What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Project Manager position at CoxHealth?
Summary
About Us
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 by Newsweek in 2024.
- Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
- Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
- Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads in 2023.
- Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
- Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
- For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
Job Summary
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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.
Job Requirements
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Education
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Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Healthcare, Business, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.Preferred: Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA)
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Experience
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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.
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Skills
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- 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.
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Licensure/Certification/Registration
Preferred: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
IT Project Manager I:
Job Requirements
- Education
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Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Healthcare, Business, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Experience
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Required: Minimum of 2 years of experience in IT project management or related roles OR Bachelor's degree in Healthcare, Business, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Skills
- Basic project management skills,
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Familiarity with project management tools.
- Licensure/Certification/Registration
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N/A
IT Project Manager II:
Job Requirements
- Education
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Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Healthcare, Business, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Experience
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Required: Minimum of 4 years of experience in IT project management or related roles, including experience in managing small-scale projects OR Bachelor's degree in Healthcare, Business, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Skills
- Proficiency in using various project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools.
- Ability to effectively engage and manage stakeholders with diverse interests and expectations.
- Skill in optimizing resource allocation and managing project team dynamics.
- Understanding of budget management and cost control practices for IT projects.
- Experience in coordinating with external vendors and managing procurement processes.
- Proficient in identifying issues and risks and managing scope changes and project agreements..
- Licensure/Certification/Registration
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N/A
IT Project Manager III:
Job Requirements
- Education
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Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Healthcare, Business, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.Preferred: Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA)
- Experience
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Required: Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT project management or related roles, including experience in managing medium-scale projects OR Bachelor's degree in Healthcare, Business, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Skills
- Capability to align projects with organizational goals and contribute to IT project portfolio management.
- Ability to lead teams through organizational changes and adapt project plans accordingly.
- Knowledge of implementing quality assurance and control measures throughout the project lifecycle.
- Experience in defining and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) for project success.
- Licensure/Certification/Registration
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Preferred: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
IT Project Manager IV:
Job Requirements
- Education
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Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Healthcare, Business, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.Preferred: Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA)
- Experience
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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
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- 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
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Preferred: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
