Sr Director, Information Technology

About the role

The Special Projects Director will lead DaVita's most critical and complex special projects within the IT Data & Artificial Intelligence (AI) lane. This role bridges innovative ideas and fosters cross-team collaboration across DaVita, overseeing enterprise-level special projects from hypothesis and framework development through to execution.

Responsibilities

• Takes the lead on all Data & AI growth-related initiatives
• Directs enterprise-level special projects from hypothesis and framework development through to execution
• Ensures successful deployment of advanced analytics and AI solutions
• Drives the development of the Data & AI team’s overarching strategy
• Establishes core KPIs/metrics, tracks progress against strategic goals, and enforces accountability and follow-through on complex action items among cross-functional team members
• Oversees the comprehensive Data & AI project portfolio, ensuring optimal resource allocation, prioritization, and alignment with overarching enterprise goals
• Maintains project health, mitigates risks across the portfolio, and evaluates the strategic ROI of ongoing and proposed AI initiatives
• Provides direct leadership and strategic direction for the Data & AI leadership team
• Proactively plans strategic agendas, develops high-impact content for presentations, and facilitates critical engagement with senior enterprise leaders to align AI priorities
• Drives the strategic process and oversees execution on critical internal team projects
• Synthesizes complex data from numerous sources, leads advanced analysis, and translates findings into specific, actionable business and clinical recommendations for the Village
• Prepares and delivers compelling executive-level presentations
• Briefs senior leadership and key stakeholders on the progress, ROI, and strategic impact of AI and data initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or similar level of experience required
• 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in IT, Data Strategy, Analytics, or AI/ML program management
• Experience in strategic planning, project management, and leadership is preferred
• Experience managing complex tech initiatives in a multi-site healthcare organization
• Familiarity with Data/AI tech stacks (e.g., Cloud data platforms, GenAI frameworks, ML operations)
• Proven track record in change management, executive communication, and demonstrated ability to partner with and influence senior leadership

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or similar level of experience required

Skills

• Strategic thought partnership
• Ability to lead through influence
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Change management
• Executive communication

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

$148,000.00 - $234,000.00/year

Schedule

Not specified