Job Description

Posting Date

07/01/20262000 16th Street, Denver, Colorado, 80202, United States of America

The Marketing & Communications Project Manager is a critical driver within the Project Management Office (PMO), responsible for managing large, complex initiatives with limited oversight. This individual serves as a strategic partner, independently guiding projects from ideation through execution while ensuring alignment with overarching program and business goals.

At this level, this role moves beyond task execution to true project ownership. The Project Manager is expected to make well-reasoned recommendations, anticipate and neutralize risks, and build strong cross-functional partnerships. This position is ideal for an experienced project management professional who thrives in ambiguity, excels at stakeholder communication, and is ready to deliver comprehensive results that impact the broader Village.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management & Execution (Accountability & Complexity)

• Independently manage large or complex projects and processes, driving them to successful completion with limited oversight.
• Define project scope, schedules, deliverables, and resource requirements, translating ambiguous requests into actionable work plans.
• Deliver consistently on goals for assigned projects by making well-reasoned recommendations to keep work moving forward.
• Actively monitor progress, identify dependencies, and proactively neutralize risks or roadblocks before they impact project timelines.

Stakeholder Coordination & Communication (Influence & Emotional Intelligence)

• Build and maintain strong partnerships across peer groups and cross-functional teams to drive results.
• Collaborate directly with lane leaders and key stakeholders to align on project objectives and secure buy-in.
• Consistently and effectively communicate project progress, insights, and results to stakeholders at various levels.
• Facilitate effective meetings, leading discussions that add strategic value and drive actionable decisions.

Operational Support & Continuous Improvement (Analytical Thinking & Subject Matter Expertise)

• Garner insights from both objective and subjective data sources, developing and implementing action plans to improve project outcomes and team workflows.
• Serve as a subject matter expert with a comprehensive understanding of project management methodologies within the functional area.
• Drive adoption of PMO standards, frameworks, and tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Asana) to ensure consistency and scalability across the team.

Collaboration & Leadership (Taking Ownership & Values Alignment)

• Prioritize and delegate work effectively, holding project teams and self accountable for the accuracy, quality, and timeliness of deliverables.
• Model DaVita’s Core Values and belonging behaviors in all work, actively investing in team culture and Village programming.
• Share knowledge and best practices to help upskill peers and support the overall maturity of the PMO.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Marketing, Communications, Business, Organizational Leadership) or equivalent experience.
• 4–6+ years of proven experience in project management, marketing/communications operations, or a related field.
• Proven track record of independently managing complex projects and cross-functional teams from inception to launch.
• Experience working with complex, cross-functional teams to drive success metrics forward.
• Experience managing budgets and driving toward target dollars.
• High proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Asana) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for both working teams and leadership.
• Strong emotional intelligence with the ability to navigate ambiguity and influence without formal authority.

Preferred

• Active project/program management certifications (e.g., PMP).
• Experience operating within a highly matrixed corporate environment.

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.

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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 $70,000.00 - $106,000.00 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.