Posting Date

02/17/2026

2800 N Loop WestSte 800, Houston, Texas, 77092-8838, United States of America

At DaVita, we find that our best leaders are those who create an inspiring vision for the future and empowers their team to achieve success. They have always enjoyed tackling difficult problems and believe that the best way to solve them is through collaborative, team efforts. They take ownership of results and instill accountability in those they lead. They are driven, strong communicators, relationship builders, and find real fulfillment in challenging work.

Sound like you? Then you might be a great fit for Senior Manager, Systems Administration (IT) with DaVita.

Here's what you can expect as a Senior Manager, Systems Administration (IT) Manager at DaVita:

Duties and Responsibilities

Plans and prioritizes day-to-day work

Manages group ticket queue

Tracks project tasks and ensures timely completion

Tracks and completes administrative activities (time sheets, project updates, etc.)

Utilizes effective hands-on management techniques to reinforce relevant business objectives and performance standards, ensuring effective team performance

Supports key performance measures by setting and communicating goals and providing constructive feedback, to create a high-performance culture

Effectively communicates management decisions to achieve understanding and acceptance of changes and direction, demonstrates good judgment in selecting the proper mode of communication (verbal and/or written) and follows through to ensure understanding

Demonstrates and conveys a favorable image of the organization by exhibiting professionalism and diplomacy while carrying out Village objectives

Works side-by-side with other IT teams to help meet key objectives of the Village and rollout of new initiatives, programs, systems, automation enhancements, etc.

Works closely with People Services to ensure understanding and proper application of policies and procedures

Participates in recruiting, selecting and orientating new employees to the team

Completes ad-hoc projects and other related duties as required

Supervisors will work full time and will be required to participate in of-hours support activities

Job Qualifications

Associates degree in CS/CE/CIS/MIS or Engineering/Technology or related field or equivalent experience/training

Basic understanding of all infrastructure components and their role in an enterprise architecture

Demonstrated ability to work independently

Knowledgeable about hardware and operating system monitoring

6 - 8 years IT Infrastructure experience preferred with a strong working knowledge of IT system fundamentals

Outstanding leadership capabilities, with ability to lead, train, develop, and motivate a team

Management experience preferred

Demonstrated analytical skills, efficiently diagnose an issue and implement or propose a solution

Ability to implement break-fix solutions

Demonstrated ability to positively lead a team, in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong presentation skills

Here is what you can expect when you join our Village:
• A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that really matter.
• Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.
• Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential.
• Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
• A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future.
• Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation. Enter text here

Join us as we pursue our vision "To Build the Greatest Healthcare Community the World has Ever Seen."

Why wait? Explore a career with DaVita today.

Go to http://careers.davita.com to learn more or apply.

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.

This position will be open for a minimum of three days.

The Salary Range for the role is $98,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year.

 

 

 

If a candidate is hired, they will be paid at least the minimum wage according to their geographical jurisdiction and the exemption status for the position.

New York Exempt: New York City and Long Island: $66,300.00/year, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $66,300.00/year, Remainder of New York state: $62,353.20/year New York Non-exempt: New York City and Long Island: $17.00/hour, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $17.00/hour, Remainder of New York state: $16.00/hour

Washington Exempt: $80,168.40/year Washington Non-exempt: Bellingham: $19.13/hour, Burien: $21.63/hour, Everette: $20.77/hour, Unincorporated King County: $20.82/hour, Renton: $21.57/hour, Seattle: $21.30/hour, Tukwila: $21.65/hour, Remainder of Washington state: $17.13/hour

For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits  

  

Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process.  You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.