DaVita Kidney Care is a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the lives of patients with chronic kidney disease. They are seeking a Senior Director of Product Management to oversee a team of Product Managers, guiding them to deliver innovative digital experiences while balancing strategic leadership with hands-on execution.
Responsibilities:
- Set Vision & Strategy
- Define multi-year product vision and strategy across patient- and consumer-facing applications
- Translate organizational objectives into clear, measurable roadmaps and OKRs
- Conduct competitive analysis, market research, and technology scanning to identify opportunities
- Champion product discovery, ensuring usability, feasibility, and business viability
- Own performance measurement, using data and insights to demonstrate product value and impact
- Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of Product Managers
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability
- Encourage experimentation and the use of emerging technologies (AI, personalization, mobile-first design)
- Collaborate with design, research, clinical, and business partners to shape product solutions
- Influence and align senior leaders (VP and above) on strategic direction and product priorities
- Some roles explicitly manage portfolios with budget responsibility
- Business case development, cost/benefit analysis, ROI decisions
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree required (Business, Computer Science, or related field)
- 10+ years of product management experience, with 5+ years leading and developing product managers
- Proven success defining and executing product vision, strategy, and outcomes across multiple product areas
- Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders and align cross-functional stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to balance strategic portfolio leadership with hands-on execution
- Exceptional communication, storytelling, and relationship-building skills
- Experience building digital products in healthcare technology (EHR, patient engagement platforms, telehealth) or consumer-driven technology (mobile apps, marketplaces, digital services)
- Track record of delivering measurable business and user impact
- Master's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field
- Deep understanding of healthcare delivery, nephrology, or chronic condition management
- Experience in highly regulated environments requiring attention to compliance and patient safety