Sr Manager, Change Management and Deployment

Posting Date

08/28/2026

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

The Change Management and Deployment Senior Manager will support the implementation of medium to large change initiatives using process improvement and change management methodologies.  This will require working in a fast paced and highly collaborative environment, with a high level of emotional intelligence. Change deployments will include: 

• Partnering with teams across the organization to deploy new processes and innovative medical technologies  

• Use of organizational / behavioral change management strategies and tactical plans  

• Exercising strong project management skills to achieve adoption and transformational outcomes across multiple projects  

• Continuing to evolve a standard practice for change management and deployment and leading adherence to those methodologies throughout the team and organization  

The Senior Manager will directly lead and/or indirectly influence teams of highly motivated change agents with process improvement, change management, and organization development experience, and is expected to effectively manage individual work streams and communicate recommendations to business unit leads and senior executives.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

Project Management 

• Lead discussion amongst project team to identify and address risks that could impact the goal or go/no-go at each milestone  

• Effectively communicate milestones, progress and achievements to leadership 

• Manage the scope, deliverables, and overall deployment plan for multiple projects 

• Define necessary resources to deliver agreed upon objectives defined by the scope of engagement 

Change Strategy and Deployment  

• Develop the overall change strategy and drive adoption in a manner that meets the defined success of an initiative 

• Define and implement the appropriate level of engagement with project partners and sponsors 

• Continually evolve Runway's deployment standards in accordance with industry best practices while incorporating DaVita's unique approach  

• Manage a portfolio of consultative change engagements and ensure change approach aligns with our deployment standard 

Building Relationships 

• Continuously build relationships with internal and external partners to grow network of resources, including senior leaders  

• Engage with, seek support from, and identify needs in order to collaborate with senior leaders across the Village as it relates to the change initiative 

• Coach project owners on how to put our deployment standard into practice  

• Maintain a high degree of emotional intelligence in order to manage relationships  

Analytics 

• QA metrics for accuracy and complete metrics report out to stakeholders and team leadership 

• Understand the difference and when to use quantitative and qualitative data 

• Ability to coach analyst team, ad hoc, on analytical skills required for a project  

Team 

• Create a team environment that fosters bi-directional feedback and coaching  

• Drive development in broader themes across the entire team 

• Address performance declines and improvements in a timely manner 

•  Proactively identify opportunities for personal and professional growth 

• Be a fun conductor - reminds us when it’s been a while 

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 $98,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year.

 

 

 

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.