Director, Project Management; IT

Director of Project Management (IT)

DaVita is a rapidly growing Healthcare Services company driven by the unwavering pursuit of a healthier tomorrow.

Here’s what you can expect as a Director of Project Management for IT at DaVita:

This Director, Project Management (IT) advises leadership and/or business executives at the highest levels about the project portfolio, status, and resource planning for delivering strategic business initiatives. They are responsible for planning, directing, and ensuring the successful management of designed business solutions utilizing the complete resources of the PMO Office and assigned project management teams. They will provide technical assistance in identifying, evaluating, and developing methods and procedures that are efficient, effective, and meet good business practice.

They will also maintain excellent communication with upper management both within and across organizations to ensure smooth running of all projects undertaken by the team.

• Manage the strategic aspects of large, complex projects and mitigate risk and execute the goal
• Review deliverables across projects and programs and ascertain the true status of cross-lane projects and drive cross-lane teams
• Ensure project reviews and quality assurance procedures comply with IT 2.0 and the 2x2 commitments to value, cost, and timeline
• Develop and implement business process practices aligned with strategic initiatives
• Drive continuous improvement in project management standards
• Act as a liaison and provide leadership for team and area of responsibility; provide leadership, direction, and coaching on project-specific tasks as well as individual professional development
• Develop a budget and staffing plan to build a high-performance, multi-functional team with the expertise necessary to achieve development objectives
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area required or a combination of education and progressively responsible work experience in a related area may be substituted in lieu of a degree on a year-for-year basis
• +10 years IT experience required, including:
• +5 years experience coordinating and/or supporting IT business processes required
• Experience with projects in multiple technologies and functions required
• Demonstrated experience in resource management and change management techniques required
• +7 years of management, team lead, or other equivalent leadership experience
• Advanced computer skills and proficiency in MS Project required; intermediate proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook required
• Project Management Professional certification or completion of another recognized project management certification preferred

Travel: up to 50%

Nights/Weekends:
As needed

• Comprehensive benefits:
  Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
• Support for you and your family:
  Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
• Professional development programs:
  DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and developmental courses through DaVita's online training platform Star Learning
• A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that really matter
• Award‑winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential
• Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions
• A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well‑being and your future
• Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation

Join us as we pursue our vision "To Build the Greatest Healthcare Community the World has Ever Seen."

Why wait? Explore a career with DaVita today.

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