Jr Project Manager

Company: Larimer County
Location: Fort Collins
Posted on: November 25, 2022

Job Description:

Salary





$36.70 - $51.38 Hourly





Location





FC 200 W Oak, CO







Job Type


Regular




Department


Information Technology







Job Number


202200637









Overview
The Larimer County IT Department has an opportunity for a Jr. Project Manager to join an established team of professional self-starters in our Project Management Office (PMO)!

Are you an individual with a passion for project management and the desire to grow in your project management skills and experience? Are you hard-working and possess the ability to lead others while managing change? Then apply today!

Join a team that values a work environment with a sustainable work-life balance, professional co-workers, and the satisfaction that comes from doing work that serves our citizens and makes our community a better place to live.


Responsibilities
Specifically, this position:

• Facilitates the success of projects by using standardized templates and tools, connecting stakeholders, managing timelines, resolving issues, and offering change management solutions.
• Handles small to medium-complex IT projects throughout the entire life cycle of the project.
• Develops and handles project documentation.
• Facilitates and leads various types of meetings.
• Coordinates tasks and resources. To view the full job description, visit https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Junior_Project_Manager
  
  We are looking for a candidate that will:
  
  • Create and enhance a positive team environment.
  • Be able to establish and maintain working relationships.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and written.
  • Lead multiple projects and resources across several business groups.
  • Perform facilitation, mediation, and conflict resolution.
    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.
    
    • A Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience, in Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, or a related field is required. Related education or experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
    • One (1) year of project management and/or program management experience is required.
    • One (1) year of coordinating, facilitating, and/or leading cross-functional teams is required.
    • Ability to obtain Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification within one (1) year of hire date required.
    • Possess reliable transportation to be able to work anywhere in the County as needed and required.
      Benefits
      For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.
      
      Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:
      • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
      • Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account
      • Short and Long Term Disability
      • Employee Assistance Program
      • Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
      • Accident Insurance
      • Critical Illness Insurance
      • Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
      • 457(b) Deferred Compensation
      • Paid time off including vacation, sick and holidaysTo view information on Larimer County's Benefits, visit https://www.larimer.org/hr/benefits.
        
        
        Supplemental Information
        The typical schedule is Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM. Hybrid work environment. Training and certification opportunities are paid for by the County.
        
        An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check. As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests, will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked. Successful completion of the drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result.
        
        All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.
        
        Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.
        
        
        

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