Healthcare Project Manager Jobs in Texas

Healthcare Project Manager jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in hospital systems, health plan administration, and large ambulatory care networks, with openings from coordinator-level roles through senior program directors. Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio anchor most of the demand, with major employers such as Texas Medical Center affiliates, Baylor Scott & White Health, and HCA Healthcare maintaining consistent headcount across project leadership. The most sought-after specialties include EHR implementation, clinical operations transformation, and value-based care initiatives. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles34
Top employerHDR
Top cityDallas, TX
Cities hiring10
Work type67% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Healthcare IT Project Management- Remote
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Healthcare IT Project Management- Remote
Zodiac Healthcare
Irving, Texas
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$58 - $60/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in information technology

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Project Mechanical Engineer - Healthcare Buildings
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Project Mechanical Engineer - Healthcare Buildings
Olsson
Fort Worth, Texas
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

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Senior IT Project Manager – Healthcare (Remote)
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Senior IT Project Manager – Healthcare (Remote)
Zodiac Healthcare
Texas
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$50 - $60/hr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in information technology

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Healthcare Transition Project Manager
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Healthcare Transition Project Manager
Jacobs
Houston, Texas
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Teaching & Instruction
$125k - $150k/yr
Hybrid
10,000+

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HITT Contracting
Commercial Construction Project Executive - Healthcare
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Commercial Construction Project Executive - Healthcare
HITT Contracting
Dallas, Texas
Consulting & Professional Services
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Bachelor's degree in construction management
1,001-5,000

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Healthcare Project Manager Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Friendswood
2 jobs
San Antonio
2 jobs
Plano
1 job
Austin
1 job
Irving
1 job
El Paso
1 job
Pearland
1 job

Healthcare Project Manager Job Market in Texas

A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

HDR
HDR3 open roles
STV
STV3 open roles
HITT Contracting
HITT Contracting3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in healthcare project manager jobs across Texas.

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification strongly preferred by most Texas employers
  • Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, nursing, business, or a related field required
  • Three or more years of project management experience in a healthcare or clinical setting
  • Familiarity with EHR systems such as Epic or Cerner used widely across Texas health systems
  • Strong command of project management tools including MS Project, Smartsheet, or Jira
  • Knowledge of Texas Health and Human Services regulations and Joint Commission standards

Healthcare Project Manager Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a healthcare project manager in Texas?

The most direct path is earning a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business, or a clinical field, then pursuing the Project Management Professional credential through the Project Management Institute. Texas does not require a state-issued license specific to healthcare project management, but many employers expect the PMP or a Lean Six Sigma certification. Candidates with clinical backgrounds, such as registered nurses or health information technicians, often transition into project roles by leading department-level initiatives first.

How much do healthcare project managers make in Texas?

Healthcare project managers in Texas earn a median of about $98,440 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $57,460 for the lowest 10% to over $162,780 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire healthcare project managers in Texas?

Employers hiring healthcare project managers in Texas right now include HDR, STV, and HITT Contracting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Texas-based integrated delivery networks, large physician groups, and managed care organizations drive consistent demand across both metropolitan and suburban markets.

Which Texas cities have the most healthcare project manager jobs?

Dallas, Houston, and Friendswood have the most healthcare project manager openings in Texas. Houston leads because of the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical complex in the world, while Dallas and Fort Worth draw demand from major health system headquarters, insurance carriers, and health IT vendors concentrated across the Metroplex.

Are there remote healthcare project manager jobs in Texas?

Yes, and more than most healthcare roles, since project management work is largely desk-based and coordination-driven rather than hands-on clinical. About 33% of healthcare project manager openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting a genuine shift since major health systems adopted distributed project teams. EHR optimization, vendor management, and strategic planning projects are the functions most often structured as fully remote.

How can I get hired as a healthcare project manager in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving laterally from an adjacent healthcare role such as clinical coordinator, medical office manager, or health information specialist into a junior project analyst or project coordinator position. Large Texas health systems, including Baylor Scott & White and UT Southwestern Medical Center, periodically post coordinator-level openings designed for candidates building their first project portfolio. Earning the Certified Associate in Project Management credential before applying signals readiness without requiring years of formal project management experience.

Where can I find and apply to healthcare project manager jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to healthcare project manager jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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