Strategic Operations Manager

United Urology Group•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Strategic Operations Manager will support the Arizona Urology Operations team through data-driven analysis, project management, and execution of strategic initiatives. This role serves as a key partner to operational and clinical leaders, helping translate strategy into action across practice operations, integrations, and service line growth initiatives. The Strategic Operations Manager will work cross-functionally with strategic finance, FP&A, marketing, legal, and clinical teams to support operational efficiency, standardization, and sustainable growth across the Arizona market.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
3–5+ years of experience in healthcare operations, consulting, corporate strategy, project management, or related roles
Experience working with physician practices, healthcare providers, or health systems strongly preferred
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear action steps
Proven project management skills and comfort managing multiple initiatives at once
Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, evolving environments
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including comfort presenting to leadership and physicians
Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented
Collaborative mindset with a focus on supporting clinical and operational teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.
Proven project management skills with experience managing multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to executive and physician leaders.
Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented with strong follow-through.
Comfort operating in fast-paced, evolving environments with shifting priorities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools (e.g., Monday.com, SharePoint).
Collaborative mindset with a strong customer-service orientation.
Ability to work independently while partnering effectively across teams.

Nice To Haves

MBA, MHA, or similar preferred
Experience in oncology, urology, or ancillary services a plus

Responsibilities

Analyze operational, financial, and growth data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities within the Arizona market
Support development of business cases, proformas, and ROI analyses for new initiatives, service line expansions, and operational improvements
Prepare executive-ready materials including presentations, dashboards, and summaries for practice leadership and physicians
Conduct market, competitor, and service line research to inform decision-making
Lead and support cross-functional projects from planning through execution, ensuring clear timelines, ownership, and accountability
Coordinate internal teams, practice leaders, and external partners to align deliverables and expectations
Track project status, risks, and dependencies using project management tools (e.g., Monday.com, SharePoint, Excel)
Proactively identify issues and develop solutions to keep initiatives on track
Support onboarding and integration of new practices, service lines, or operational initiatives within the Arizona market
Assist with executing integration playbooks across operations, finance, legal, technology, and clinical workflows
Serve as a local operational partner during transitions, helping guide teams through change management and standardization
Partner with operations leadership on workflow optimization, process improvement, and margin initiatives
Work closely with strategic finance, FP&A, finance, marketing, analytics, and integration teams to support coordinated execution
Participate in market leadership and planning meetings, providing insights and recommendations
Build strong working relationships with physicians, practice leaders, and internal stakeholders