Business Project Manager
Larimer CountyAbout the role
Posting number: 202600259
Department: Human Services
Job classification: Business Project Manager
Posting type: Open
Categories: Human Services
Summary
At Larimer County Department of Human Services, we strive to be responsive, provide timely resources in partnership with our community so individuals and families are healthy, supported, and safe. We are seeking a highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic staff member to join our Operations and Organizational Development (OOD) Division as a Business Project Manager.The Business Project Manager is responsible for collaborative planning and execution of Human Services projects. The Business Project Manager designs and drives project plans from conception to completion, ensuring timelines are met and leadership is kept informed. Managing initiatives ranging from software implementations to strategic business transformations, this role is responsible for defining scope, allocating resources, managing budgets, and establishing RACI frameworks.
This position is a hybrid position and will require at least one day/week in the office. You will be required to have adequate internet access and space for remote work. Larimer County provides a one-time remote work stipend to assist with equipment and office supply needs for remote workspaces. Three professional references with valid contact information are required to be submitted as part of this application.
Examples of duties
What you'll be doing:
- Providing project tracking, updates, and analysis of key performance indicators throughout the project lifecycle.
- Developing, creating, and executing project plans, including scope, schedule, and budget baselines, as appropriate, to meet the changing needs and requirements of the project sponsor.
- Managing project interrelationships to avoid resource conflicts and to ensure timely delivery of multiple interrelated projects.
- Identifying and arranging for the assignment of internal and external project staffing.
- Managing projects in accordance with internal and accepted industry standard methodologies through the entire project lifecycle including estimation, initiation, planning, execution, and closing.
- Ensuring timely resolution of project and resource-related issues through appropriate channels and methods.
To view the full job description, visit https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions
What we're looking for:
- Familiarity with available products, services, and technologies to ensure quality products and services that best meet the Department's needs are delivered.
- Comprehensive knowledge of project management methodologies, principles, practices, techniques, and tools and the ability to employ that knowledge.
- Ability to facilitate, mediate, and resolve conflict.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and resources across several different business units.
- Ability to work independently and within teams.
Qualifications
All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the qualifications listed as required will be eliminated from the process.
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field is required. Related education or experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
- Three (3) years' project management and/or program management experience.
- Organizational Change Management Training and/or certification preferred.
- Possess reliable transportation to be able to work anywhere in the County as needed and required.
Benefits
Here’s what Larimer County offers for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
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