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Role Description

The PM will ideally bring expertise in vendor management, contract execution, and schedule management related to third-party engagements.

• Experience managing vendor timelines, contract milestones, and cross-organizational dependencies is highly preferred, though not required.
• Quickly establish trust with project sponsors and key stakeholders.
• Lead end-to-end AI implementation projects aligned with client objectives and organizational strategy.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external clients, serving as the primary point of contact for project communications.
• Manage cross-functional teams, including Data Scientists, Data Engineers, DaVita teammates, and contractors.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Provide polished executive communication, collaborating with Senior IT Leaders and Business Executives.
• Operate effectively in an empowered, high-accountability environment, using professional judgment to drive business value.
• Manage delivery of 2–4 large-scale, complex IT/AI projects simultaneously.
• Represent projects in governance forums and cross-departmental meetings.
• Collaborate with Project Leadership Teams to create and maintain project charters, schedules, communication plans, and change requests (PCRs).
• Serve as the single accountable party for project financial management, including forecasting, accrual tracking, variance management, contingency oversight, and labor approvals.
• Partner with lane leads to develop and maintain staffing plans.
• Proactively manage risks, issues, and dependencies; escalate appropriately to Sponsors, PMO Leadership, and Senior IT Leadership.
• (Preferred for second PM role) Manage vendor schedules, contract milestones, and third-party delivery timelines to ensure contractual and operational alignment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build long-term professional relationships grounded in trust and respect.
• Strong business and technical acumen.
• Experience managing stakeholder expectations in complex IT environments.
• Adaptable leadership style suited for dynamic environments with evolving business needs.
• Exceptional communication skills across executive, technical, and business audiences.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking capabilities.
• Ability to navigate complex organizational structures.
• Experience managing IT and AI implementation projects.
• Demonstrated track record of successful technology project delivery.
• Excellent client communication and relationship management skills.
• PMP or Agile certification required.
• Experience with Agile/Iterative tools (Jira, Confluence).
• Experience with PPM tools (Apptio TargetProcess).
• Financial management experience (Apptio One, Excel).

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience managing IT and AI implementation projects.
• Strong track record of successful project delivery in technology implementations.
• Excellent client communication and relationship management skills.
• PMP certification or Agile certification.
• Experience using Agile/Iterative project management platforms (Jira, Confluence).
• Experience using a PPM (Project and Portfolio Management) tool (Apptio Target Process).
• Experience in financial management (Apptio One, Excel).

Benefits

• Robust healthcare and benefits including Medical, Dental, vision, Disability coverage, and various other benefit options.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Transit, and Dependent Care).
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D Coverages.
• Health Savings account paired with our low-cost High Deductible Medical Plan.
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Retirement plan with employer match with immediate vesting.