Strategic Partner Manager

Overview Seeking candidates located in North Carollina metro areas Unified is a nationwide community of providers, operations specialists, and thought leaders who look for the greatest opportunities to impact every woman’s health, at every stage of their journeys. We are unparalleled in our scale and ability to adapt to address unmet and underserved needs. Through 815+ clinics, 23 IVF labs, nationwide telehealth capabilities, and targeted case management, our 2,700+ independent, affiliated providers deliver comprehensive women’s health services and continuously work to implement methods and develop techniques or platforms that improve the healthcare experience. We remain focused on enabling the discovery of new ways for our affiliated providers to deliver the high-quality care experience women deserve, in the ways they most wish to receive it, and collaborate across our community to make our vision a reality The Strategic Growth Manager is an in-market strategic partner between the Unified Women’s Healthcare managed service organization (MSO), Market Leadership, and affiliated Care Centers. This role focuses on driving practice growth, financial performance, provider engagement, strategic planning, initiative adoption, market expansion, revenue optimization, and measurable practice performance improvement. They leverage practice performance analytics, market insights, reporting, and on-site engagement to identify opportunities for improvement and partner with Care Center Managers, physicians, and cross-functional teams to execute growth plans, optimize revenue, expand services, improve patient access, and strengthen operational performance. A key aspect of the role is maintaining a strong performance cadence through quarterly business reviews, schedule reviews, on-site meetings, and ongoing touchpoints with physicians and practice leaders, ensuring alignment on strategic priorities, financial outcomes, provider engagement, initiative adoption, and growth opportunities. Success in this role requires a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, with a strong focus on building trusted physician relationships, enhancing provider engagement, and enabling Care Centers to achieve sustainable growth and high-quality patient outcomes. Responsibilities Serve as a growth-focused strategic partner for Care Center Managers and physicians, strengthening physician relationships, provider engagement, and alignment around market growth priorities. Leverage practice performance analytics, market insights, reporting, and on-site observations to identify, prioritize, and execute revenue optimization opportunities, including ancillary services, new service lines, payer mix strategies, patient access optimization, and scalable operational efficiencies. Lead Care Center strategic planning, quarterly business reviews, and market expansion planning by partnering with Market and Functional leaders to translate enterprise growth strategies into measurable practice-level action plans. Monitor patient and provider satisfaction, access metrics, and response times to identify barriers and coordinate action plans that improve the care experience and support operational and financial outcomes. Drive adoption of enterprise growth initiatives by collaborating with Unified partners, including Revenue Cycle, CCRM, Virtual Health, MFM, UMAMS, Lucina, and other functional teams, to support consistent execution across Care Centers. Track and communicate progress against NPSR goals, growth plan execution, provider alignment, initiative adoption, and other agreed-upon performance measures. Additional Responsibilities Perform other duties and special projects as assigned. Qualifications Bachelors degree or higher preferred, requiring highly developed language and reasoning skills. 4+ years experience in a health care organization with broad industry knowledge of patient care management, community-based physician Care Center management, managed care, practice operations, and practice financials. Women’s health experience is a plus. Change management experience. Effective communication skills. Highly developed organizational skill including the ability to work effectively on multiple projects simultaneously to deliver on-time completion. Excellent operational, analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong influence, stakeholder management, cross-functional leadership, and change management skills. Attention to detail and ability to work with limited supervision is essential. Ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others internally and externally. Financially astute – ensure reliable and consistent reporting and forecasting of budgets, creating and review of financial analysis/proformas and management of P&L statement. Travel Time Required:up to 60% with onsite visits required We’re here for you—both personally and professionally. Our benefits are designed to support you and your family at every stage of life. From health and wellness to financial security and career growth, we offer a comprehensive package to help you thrive. Here’s a look at what we offer: Health Coverage Medical, dental, and vision plans, fertility benefits, and supplemental insurance options. Paid Time Off Vacation, personal days, and paid holidays to help you recharge. Financial & Retirement Planning 401(k) with employer contribution, plus Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). Income Protection Short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, basic life insurance, and optional additional coverage. Wellbeing Support Employee Assistance Program, commuter benefits, pet insurance, and identity theft protection. Professional Development Opportunities and resources to support your career growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr