Strategic Operations Manager

Why Join Us? 

At United Urology Group, our employees are at the heart of our mission and have incredible opportunities to impact our patients' lives with their urologic care.

We foster a culture that thrives on compassion, teamwork, integrity, and diversity, all of which start with our staff! We deliver a cohesive approach to urologic care that provides patients with access to experienced specialists, a superb team of healthcare professionals, and the most advanced technology for patient treatments and therapies. We offer competitive salaries and a great work/life balance: enjoy your weekends! UUG offers outstanding benefits, including tuition reimbursement, health, dental, and vision insurance, corporate discounts, and much more!
 

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.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Strategic & Analytical Support:

· 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

· Project Management & Execution

· 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

Operations & Integrations Support:

· 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

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

· 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

Key Competencies:

· 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

Qualification:

· Bachelor’s degree required, MBA, MHA, or similar preferred

· 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

· Experience in oncology, urology, or ancillary services a plus

Knowledge, Competencies & Skills:

· 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.

Direct Reports:

· N/A

Travel:

· Ability and willingness to travel locally within the Arizona market as needed.

Physical Requirements for the Job:

· Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.

· Ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.

· Ability to work at a computer for prolonged periods of time.

· Manual dexterity required for standard office equipment use.