Innovation Manager

DaVita Kidney Care

2d • $85,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Responsibilities include: Lead highly interdisciplinary team to create transformative solutions to some of the Village’s biggest challenges Apply design thinking approaches to create new solutions Lead a full project lifecycle through research, data analytics, discovery, prototyping and piloting Manage a portfolio of topics, bringing business judgement to what is moved forward at each stage of the innovation process Creating a culture that is open, respectful, collaborative, driven and focused on impact About you: Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills Desire to push thinking, question assumptions, ideate and create value through research backed insights Strong sense of accountability; ability to own projects and drive them to completion Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to develop credibility quickly and build successful relationships Experience working on cross-functional teams Enjoys being part of a team Here is what you can expect when you join our Village: A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that really matter Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential A pool of diverse talent, ranging from operational excellence to strategic thinking, with ample opportunities to grow Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions A comprehensive benefits package to improve your health, your financial well-being and your future Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation 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. DaVita (NYSE: DVA) is a comprehensive kidney care provider focused on transforming care to improve the quality of life for patients globally. The company is a leading provider of kidney care services in the U.S. and has been a leader in clinical quality and innovation for more than 20 years. DaVita is working to help increase equitable access to care for patients at every stage and setting along their kidney health journey—from slowing progression of kidney disease to streamlining the transplant process, from acute hospital care to dialysis at home. As of March 31, 2022, DaVita served 200,800 patients at 2,809 outpatient dialysis centers in the U.S. The company operated an additional 346 outpatient dialysis centers in 11 other countries worldwide. DaVita has reduced hospitalizations, improved mortality and worked collaboratively to help propel the kidney care community to adopt an equitable, high-quality standard of care for patients around the globe. To learn more about what it means to be a part of our Village, visit Careers.DaVita.com. DaVita is an equal opportunity employer- Male/Female/Veterans/Disabled. To learn more about what this means click here. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background verification checks. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

Requirements

• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
• Desire to push thinking, question assumptions, ideate and create value through research backed insights
• Strong sense of accountability; ability to own projects and drive them to completion
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to develop credibility quickly and build successful relationships
• Experience working on cross-functional teams
• Enjoys being part of a team
• We are looking for an experienced candidate with a minimum of 4-7 years of work experience, preferably in a design, innovation, strategy, product, or an analytical environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead highly interdisciplinary team to create transformative solutions to some of the Village’s biggest challenges
• Apply design thinking approaches to create new solutions
• Lead a full project lifecycle through research, data analytics, discovery, prototyping and piloting
• Manage a portfolio of topics, bringing business judgement to what is moved forward at each stage of the innovation process
• Creating a culture that is open, respectful, collaborative, driven and focused on impact

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees