Strategic Operations Manager

Zelis

Strategic Operations Manager responsible for operational leadership and strategic projects at Zelis. Engaging with business unit leadership to align priorities and execute initiatives for growth.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeSt. Petersburg • Florida, Massachusetts, Montana, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,000 - $145,350 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and support the operating rhythm of the business unit, including monthly and quarterly cadences with the Enterprise
Develop agendas, materials, and analyses to ensure meetings are efficient, data-driven, and decision-oriented
Track follow-ups, decisions, and action items to drive accountability and execution
Partner closely with Payments BU leadership, Finance and Enterprise Strategy
Act as connective tissue between the business unit and the broader enterprise, ensuring alignment on priorities and decisions
Influence prioritization and investment decisions through clear insights, structured analysis, and strong executive communication
Lead and support strategic analyses to identify and evaluate new growth opportunities (e.g., new markets, products, customer segments, partnerships, or M&A themes)
Build market sizing, financial models, and business cases to support investment decisions
Conduct competitive and industry research to inform strategic recommendations
Support senior leaders with clear, concise recommendations and executive-ready materials

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of professional 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
Startup or high-growth company experience is a plus
Experience in healthcare, payments, or fintech is a plus but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial modelingdata analysismarket sizingbusiness case developmentcompetitive researchstrategic analysisinvestment decision supportstructured analysisexecutive communication

Soft Skills

analytical skillswritten communicationverbal communicationorganizational skillsdetail-orientedmulti-taskingstrategic thinkingtactical executioninfluence