Manager of Strategic Operations New Boston, MA

Shields Health Solutions; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Shields Health Solutions is seeking a Strategic Operations Manager to partner with our Executive Leadership Team on growth initiatives, operational excellence, and enterprise strategy. This role suits professionals from investment banking, private equity, or management consulting who want a leadership-path in a fast-growing healthcare company.

You'll develop financial models, market analyses, and business cases while supporting senior leaders with data-driven insights to drive revenue growth and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years in Investment Banking, Private Equity, management consulting, corporate strategy, or FP&A.
• Strong modeling, valuation, and quantitative analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Executive Leadership to execute strategic initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional projects from concept to implementation.
• Develop financial models, business cases, and investment analyses.
• Support revenue growth and operational excellence via data-driven insights.
• Prepare board materials and executive-level reporting.
• Evaluate new business opportunities and partnerships.
• Support growth plans and alignment with enterprise strategy.
• Drive transformation and optimize organizational performance.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Executive communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Location: Boston Metro Area (highly preferred)
Ideal Backgrounds: Investment Banking, Private Equity, Management Consulting, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Development, Strategic Finance, M&A, Transaction Advisory, or FP&A
Base Salary: $130,000 - $150,000 + Annual Bonus Opportunity
Compensation will be determined based on experience, education, specialized skills, and overall qualifications.
Travel: Approximately 25%

About the Opportunity

Shields Health Solutions is seeking a Strategic Operations Manager to partner closely with our Executive Leadership Team on high-impact growth initiatives, operational excellence, business transformation, and enterprise strategy. This role is ideal for professionals with experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity, Management Consulting, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Development, Strategic Finance, M&A, or other highly analytical, fast-paced environments who are looking to transition into a leadership-track role within a rapidly growing healthcare organization.

You'll work on the company's most critical business priorities, including financial modeling, market analysis, business case development, growth strategy, operational improvement initiatives, and executive-level decision support. This position offers exceptional exposure to senior leadership and serves as a proven pathway into broader leadership opportunities across the organization.

What You'll Do

• Partner directly with Executive Leadership to execute key 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 through 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.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 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.
• Proven 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.

Why Join Shields?

• 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 on a high-growth healthcare company.
• Clear path toward leadership and growth-focused roles across the organization.
• Dynamic, collaborative, and results-driven culture.
• Opportunity to leverage your investment banking, consulting, strategic finance, or private equity experience in an operating role with significant visibility and influence.

Solid computer skills are required, including proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) for communication, documentation, and data management, as well as, navigating the internet and web-based platforms. Data entry and computer skills will be evaluated through an assessment as part of the pre-employment process.

Shields Health Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Shields Health Solutions is committed to providing an inclusive hiring experience; if you need assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process, please email [e-mail].