Project Manager, School of Leadership

Posting Date

07/09/2025

2000 16th St, Denver, Colorado, 80202-5117, United States of America

DaVita is a leading provider of kidney care in the United States, delivering dialysis services to patients with chronic kidney failure and end-stage renal disease. Our mission is to be the provider, partner, and employer of choice.

Job Summary:
The Project Lead, School of Leadership Programs will oversee the administration, maintenance, and execution of initiatives aimed at enhancing the skills and performance of our teammates. This role involves managing multiple projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and evaluating the effectiveness of these initiatives.

The Project Lead will work collaboratively with stakeholders within DaVita University, faculty, business leaders, and learning professionals to build, develop, and maintain these programs.

Key Responsibilities:

Learning and Development Project Management:

• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of learning and development program enhancements.
• Collaborate with executive faculty, external vendors, business leaders, and learning professionals to ensure programs align with organizational goals.
• Own planning, prep, and feedback collection for training sessions and workshops.

Program Administration:

• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure timely delivery and quality outcomes of multiple projects simultaneously.
• Maintain databases and generate regular performance reports.

Performance Evaluation:

• Develop and implement metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of programs.
• Analyze data and feedback to continuously improve program offerings.
• Report on program outcomes to senior leadership.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among team members and stakeholders.
• Influence without authority and align stakeholders at all levels towards decisions.
• Provide regular updates and reports to executive leadership.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business, Human Resources, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, adult learning, or a related field.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing learning and development programs.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in data analysis and performance evaluation.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, agile, and matrixed environment.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and other educational technologies.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Personal Attributes:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• High level of adaptability and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

What We’ll Provide:

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.

• 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 development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.

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