Davita

Director, Program Management (IKC)

Davita$98K — $155K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-10 years in strategy or program management, preferably in healthcare or value-based care.
  • Bachelor’s degree required; MBA is a strong plus.
  • Demonstrated people leadership with experience in coaching and developing teams.
  • Deep knowledge of Medicare Advantage, especially Special Needs Plans (SNPs).
  • Strong background in strategic account or partner relationship management within healthcare.
  • Proven ability to lead large-scale business strategies and navigate ambiguity.
  • Exceptional communication skills, capable of influencing in a complex organization.

Responsibilities

  • Own the product lifecycle for DaVita's C-SNP offerings, from ideation to market launch.
  • Serve as the key relationship owner for C-SNP health plan partners, driving collaboration and strategic planning.
  • Leverage data to provide insights on market trends and make informed strategic decisions.
  • Lead market evaluations to determine new opportunities and optimize existing markets.
  • Ensure cross-functional teams work efficiently toward shared goals in C-SNP program management.
  • Develop and cultivate a strong talent base aligned with operational and financial expertise in IKC.
  • Create and enhance processes to support operational success in C-SNP programs.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with a 401(k) match.
  • Family support resources, including backup child and elder care and counseling services.
  • Professional development programs, including on-demand courses through DaVita’s online platform.
Full Job Description

Posting Date

09/18/2026

2000 16th Street, Denver, Colorado, 80202, United States of America

The Director will join DaVita’s Integrated Kidney Care (IKC) business, our value-based care entity. Reporting to the Director of IKC Program Management, this leader will be a key member of the team that oversees IKC’s growth strategy and programmatic success.

This teammate will own and drive two critical functions: C-SNP product strategy and C-SNP account management. They will be responsible for defining the future of our C-SNP product, including designing and executing strategies to support product and market growth, while also managing strategic relationships with our Medicare Advantage health plan partners to ensure mutual success. The ideal candidate will be a strategic, agile, and organized leader who excels at building relationships and driving complex, cross-functional initiatives.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • C-SNP Product & Network Strategy: Own the product lifecycle for DaVita's C-SNP offerings, from ideation to launch and oversight. Design and lead strategic projects to assess relevant product opportunities, incorporating member insights, competitive trends, and financial performance to optimize our product portfolio. Strategically build and manage provider networks in collaboration with our health plan partners to ensure sufficient access to care for C-SNP members.

  • Strategic Account Management: Serve as the relationship owner for key C-SNP health plan partners. Drive joint strategic planning, lead regular business reviews, and manage contract performance to ensure alignment and growth. Partner with DaVita operations, clinical, actuarial, finance, and IT teams to address partner priorities.

  • Strategic Analysis & Communication: Leverage data to deliver insights related to market and competitive trends, making sound decisions to move the team and strategy forward. Prepare and deliver persuasive recommendations and impactful presentations to executive leadership and external partners.

  • Market Evaluation & Execution: Mature our decision framework and analytical approach for identifying which new markets to enter and which existing markets to optimize or exit, in close partnership with our actuarial and operations teams.

  • Cross-Functional Program Leadership: Provide strategic project oversight to ensure all teams are working in lockstep to deliver on goals. Facilitate cross-functional launch and management of C-SNP markets and products in coordination with our health plan partners.

  • Team Leadership & Talent Development: Develop and retain strong talent, building a team that is analytical and process-minded while also understanding the operational, clinical, and financial aspects of IKC. Provide feedback that connects individual performance with team outcomes.

  • Process Improvement: Develop processes and codify perspectives to ensure operational success for our C-SNP programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • 7-10 years of relevant work experience in strategy, program management, or a related field.

  • Bachelor’s degree required; MBA is a plus.

  • Proven experience in people leadership, including coaching and developing direct reports.

  • Experience in Healthcare and Value-based care preferred

  • Deep experience in Medicare Advantage, particularly with Special Needs Plans (SNPs), is a significant plus.

  • Proven experience in strategic account management or partner relationship management within the healthcare industry.

  • Comfort leading large-scale business strategy projects and navigating ambiguity.

  • Expert communicator and influencer with the ability to build strong relationships and navigate a complex, matrixed organization.

  • Skilled developer of presentations; excellent at analytical interpretation and driving to the “so what”; proficient in Excel.

  • Driven leader with the ability to thrive in a very fast-paced, hard-working, and fun environment.

  • Personal values in line with DaVita's Core Values of Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment, and Fun.

  • Travel: Up to 20%

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.  

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

The Salary Range for the role is $98,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year.

 

 

For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates

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  

  

About Davita

Since 1992, HealthCare Partners has been committed to developing innovative models of healthcare delivery that improve our patients' quality of life while containing healthcare costs. Our strength is in our steadfast commitment to our guiding principle of coordinated care. Our physicians strive daily to bring the benefits of coordinated care to more than 575,000 managed care patients in California, who represent the diversity of cultures, socioeconomic groups, ages, and health statuses in the communities we serve.

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Join DaVita, a leader in healthcare services, and become part of a company that values innovation, leadership, and a commitment to providing quality care. At DaVita, we offer a range of job opportunities that allow professionals to thrive in a culture that fosters growth and diversity.

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At DaVita, we are dedicated to a collaborative team environment where each member’s skills are valued and nurtured. Our focus on professional development and leadership training ensures that every team member can reach their full potential. Whether you are looking for a position in healthcare, administration, or support, DaVita offers a path for career advancement and personal growth.

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With DaVita, you are encouraged to grow both professionally and personally. Our benefits package is designed to support our team members’ health, well-being, and financial growth. We believe in nurturing our employees' careers with robust training programs, including diversity training and skills development workshops.

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Learn more about Davita
Size
69,000 employees
Market Cap
$6.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$773.6 million
Founded
1992
5 Year Trend
+1.6%
Revenue
$11.5 billion
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