Sr Program Manager, Clinical Programs

DaVita Kidney Care

89d • $100,000 - $147,000

About The Position

The Senior Program Manager for the Office of the Chief Medical Officer (OCMO) is a strategic, cross-functional leader who partners with multiple Group Medical Directors (GMDs) and OCMO leadership to drive clinical outcomes, strengthen physician engagement, align stakeholders, build consistent management systems, and ensure execution of high-priority initiatives. This individual thrives in complexity, brings structure to ambiguity, and drives execution by building alignment and influence across physicians, executives, and field leaders. The ideal candidate balances strategic vision with disciplined execution, is highly organized, and communicates effectively across all levels of the Village.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree. Preferred degree areas include Healthcare Administration, Business, Organizational Leadership, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in healthcare operations, physician engagement, or clinical strategy.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives with physician and executive stakeholders.
• Strong communication, relationship management, and executive influence skills.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree (MHA, MBA, MPH) or equivalent healthcare leadership experience.
• Familiarity with physician practice operations, clinical quality programs, and value-based care.
• Project/program management certification (PMP, Lean Six Sigma).
• Proactive and solutions-oriented; able to manage ambiguity, build trust, and influence without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee management systems for GMDs, including dashboards, recurring reviews, and KPI tracking that create visibility into physician engagement, clinical outcomes, and organizational impact.
• Highlight management process gaps or improvement opportunities, then implement solutions.
• Integrate Focus Practice Outreach and other physician engagement initiatives into OCMO processes.
• Lead communication campaigns that clarify GMD/OCMO roles and strengthen their visibility across the Village.
• Expand 'Get Smart with OCMO' content and reach, ensuring accessibility and relevance.
• Design and launch a practical GMD 'Guide' for field leaders (RODs, Palmers, SDCS, IKC Ops).
• Partner with OCMO, DKC, and IKC leaders to align priorities and streamline execution of cross-functional initiatives.
• Support Clinical Subcommittee topics, ensuring preparation and follow-through for OCMO leaders.
• Coordinate and monitor progress on special projects across OCMO and partner teams, ensuring timely execution and impact.
• Optimize leader time through strategic scheduling, roundtables, and forums.
• Collaborate with GMDs and OCMO leadership to define team culture, strategy, and professional development pathways.
• Support OCMO education initiatives, including physician workgroups, live meetings, and training sessions.
• Facilitate recurring team and stakeholder engagements to drive alignment, learning, and growth.
• Build and reinforce the GMD team brand by highlighting its role, contributions, and impact across the Village.
• Promote engagement by ensuring teammates feel connected to Village strategy, values, and outcomes.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees