Business Project Manager

Larimer-County-1; Colorado; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

401(a) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Larimer County's Behavioral Health Services (BHS) is seeking a Business Projects Manager to lead multi-year initiatives that expand behavioral health access and care coordination. You will bridge strategy, IT, and frontline adoption across the LINC and CAP programs.

Lead cross-agency teams, manage budgets and vendor contracts, ensure regulatory compliance (HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, CJIS), and foster inclusive change management for rural and multilingual communities.

Qualifications

• Cross-sector collaboration across Behavioral Health, CJA, IT, and leadership.
• Experience guiding multi-agency platforms through operational lifecycle.
• Familiarity with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, CJIS and data governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead flagship system implementations (LINC, CAP) and manage budgets/vendors.
• Facilitate interagency working groups to align workflows and goals.
• Drive inclusive adoption and change management for rural/multilingual communities.
• Bridge technical and administrative teams and manage dependencies and contracts.

Skills

Cross-sector collaboration

System implementation leadership

Regulatory & data privacy

Inclusive change management

Technical-to-administrative bridge

Strategic systems thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business/Public Admin

Job description

Are you a collaborative project leader who excels at bridging high-level system strategy with real-world community impact? The Behavioral Health Services (BHS) Department at Larimer County is seeking a Business Projects Manager to lead multi-year initiatives that expand regional behavioral health access, care coordination, and justice-system diversion. Responsive to evolving community needs and Board of County Commissioners priorities, this position serves as the operational bridge between strategy, IT professionals, and frontline adoption.

The Team & Working Environment

As a key member of the BHS team and a strategic partner to Community Justice Alternatives (CJA), you will lead high-visibility, cross-departmental efforts that directly improve how residents navigate behavioral health care. This role sits at the dynamic intersection of behavioral health, criminal justice, technology, and community governance. Working alongside Larimer County’s internal IT team, which leads core technical builds, your focus will be bringing people, processes, and systems together: facilitating inter-agency working groups, guiding partner performance, and leading County networks through transformative change.

Your Initial Portfolio (50/50 Focus)

Initially, your time will be split across two primary, high-impact initiatives:

Larimer Integrated Network of Care (LINC) Expansion: This position will support the continued development, implementation, and expansion of the Larimer County Integrated Network of Care (LINC), a collaborative initiative that facilitates coordination among behavioral health, criminal justice, and community partners. Responsibilities will include developing and maintaining strategic partnerships, supporting outreach and engagement with law enforcement and behavioral health stakeholders, and advancing the effective use and expansion of the LINC platform within complex legal, privacy, and information-security requirements, including HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, CJIS standards, and protections for personally identifiable information. The position will help ensure the ongoing sustainability, compliance, and effectiveness of LINC in supporting coordinated services for individuals at the intersection of behavioral health and justice systems.

Consumer Access Portal (CAP): You will lead the interagency team, change management, and regional rollout for a new digital platform connecting residents to behavioral health resources. Working alongside IT specialists and software vendors, you will drive operational readiness, workflow integration, and community-wide adoption.

Over time, as regional goals and Board priorities evolve, your project portfolio will adapt to meet emerging county needs. We are seeking an accomplished project manager who brings exceptional interagency relationship-building skills, comfort with complex regulatory and privacy frameworks, and a passion for turning public sector innovation into measurable community care.

To learn more visit https://www.larimer.gov/cja and https://www.larimer.gov/behavioralhealth.

What you'll be doing:

• Drive Flagship System Implementations: Lead the execution, rollout, and long-term optimization of core multi-year initiatives, serving as the operational lead for the LINC data-sharing platform and for the Consumer Access Portal (CAP).
• Facilitate Cross-Sector Collaboration: Convene and guide working groups spanning Behavioral Health Services, Community Justice Alternatives, public safety, healthcare providers, and community partners to align interagency workflows and shared goals.
• Champion Inclusive Adoption & Change Management: Drive partner onboarding and outreach strategies to expand platform usage across the region, building operational workflows that ensure equitable access and seamless engagement for rural and multilingual communities.
• Bridge Technical & Operational Teams: Serve as the primary strategic interface connecting BHS, CJA, County IT, and external partners, owning the full administrative lifecycle by managing complex technical dependencies, multi-year project budgets, vendor contracts, and cross-departmental operational workflows.
• Ensure Regulatory & Governance Rigor: Oversee user access, system integrity, and cross-sector data-sharing protocols while navigating complex legal, privacy, and security standards, including HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and CJIS requirements.
• Deliver Executive Decision Support: Convert overarching strategy into structured project workplans, conduct risk assessments, and author high-impact briefings for leadership, governance committees, and the Board of County Commissioners.

To view the full job description, visit https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Business_Project_Manager.

What we're looking for:

• Cross-Sector Collaboration: Proven ability to facilitate cross-sector collaboration toward shared community goals. Priority partnerships will include clinicians, law enforcement, judicial partners, IT specialists, and executive leadership.
• Product & System Implementation Leadership: Experience guiding multi-agency technology platforms or data-sharing initiatives through their full operational lifecycle. Translating complex stakeholder needs into user workflows and actionable roadmaps.
• Regulatory & Data Privacy Acumen: Practical familiarity navigating strict compliance and data-governance frameworks (such as HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, CJIS, and PII standards) within multi-system data-sharing environments.
• Inclusive Change Management: A community-centered approach to adoption, skilled at driving partner onboarding and designing operational workflows that ensure equitable access for rural and multilingual populations.
• Technical-to-Administrative Integration: Serving as the strategic bridge between program leaders, IT teams, and community partners. Managing complex technical dependencies, project budgets, and administration with procedural precision.
• Strategic Agility & Systems Thinking: A proactive, adaptable mindset that thrives in evolving public-sector environments, seamlessly connecting high-level Board priorities with practical, frontline resident outcomes.

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 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

Want to dive into the details? Check out Larimer County's Benefits. https://www.larimer.gov/hr/benefits.

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.