Sr Manager, Data Intelligence

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Sr. Manager, Data Intelligence

General Purpose of the Job

The Senior Manager, Data Product is responsible for leading a team of data professionals to develop and maintain data products that

• Are high quality, reusable, scalable, and curated data assets that serve high impact use cases

• Codify corporate facts using standardized business rules to create a shared understanding, clarity, and alignment across the Village

This role will be accountable for the effective, efficient, and agile delivery of data products — from technical requirements, to development (on Nexus/Google EDP to start and on future platforms/tools TBD), testing, delivery, warranty, enhancements and maintenance.  This role will also be accountable for identifying dependencies and coordinating with the relevant teams (governance, silver layer/source data teams, and other teams as needed).  The Senior Manager will, at a minimum, lead a core full stack development team but may also, as needed, support additional scrum teams based on demand and funding availability.

The Senior Manager aligns technical delivery with business objectives, drives operational excellence through process improvement, and fosters a culture of innovation and accountability. This leader acts as a key partner to business stakeholders, managing expectations, risks, and resources to deliver high-quality solutions that support DaVita’s mission.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Delivery Leadership

• Oversee the execution of the technical delivery portfolio, ensuring all projects and products are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

• Define and drive delivery strategies that align with organizational goals and long-term technology roadmaps.

• Partner with Product and leaders to prioritize initiatives and translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

Product and Domain Owner Management & Communication

• Serve as the primary point of escalation for delivery issues and risks.

• Communicate project status, health, and metrics to senior leadership and partners via regular business reviews.

• Manage complex relationships, negotiating priorities and managing expectations across cross-functional groups.

Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Manage and mentor a high-performing team

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, psychological safety, and accountability.

• Conduct performance reviews, provide actionable feedback, and drive career development planning for direct reports.

• Oversee resource allocation and capacity planning to ensure teams are staffed effectively to meet demand.

Operational Excellence & Process Improvement

• Define and champion a data product lifecycle (SDLC) framework. Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics (e.g., velocity, cycle time, defect rates) to measure and improve team performance.

• Identify systemic bottlenecks and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and quality.

Financial & Vendor Management

• Participate in annual budgeting and forecasting processes for the delivery organization.

• Manage vendor relationships and oversee the work of external contractors or partners as needed.

Education and Experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field required.

Experience:

• Minimum of 6-8 years of progressive experience in IT, software development, or technical program management.

• Minimum of 3-5+ years in leadership roles in data and/or reporting related development efforts   

• Proven track record of delivering complex technical products in a large enterprise environment.

Specialized Experience, Training, Certifications, or Qualifications

Required:

• Strong understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall).

• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Experience with project management and delivery tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet).

• Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets.

Preferred:

• Experience in the Healthcare industry.

• Certifications: PMP, CSM, SAFe Agilist, or ITIL.

Work and Time Requirements

• Travel: Up to 10-15% as needed.

• Nights/Weekends: Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to support critical releases or operational issues

• Work Environment: Level III – Moderate noise (e.g., business office with computers or printers, light traffic).

• Physical Demands: Ability to lift minimum of 5 lbs to a max of 50 lbs unassisted and able to stand, sit, stoop, walk, stretch, reach, and use full range of body motions. Manual dexterity as required for specific equipment and ability to use computer keyboard and peripherals.

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.

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.