Manager, Learning Design and Development

Posting Date

08/07/2026

330 E Beltline Ave NeSte 310, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49506-1267, United States of America

The Supervisor (M1) plays a vital role within DaVita’s Learning & Development Center of Excellence (CoE) in Wisdom. This position is responsible for managing a team of instructional designers while also contributing as an advanced practitioner in the design and development of innovative learning solutions. The Supervisor sets tactical and operational goals for the team, ensures timely delivery of high-quality learning products, fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture, and coaches team members in their professional growth. This role partners closely with program owners, business leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders to align team efforts with organizational priorities. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES  

1. Team Leadership – supervises a team of instructional designers, providing direction and handling of individual performance; sets tactical and operational goals for their team; directs & delegates work; manages progress and success within their team.  

2. Learning Design & Development - Designs and develops advanced learning experiences (ILT, vILT, eLearning, scenario-based learning, simulations, AI-driven experiences, chatbots, video, etc.) that address complex capability gaps and align with business objectives; ensures solutions are scalable and aligned to CoE standards. 

                             

3. Project & Quality Management – scopes, assigns and delegates instructional design projects; oversees multiple instructional design projects, maintaining timelines, quality benchmarks, resource alignment and risk mitigation; completes quality assurance processes; ensures consistent communication with stakeholders. 

4. Continuous Improvement & Innovation – stays ahead of learning technology trends and brings forward innovative approaches; evaluates learning solution effectiveness using data and recommends improvements; shares best practices and contributes to the growth of design capabilities across team; supports change adoption through clear communication, training, documentation and coaching. 

5. Other Duties as Assigned 

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.  

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 the role is $78,000.00 - $119,000.00 per year.

 

 

 

If a candidate is hired, they will be paid at least the minimum wage according to their geographical jurisdiction and the exemption status for the position.

New York Exempt: New York City and Long Island: $66,300.00/year, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $66,300.00/year, Remainder of New York state: $62,353.20/year New York Non-exempt: New York City and Long Island: $17.00/hour, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $17.00/hour, Remainder of New York state: $16.00/hour

Washington Exempt: $80,168.40/year Washington Non-exempt: Bellingham: $19.13/hour, Burien: $21.71/hour, Everette: $20.77/hour, Unincorporated King County: $20.82/hour, Renton: $21.57/hour, Seattle: $21.30/hour, Tukwila: $21.65/hour, Remainder of Washington state: $17.13/hour

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.