Spearhead the development and execution of DaVita's AI strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Lead a high-performing team of AI engineers, overseeing the entire AI lifecycle from data integration to model deployment and monitoring.
Collaborate with executives to translate business needs into actionable AI strategies.
Develop and execute a comprehensive AI roadmap aligned with business goals.
Oversee architecture and design for scalable AI systems and deployment frameworks.
Ensure responsible AI, quality standards, best practices, and ethical considerations are integrated into AI development.
Manage project budgets, resource allocation, and delivery timelines.
Establish organizational AI & Automation best practices and guidelines.
Collaborate with stakeholders and project managers to turn business goals into technical solutions.

Requirements

Education: Masters’ in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or related field with a strong focus on machine learning. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is also acceptable.
Experience: 10+ years of experience in engineering or technology leadership.
5+ years of experience in a leadership role or managing technical teams.
Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of AI/ML frameworks, cloud platforms, CI/CD tools, data engineering principles, and modern security practices.
Expertise in GenAI technologies , including LLMs , orchestration frameworks, agent runtimes, and model integration techniques.
Experience with AI applications such as predictive maintenance, defect detection, process optimization, and supply chain analytics.
Expertise in A2A, ADK, MCP and Agentic AI Expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Google Vertex AI and Azure AI Foundry
Language Skills : Fluent in the written and verbal skills necessary to successfully perform the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of the position.

Benefits

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

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills

AI strategymachine learningAI/ML frameworksdata engineeringGenAI technologiespredictive maintenancedefect detectionprocess optimizationsupply chain analyticsmodel integration techniques

Soft skills

leadershipcollaborationcommunicationproject managementresource allocationbudget managementorganizational skillsstrategic thinkingethical considerationsbest practices