IT Project Manager IV

CoxHealth; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision

Dental

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking an IT Project Manager at West Campus in Springfield, MO. You will oversee planning, execution, and delivery of IT initiatives, guiding cross-functional teams to meet scope, schedule, and budget.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in IT project management or related fields, with strong leadership, risk management, and stakeholder communication. PMP certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in IT project management or related roles.
• Experience managing large-scale and complex IT projects.
• Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, teams, and vendors.
• Manage project risks and communicate status to leadership.
• Ensure projects meet deadlines and budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Portfolio management

Business process understanding

Innovation in PM

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

MBA (preferred)

Job description

Facility: West Campus (Chase): 303 E Republic Rd, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Department: 1702 IT Operations Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence: Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times. Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads. Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week) For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description

The IT Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects within an organization. They work closely with stakeholders, team members, and vendors to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet the specified requirements. The IT Project Manager also provides leadership and guidance to project teams, manages project risks, and communicates project status to key stakeholders.

Education

• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Healthcare, Business, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Preferred: Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA).

Experience

• Required: Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT project management or related roles, including experience in managing large-scale and complex projects OR Bachelor's degree in Healthcare, Business, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Skills

• Strong leadership skills to motivate and inspire project teams to achieve project objectives.
• Ability to make critical decisions that impact project outcomes and organizational strategies.
• Experience in managing a portfolio of complex IT projects and optimizing resource allocation.
• Understanding of business processes and the ability to align IT projects with overall business needs.
• Capability to drive innovation within project management practices and IT solutions.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Preferred: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

OUR MISSION

To improve the health of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION

To be the best for those who need us.

OUR VALUES

Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we’re here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too. We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day. Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.