Director, Strategic Projects (Lab)

Posting Date

05/05/2026

3000 Davita Way, Deland, Florida, 32724-2039, United States of America

General Purpose of the Job 

 

The Special Projects Director is responsible for driving all strategic and operational initiatives within the group including overseeing the Projects and Events/Communications teams. This role requires strategic thought partnership, the ability to lead through influence, and cross-functional collaboration to advance key departmental and Village-wide efforts. The Special Project Director will manage special projects, develop and operationalize team strategy, and ensure the efficient use of resources to achieve strategic goals across the department.  

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

 

• Strategic Leadership and Support: Provides direct leadership proactively planning meeting agendas, developing content for presentations, and facilitating engagement with senior leaders. Leads the Special Projects and Events/Communications team. 

• Builds High Performing Team: Attracts, develops, and retains talent within team. Identifies and constructively addresses teammate challenges.  

•  Special Projects and Growth Initiatives: Takes the lead on all growth-related initiatives, bridging ideas and fostering cross-team collaboration across DaVita. Manages special projects initiated at a corporate or strategic level, from hypothesis and framework development to execution. 

• Strategy Development and Execution: Helps develop and operationalize the team’s strategy. Establishes metrics, tracks progress against strategic goals, and ensures accountability and follow-through on action items among team members. 

• Analysis and Reporting: Drives the strategic process and oversees execution on internal team projects. Responsible for synthesizing data from numerous sources, leading analysis, and translating findings into specific, actionable recommendations. 

• Executive-Level Communications: Prepares and delivers executive-level presentations to brief senior leadership and key stakeholders on strategic initiatives and project progress. 

• Other Duties as Assigned 

 

Education and Requirements 

 Describe any required or preferred education and experience criteria (i.e. bachelor’s degree preferred, or management experience required).  

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or similar level of experience required (MBA preferred) 

Experience: A minimum of 6 to 8 years of relevant experience  

Experience in strategic planning, project management, and leadership is preferred. 

Demonstrated ability to partner with and influence senior leadership. 

 

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