Sr. Manager, Talent Management

Posting Date 08/13/2026 2000 16th St, Denver, Colorado, 80202-5117, United States of America About the Role:     As a   Senior Manager   on the Talent Management team, you will build the Talent that gives life to our Village. Our team strives to   ensure   all teammates have fulfilling careers and that DaVita   remains   an Employer of Choice.   In this role, you will architect the performance   & development   culture for our 55,000+ teammates, ensuring every individual knows their impact, understands how they can continuously grow, and has a clear path forward. By developing the tools, processes, and mindsets that sustain performance   & development   across the teammate lifecycle, you will shape the direction of our   talent   strategy and leave   a lasting legacy   on Village   talent .   You will report to the Sr. Director of Talent Management, and act as   a key collaborator   to leaders across Talent Management & Development and the broader People Teams.   What   You’ll   Do:     Shape   Direction   & Own Execution:   Inform the   short-to-midterm strategy for performance management   within a broader talent   system . You will proactively tackle complex, large-scale challenges to   establish   key performance indicators (KPIs) ,   evolve performance standards ( e.g.   AI fluency),   continuous listening loops, and metrics that continuously raise the bar for performance.    Drive End-to-End Solutions:   Design, deploy, and refine the infrastructure that enables leaders to drive clarity and performance   —   including   calibration governance, performance reviews,   performance standards   input ,   continuous feedback, and   goal-setting .   Execute solutions in partnership with HRBPs to ensure   solutions   are   equitable   and   “stick” across the teammate lifecycle .      Link Performance to Rewards:   Partner closely with Total Rewards to ensure that performance calibration and evaluation directly and equitably inform merit and bonus cycles.    Lead Cross-Functionally:   Work with leaders across lanes (e.g., Talent Acquisition,   Onboarding,   Learning & Development, HR Business Partners, People Insights & Analytics) to translate strategy into broad action and deliver on Village-wide goals.   Establish loops with   Internal Mobility and Talent Planning to   ensure   we are growing the right teammates to   succeed in   future roles.   Influence & Innovate:   Collaborate   across people teams and lane leaders   to solve challenges and deliver innovations.   Communicate   compellingly to   drive support and commitment from senior executives to front-line teammates.

Experienced Leader:   5 + years of experience in managing a diverse portfolio of   complex   projects,   large   deployments, change management, and cross-functional leadership. Experience managing   at least one   direct report while driving results through   a   matrixed   staffing structure.     Systems Thinker:   Proven   track record   of   impacting   the direction of strategy ,   aligning to   business   objectives , and   taking a cross-functional approach to   reach   key   goals .   Execution-Oriented Partner :   Demonstrated   ability to oversee large-scale, multi-phased initiatives, effectively   leveraging   project management support to balance high-level vision with tactical delivery.   Change Agent:   Cultivates drive in self and others to embrace change. Anticipates roadblocks and engages the right resources to successfully drive organizational   change .    Exceptional Communicator:   Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to adapt your message to gain   buy-in   and respectfully influence decision-making at all levels.    Technology   Enthusiast :   Ability & enthusiasm to learn   and shape   data and product infrastructure to   scale performance