Strategic Operations Specialist: Cross-Functional Impact

Datavant; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 104,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Datavant is seeking a Strategic Operations professional to lead multi‑stakeholder initiatives from strategy through execution in a high‑growth healthcare tech environment.

You will work across operations, client-facing teams, and leadership, shaping plans, metrics, and rhythms while influencing without direct authority. A strong blend of strategy, program management, and analytics is essential.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, business operations, or program management.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and program management; structure ambiguous problems with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with executive-ready presentations.
• Strong stakeholder management; influence without authority with senior leaders.
• Proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, and Google Slides; open to using AI tools.
• Self-starter who prioritizes quality and learns quickly from feedback.

Responsibilities

• Own strategy and problem solving, defining questions and driving recommendations.
• Lead cross‑functional initiatives with timelines, risks, and stakeholder alignment.
• Develop operating models and playbooks to scale the business.
• Prepare executive materials and leadership updates; drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with operations, client-facing, and corporate teams on priorities.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Program management

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Self-starter

AI tools curiosity

Analytical thinking

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Google Slides

Job description

Datavant is seeking a Strategic Operations professional to lead multi‑stakeholder initiatives from strategy through execution in a high‑growth healthcare tech environment.

You will work across operations, client-facing teams, and leadership, shaping plans, metrics, and rhythms while influencing without direct authority. A strong blend of strategy, program management, and analytics is essential.