The Strategy Operations Manager is responsible for leading the implementation of business strategies and initiatives, also customer value solutions and projects management.
This role has no direct reports and it is on-site.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the execution of the LATAM Strategic Plan, ensuring alignment with regional and global business priorities.
• Partner with Business Units to design, validate, and implement customer value solutions that address market needs and support business growth
• Manage and coordinate strategic regional initiatives, acting as a PMO to drive execution, governance, timelines, and stakeholder alignment.
• Assess market dynamics, regulatory environments, access challenges, and competitive landscapes to identify strategic opportunities and risks.
• Develop executive-level presentations, business cases, and decision-support materials to communicate recommendations and progress.
• Other incidental duties
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's Degree in in related field , 8 years years experience of hands on experience and at least 3 years direct experience in strategy, management consulting, business development or
• Master's Degree or equivalent, 6 years related experience or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria
Required Skills:
• Ability to synthesize complex information into a high-level strategic message, and to interpret internal/external business factors into recommendations and solutions.
• Demonstrated experience working with a range of professionals to help navigate through complex situations.
• Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders to adopt value-based strategies. Excellent communication skills
• Proven expertise in PowerPoint, Excel, clinical and financial comprehension, strategic frameworks, and live presentations, with high attention to detail and output.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects to identify and implement value creation opportunities across the organization
• Extensive understanding and interpretation of complicated market dynamics with the ability to identify and quantify market potential, and build business case with both business and financial analysis skills
• Ability to develop business cases for new initiatives, including ROI projections and risk assessments.
• Monitor and report on the performance of strategic initiatives, using KPIs and dashboards to track progress and impact.
• Ability to listen to stakeholders, discover unmet needs, develop strong rapport with audience, and be customer-focused.
• Strict attention to detail
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively escalate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organization
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment
• Ability to represent leadership on sections of projects within a specific area interfacing with project managers
• Knowledge of healthcare market dynamics and key stakeholders (physicians, hospitals, payers)
• Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- At least 8 years of hands-on related experience
- At least 3 years of direct experience in strategy, management consulting, or business development
- Alternatively, a master’s degree or equivalent with at least 6 years of related experience
- Experience leading cross-functional strategic projects and initiatives
- Experience developing business cases, ROI projections, risk assessments, and financial analyses
- Expertise in PowerPoint and Excel
- Knowledge of healthcare market dynamics and stakeholders, including physicians, hospitals, and payers
- Ability to synthesize complex information into strategic recommendations
- Strong stakeholder influencing, communication, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Edwards Lifesciences Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is considered strong, with multiple plan choices, HSA options, and fertility support, and the company highlights holistic well‑being programs.
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Retirement Support — A company 401(k) match and well‑regarded retirement offerings add clear long‑term value to total compensation.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a discount and look‑back feature makes equity ownership accessible and enhances the total rewards package.
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What We Do
Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW), is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. We thrive on discovery and expanding the boundaries of medical technology, serving patients in 100+ countries, with the help of our employees in areas including Clinical Affairs, Quality Engineering, Research & Development, Regulatory Affairs, Sales & Marketing, corporate functions and more. Our roots date back to 1958 when Miles Lowell Edwards, a retired engineer with a background in hydraulics and fuel pump operations, set out to build the first artificial heart. Edwards believed the heart could be mechanized and was encouraged by Dr. Albert Starr to focus on developing an artificial heart valve. After just two years, the first Starr-Edwards mitral valve was developed and successfully placed in a patient. This innovation spawned Edwards Laboratories. Miles’ fascination with healing the heart and helping patients with heart disease stemmed from his own experience with rheumatic fever as a teenager and continues to fuel our patient-first culture today. Today, we are as passionate about providing innovative solutions for people fighting cardiovascular disease as we have ever been. It's our Credo. It takes integrity, collaboration, innovation, and focus. We are leaders in the design and manufacture of tissue replacement heart valves and repair products as well as advanced hemodynamic monitoring. We partner with physicians to innovate products designed to help patients live longer, healthier, and more productive lives. Our work is both rewarding and a privilege. The importance of what we do defines our approach. We work together to create an environment where ideas can flourish and we provide our people with the resources, expertise and support to bring those ideas to life. For our legal terms and trademarks, please visit: https://www.edwards.com/legal/legal-terms
