Manager, Talent Acquisition Projects

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As a Manager of the Talent Acquisition Projects Team, you will lead a small team of Project Managers to create and execute project work plans for highly visible, high-impact people and technology projects across the organization. You will coordinate the work of cross functional project teams and vendors to develop and scale the solution(s), all while keeping executive stakeholders informed of current project status. Projects adapt to business needs regularly; activities may include: analyzing, improving/standardizing, and managing existing processes to drive engagement, experience and the utilization of TA tools and resources; providing analyses and reporting to key internal stakeholders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Drive results. Scope project deliverables and goals to determine appropriate resource needs. Create and update project plans to achieve key milestones with limited guidance/oversight. Prioritize and delegate work across the team.  Remove minor to moderate obstacles independently. Communicate regular updates to Director/VP stakeholders.

Think analytically. Provide oversight to the team project portfolio including partnering closely with leadership on project objectives, KPIs, and overarching direction.  Distill complex business problems into cohesive, impactful stories; build appropriate horizontal and vertical logic in presentations.  Uses critical thinking to solve the right problem end-to-end. Can independently perform analyses and QA others work.

Influence stakeholders. Present information concisely and coherently. Explain the “why” and adjust to audience needs. Facilitate effective meetings with objectives and agendas. Effectively navigate tough situations and escalate to leadership as appropriate.

Lead. Apply judgment to project decisions and make recommendations to leaders. Approach challenges with composure, optimism, and options. Set clear expectations for the team and hold them accountable.  Seek and give feedback regularly. Uses discretion with sensitive topics.

Build relationships across departments. Create collaborative partnerships with peers and leadership that bring diverse perspectives together to create win-win outcomes. Manage relationships with senior business leaders and influence a diverse group of stakeholders through effective communication and strong interpersonal skills.

Contribute to team culture. Make project work fun and fulfilling. Manage workload to promote work-life balance and wellness for self and others while connecting to broader Village events. Motivate, coach and develop direct reports. Cultivate a high level of collaboration within core team & partner relationships.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 6-8 years of relevant experience in project management, preferably in Talent, People, or Analytic related functions.
• Bachelor's Degree Required
• Experience managing and coaching direct reports.  In-direct leadership experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives with high visibility and strategic importance.
• Advanced communication and influencing skills, including experience presenting to executive audiences.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Microsoft applications.
• Healthcare industry experience preferred.
• PMP certification preferred.

Travel: Occasional travel for critical in-person team meetings and events.  Less than 5%.

Here is what you can expect when you join our Village:
• A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that really matter.
• Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.
• 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.
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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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At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second.  We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong."  Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

This position will be open for a minimum of three days.

Salary/ Wage Range

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits  

Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process.  You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.