IT Manager - Telecommunications CoxHealth - 3.6 Springfield, MO Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Managing technical support teams Computer science Staff supervision Team member evaluation Resource allocation (project management tasks) Bachelor's degree in information technology Computer Science Project management experience in technology Process optimization Process improvement Mid-level IT strategy formulation (System development task) Team development Analysis skills Bachelor's degree Technology management experience Decision making Telecommunication System development Managing projects Application Maintenance Systems & applications support Bachelor's degree in computer science Escalation handling Leadership 2 years Team motivation (leadership skill) Communication skills Cross-functional communication Staff development

Full Job Description Facility:

Chase Building:

303 E Republic Rd, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department:

1696

IT Technology Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Hours:

8-5 M-F with

On Call Rotations 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 Manager manages multiple IT teams and is responsible for the implementation, management, optimization, and support of applications, systems, infrastructure, and/or development responsibilities for the organization. The IT Manager role provides oversight & guidance of team(s), assigns resources to complete projects, ensures timely resolution of escalated support requests, and responsible for the evaluation and development of staff. The position works closely with fellow IT leadership to ensure the needs of the organization are met and sets strategy alongside executive leadership on current and future initiatives. The IT Manager collaborates with various departments to align technology strategies with business goals. The IT Manager position will represent and proxy for IT senior leadership as necessary.

Education:

Required:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience (8 years).

Experience:

Required:

2-5 years of experience in IT management and/or general supervision.

Skills:

• Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to effectively manage and motivate a team.
• Proficiency in IT project management methodologies and tools.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• In-depth understanding of IT applications, systems, infrastructure, and operations.
• Knowledge of process analysis, optimization, and documentation.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

N/A