Junior Project Manager / Scrum Master

Overview

Larimer County Information Technology is seeking a motivated and organized Junior Project Manager / Scrum Master to join their Portfolio Management Office (PMO). This role offers a chance to build a career in project management by leading small to medium IT projects and facilitating Agile Scrum teams. The position involves managing projects from start to finish, guiding Agile ceremonies, collaborating across departments, and delivering impactful technological solutions.

You'll work within a supportive PMO environment that emphasizes teamwork, ongoing learning, and career advancement. Mentorship will be provided by experienced Project Managers, Business Analysts, Change Managers, Product Owners, and technical staff.

Days will vary with activities such as leading Sprint Reviews, initiating projects, mitigating risks, managing vendors, and updating stakeholders. The ideal candidate enjoys diversity in tasks, building relationships, and enabling team success.

Responsibilities

• Manage small to medium IT projects through all lifecycle phases from initiation to closeout.
• Collaborate with sponsors, stakeholders, business units, vendors, and technical teams to ensure project success.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation including plans, schedules, budgets, risk logs, and status updates.
• Facilitate project-related meetings, workshops, and communications.
• Act as Scrum Master by leading Agile ceremonies, assisting backlog refinement, and driving team improvements.
• Identify and address project risks, issues, dependencies, and remove obstacles while escalating concerns when necessary.
• Track project scope, timeline, budget, resources, and priorities to keep initiatives on target.
• Manage procurement processes, vendor relations, and contract administration during project execution.
• Contribute to PMO standards, governance, tools, templates, and continuous process enhancements.
• Encourage collaboration and foster a culture based on trust, accountability, transparency, and psychological safety.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience in Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, or related fields. Relevant education or experience may be substituted year-for-year.
• Minimum of one year experience in project or program management.
• At least one year of experience coordinating, facilitating, or leading cross-functional teams.
• Ability to earn Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification within one year of employment.
• Reliable transportation required to work at various county locations as needed.

Desired Skills and Attributes

• Strong collaboration skills to unite teams and drive problem resolution.
• Excellent organizational skills capable of managing multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
• Foundational understanding of project management methodologies including Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, or Hybrid approaches.
• Effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Critical thinking skills to identify risks, manage ambiguity, and proactively resolve roadblocks.
• Experience using project management software such as Jira and Smartsheet.
• A commitment to continuous learning, constructive feedback, and professional development.

Additional Information

• Candidates must upload a resume to be considered.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
• The role follows a hybrid schedule with a minimum of three in-office days per week at 200 W. Oak St., Fort Collins, CO.
• Relocation support is not provided.

Benefits

• Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) based on medical plan selection.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Optional accident and critical illness insurance.
• Retirement options including 401(a) with employer match and 457(b) deferred compensation plans.
• Generous paid time off encompassing vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

Equal Opportunity

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer prohibiting discrimination or harassment based on protected categories including race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or other protected characteristics.

Pre-Employment

An employment offer is contingent upon successful completion of required pre-employment screening or testing.