Project Manager, IKC Clinical Programs

Project Manager – Office of the Chief Medical Officer (OCMO) The Project Manager for the Office of the Chief Medical Officer (OCMO) is a strategic, cross‑functional individual who partners with multiple OCMO teammates to drive Integrated Kidney Care (IKC) clinical projects, strengthen physician engagement, align stakeholders, build consistent management systems, and ensure execution of high‑priority initiatives. The role focuses on the Value‑Based Care programs within DaVita Integrated Kidney Care, including CMMI, regional and national payor contracts. This individual thrives in complexity, brings structure to ambiguity, and drives execution by building alignment and influence across physicians and field leaders. The ideal candidate is highly organized, thrives in an ever‑changing environment, and has strong communication skills. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Project Execution and Delivery: Manage provider engagement projects from initiation to completion. Develop and maintain detailed project plans, track milestones, and ensure deliverables are met on time. Develop and oversee management systems for OCMO, with Integrated Kidney Care as the primary focus. This includes creating, in partnership with OCMO, reoccurring physician‑facing educational content for our Value‑Based Care partners as appropriate to the VBC program. Strategic Partnership and Alignment: Partner with OCMO, DKC, and IKC leaders to align priorities and streamline execution of cross‑functional initiatives. Coordinate and monitor progress on special projects across IKC Office of the Chief Medical Officer, Group Medical Directors and partner teams, ensuring timely execution and impact. Optimize leader time through strategic scheduling, roundtables, and payor forums. Highlight management process gaps or improvement opportunities, then implement solutions. Performance Monitoring and Resource Management: Track and report on project progress and outcomes. Identify risks or roadblocks and recommend well‑reasoned solutions to keep projects on track. Reinforce the IKC OCMO team brand by highlighting their value, contributions, and impact across our Value‑Based Care programs (Gov’t and Commercial). Cross‑Functional Coordination: Support IKC (CKD, Quality Measures, Gov’t Programs) education initiatives, including physician workgroups, live meetings, and training sessions. Integrate practice outreach and other physician engagement initiatives into OCMO processes with a hyper focus on partner of choice, the DaVita Kidney Care/Integrated Kidney Care clinical strategy and IKC quality metrics. Other Duties as Assigned Education and Requirements Required 3+ years of experience in healthcare operations, physician engagement, or clinical strategy. Demonstrated success leading complex, cross‑functional initiatives with physicians and executive stakeholders. Strong communication, relationship management, and executive influence skills. Travel up to 20% as needed. Preferred Familiarity with physician practice operations, clinical quality programs, and Value‑Based Care. Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel. Project/program management certification a plus. Proactive and solutions‑oriented; able to manage ambiguity, build trust, and influence without direct authority. Additional Requirements Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. Proven track record of delivering on project goals and managing processes. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team. Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills. Language Skills: possession of the written and verbal communication skills necessary to successfully perform the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of the position. ADA/Reasonable Accommodations: DaVita provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential Physical and/or Mental functions of a position. Work Environment: Level III – Moderate noise (e.g., business office with computers or printers, light traffic). No required tasks involve greater exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues than would be encountered by a visitor. The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or other hazardous conditions. Vision adequate to perform the essential duties/responsibilities of position. May be required to demonstrate the ability to differentiate colors on a test strip. Physical Demands: Physical requirements can vary. These must be reviewed with management. In general, the position requires the following activities: Ability to lift minimum of 5 lbs to a maximum 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 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 to 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. 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. The salary range for this role is $70,000.00–$106,000.00 per year. Further details including specific jurisdictional rates can be found at DaVita.jobs/WageRates. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr DaVit