Manager of Strategic Operations
About The Position
Shields Health Solutions is seeking a Strategic Operations Manager to partner closely with its Executive Leadership Team on high-impact growth initiatives, operational excellence, business transformation, and enterprise strategy. The role is suited to professionals with experience in investment banking, private equity, management consulting, corporate strategy, corporate development, strategic finance, M&A, FP&A, transaction advisory, or similarly analytical environments who want to move into a leadership-track role in a growing healthcare organization. The position focuses on critical business priorities, including financial modeling, market analysis, business case development, growth strategy, operational improvement, and executive-level decision support. It provides exposure to senior leadership and may lead to broader leadership opportunities across the organization. The preferred location is the Boston Metro Area, and travel is approximately 25%.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required.
- At least 3 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, management consulting, corporate strategy, corporate development, strategic finance, FP&A, transaction advisory services, M&A, business operations, or a similarly rigorous analytical environment.
- Strong financial modeling, valuation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.
- Experience building executive-level presentations and communicating recommendations to senior stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and quantitative analysis capabilities.
- Self-starter who thrives in an entrepreneurial, growth-oriented culture.
- Exceptional communication, collaboration, stakeholder management, and project management skills.
- Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), internet navigation, and web-based platforms. Data-entry and computer skills will be evaluated through a pre-employment assessment.
Nice To Haves
- Background in investment banking, private equity, management consulting, corporate strategy, corporate development, strategic finance, M&A, transaction advisory, or FP&A.
- Location in the Boston Metro Area is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Partner directly with Executive Leadership to execute strategic initiatives and business priorities.
- Lead cross-functional projects from concept through implementation.
- Develop financial models, business cases, investment analyses, and executive recommendations to support growth opportunities and strategic partnerships.
- Work with regional operations teams to identify and execute revenue growth, performance improvement, and operational excellence initiatives.
- Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and strategic assessments to evaluate business opportunities and industry trends.
- Support executive decision-making with data-driven insights and recommendations.
- Assist with board presentations, executive communications, strategic planning, and leadership reporting.
- Evaluate new business opportunities, acquisitions, partnerships, and expansion initiatives.
- Drive business transformation projects and help optimize organizational performance across key functional areas.
Benefits
- Annual bonus opportunity.
- Direct access to Executive Leadership and key decision-makers.
- Exposure to corporate strategy, operations, business development, growth initiatives, and innovation.
- Opportunity to make a measurable impact at a high-growth healthcare company.
- Clear path toward leadership and growth-focused roles across the organization.
- Dynamic, collaborative, and results-driven culture.
- Opportunity to apply investment banking, consulting, strategic finance, or private equity experience in an operating role with significant visibility and influence.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
