Sr. Project Manager, Talent Acquisition Projects

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The Sr. Project Manager on the Talent Acquisition (TA) Projects Team, leads cross-functional projects that enhance and scale TA processes, tools, and performance. This role is responsible for driving strategic initiatives from planning through execution, integrating data and insights to influence decisions, and ensuring sustained impact across the organization. The Sr. Project Manager partners closely with internal stakeholders, including senior leaders, to manage complex projects, improve systems and workflows, and elevate how Talent Acquisition delivers value to the business.

The ideal candidate is a strategic think and structured problem solver with a passion for improving outcomes, enabling teams, and navigating ambiguity. This role offers high visibility and impact across Talent Acquisition, People Services and Operations teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead Strategic Programs: Design and manage enterprise-level TA projects by defining scope, goals, timelines and success measures.
• Enable Process and Systems Improvements: Assess current-state processes tools, identify improvement opportunities, and implement scalable solutions.
• Deliver Insights and Drive Decisions: Define KPIs, build dashboards, and provide progress updates to senior stakeholders with strong storytelling.
• Influence and Collaborate Across Teams: Foster strong relationships across Talent Acquisition, Ops and Tech teams. Navigate complex stakeholder environments to ensure alignment and coordination across efforts.
• Coach and Maintain Project Rigor: Provide mentorship and coaching to project managers, helping build team capacity and consistency in delivery.
• Contribute to Team Culture and Growth: Promote a strong sense of team, connection, and share success.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 5-7 years of relevant experience in program or project management, preferably in Talent, People, or Analytic related functions.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives with high visibility and strategic importance.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Microsoft applications.
• Advanced analytical skills with ability to translate data into action. Proficiency in Excel, dashboarding, and data storytelling.
• Advanced communication and influencing skills, including experience presenting to executive audiences.
• Healthcare industry experience preferred
• Travel less than 5%

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  

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