Director, Special Projects – Operational Excellence

DaVita Kidney Care

. Shape and steer the strategic roadmap of the Operational Excellence Action Team .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • United StatesLead💰 $155,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex strategic projects, establishing KPIs, and providing executive-ready recommendations. Proficient in conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis to drive operational excellence and influence senior leadership.

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Strategic Project LeadershipQuantitative And Qualitative AnalysisKPI Establishment And GovernanceChange Management FrameworksExecutive Presentation Development

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Hard Skills

Operational ExcellenceProject ManagementData AnalysisProcess DesignRisk Mitigation

Soft Skills

Influencing Senior LeadersProblem-Solving AgilityDiscretion With Sensitive InitiativesExecutive MaturityCommunication Strategies

Industry Keywords

Cross-Functional ProgramsOperational TransformationGovernance CadencesChange ManagementStrategic Thought Partnership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Shape and steer the strategic roadmap of the Operational Excellence Action Team
Engage, align, and influence senior leaders and field operators to drive adoption and execution of Operational Excellence objectives
Direct high-impact, cross-functional programs that accelerate operational transformation and deploy scalable solutions
Scope, structure, and execute complex strategic projects from ideation to implementation
Identify operational bottlenecks and emerging opportunities through quantitative and qualitative analysis
Deliver executive-ready recommendations and lead scoping across Runway, Forge, and Pioneer innovation workstreams
Establish KPIs, governance cadences, and tracking mechanisms to measure initiative impact
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives
Lead agenda design, synthesized analysis, narrative development, and executive presentations
Identify systemic gaps and workflow friction; design standardized processes, change management frameworks, and communication strategies
Build and maintain a critical-path project inventory, track variances, manage interdependencies, mitigate risk, and report milestone status and outcomes
Participate in ad-hoc executive initiatives, strategic deep-dives, and cross-lane Village projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven ability to lead and execute through influence across all levels of the Village
High executive maturity
Exceptional problem-solving agility
Discretion with sensitive initiatives
Ability to lead complex, high-priority, quick-turnaround strategic projects from ideation through implementation
Ability to conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis
Ability to develop executive-ready recommendations
Ability to establish KPIs, governance cadences, and tracking mechanisms
Ability to provide strategic thought partnership on complex operational decisions
Ability to design standardized processes, change management frameworks, and communication strategies
Ability to track project variances, manage interdependencies, mitigate risk, and report milestone status and outcomes

Benefits

Comp & perks

A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values
Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths
Performance-based rewards based on individual and team contributions
Comprehensive benefits package
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) match
Paid time off
PTO cash out
Family resources
EAP counseling sessions
Access to Headspace®
Backup child and elder care
Maternity/paternity leave
Professional development programs
On-demand virtual leadership and development courses through StarLearning
Benefits eligibility beginning the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment