Principal Product Manager

Posting Date05/20/20262000 16th St, Denver, Colorado, 80202-5117, United States of AmericaRole summaryYou will lead product strategy and execution for DaVita’s People Services Systems—partnering closely with People Services to identify the right problems to solve, run discovery and research, and deliver simple, high-impact improvements that make work easier for teammates and leaders. This role is equal parts product discovery leader, strategic partner, and outcomes owner, operating with a human-centered mindset and strong cross-functional leadership.What you’ll do (core responsibilities)Own the product direction and outcomesSet a clear product vision and strategy for People Services Systems, aligned to business goals and measurable outcomes (OKRs).Build and maintain a roadmap that connects People Services goals to prioritized product work (what we will do—and what we won’t do).Define success metrics, create a measurement plan, and use data + feedback to adjust priorities over time.Lead discovery the “right way” (research, design, problem framing)Partner with Research/Design and People Services to deeply understand user needs, pain points, and root causes (not just feature requests).Facilitate structured working sessions and design workshops that produce clear decisions, tradeoffs, and action plans.Be an objective strategic partner to People ServicesBuild strong, trusted relationships across People Services (and adjacent partners like IT/Engineering, Finance, Compliance, and Change/Comms).Bring an “outside-in” perspective—industry best practices, product thinking, and user empathy—to help leaders solve the biggest problems, not the loudest ones.Create clarity in ambiguous spaces: align stakeholders on the “why,” define what good looks like, and drive decisions forward.Drive delivery through cross-functional leadershipPartner with engineering/IT/outside supplies and delivery leaders to translate validated problems into product requirements, sequencing, and delivery plans.Own backlog prioritization and tradeoffs; ensure teams stay focused on outcomes, not output volume.Lead launch readiness: enablement, training/job aids, feedback loops, and post-launch measurement.Governance, investment, and operational rigorManage product operating rhythms: quarterly planning, roadmap reviews, progress reporting, and stakeholder updates.Own investment/value conversations for your product area (e.g., benefit sizing, tradeoffs, sequencing).What success looks like (simple, measurable)People Services leaders consistently say: “This team helps us solve the right problems and gets to outcomes faster.”HR system improvements reduce friction in critical workflows and improve teammate experience (measured through agreed metrics/OKRs).Roadmap is focused, prioritized, and transparent—teams can explain what they’re doing and why, in plain language.What you’ll bring (qualifications)Required8+ years in product management (or closely related product leadership), including substantial experience leading discovery and shipping meaningful product outcomes.Strong track record of partnering with business leaders and technical teams to deliver measurable outcomes.Demonstrated strength in problem framing, prioritization, stakeholder management, and communication.Experience facilitating working sessions/design workshops with clear outputs and decisions.PreferredExperience with enterprise HR platforms and ecosystems (DaVita context includes platforms like Workday and People Services workflows).Experience in complex, regulated environments where privacy, risk, and controls matter.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.  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