior leaders with clear, concise recommendations and executive-ready materials
• Support functional owners to drive strategic initiatives forward from project ideation through to implementation and operations
• Coordinate with various departments to ensure project milestones and objectives are met
• Track and measure progress and performance of strategic initiatives
• Partner closely with Sales, Client Success, Revenue Operations, Analytics, Product, Technology, and Business Units to shape value-led engagement strategies for Zelis’ top strategic clients
• Support commercial data strategy (for both internal tools and external solutions)
• Help shape the vision for AI-enabled data management and automation

Benefits

• 401k plan with employer match
• flexible paid time off
• holidays
• parental leaves
• life and disability insurance
• health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed