Talent Program Manager

General Purpose of the Job

The Talent Program Manager (P4) owns the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of DaVita’s core Talent Planning programs. This role is responsible for the portfolio of interconnected processes that enable the Village to identify, assess, and prepare the next generation of leaders. The Program Manager solves ambiguous talent problems by connecting program outcomes to Village-wide strategy and influencing leaders across lanes to ensure a robust and diverse leadership pipeline.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Talent Planning & Identification: Manage the end-to-end process for identifying key segments of talent and ensure assessment criteria align with future business needs.

• Talent Reviews: Lead the planning and execution of Talent Reviews, providing frameworks and tools for leadership teams to conduct meaningful talent calibrations. Ensure consistency in how talent is evaluated and moved across the Village.

• Succession Planning & Bench Strength: Oversee the succession planning process. Partner with People Services Partners to monitor bench strength.

Tool, System, & Process Management: Own and optimize the systemic tools (e.g., Workday Talent modules, Talent Cards) and the systems they reside in, demonstrating comfort with and the ability to quickly learn new IT platforms. Ensure these tools effectively support talent routines and enable a shared language for growth.

• Metrics & Analytics: Define and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for talent health (talent planning, identification, succession etc). Provide data-driven insights to senior leadership.

• Stakeholder Influence: Collaborate with leaders and People Services partners to drive adoption of talent planning standards.

• Integration with Learning: Partner with the Wisdom/Learning teams to ensure development programs are integrated with talent planning and processes.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in HR, Organizational Development, or MBA preferred.

• Experience: 5-8 years of experience in Talent Management, Human Resources, or Program Management.

• Specialized Knowledge: Deep understanding of talent assessment models (e.g., 9-Box), succession planning methodology, and competency framework design.

• Competencies (P4 Standard):

  • Strategic Thinking: Ability to connect program goals to the broader Village strategy.

  • Influence & Communication: Proven ability to lead discussions and facilitate effective talent calibration meetings with senior leaders.

  • Complexity: Skilled at navigating ambiguous business problems and driving execution through interconnected projects.

Travel and Time Requirements

• Travel: 5-10% travel may be required for on-site talent sessions or corporate meetings.

• Time: Standard business hours; occasional evening work may be required during peak talent cycles (e.g., Focal/Talent Day season).