Program Manager

Overview

Larimer County Behavioral Health Services (BHS) is looking for a collaborative and relationship-driven Program Manager to lead our Impact Fund Grant Program and Synergy Fund. Rooted in our department values of Stewardship, Community, and Partnership, this role actively manages two of the four major funding investments in our portfolio, serving as a critical connection point in how we expand behavioral health care across Larimer County.

In this role, you will manage our annual multi-million-dollar Impact Fund Grant Program, which supports roughly 40 organizations each year to fill critical service gaps in behavioral health care, as well as our brand-new Synergy Fund pilot, which aims to break down silos and incentivize cross-sector collaborations. You will champion the strategic evolution of our investments by building partnerships around shared metrics to elevate our collective impact storytelling, using data as a strategic learning tool to capture the big picture of how our $17.7 million in investments to-date are fundamentally changing lives. If you are exceptionally organized, bring a professional commitment to authentic partnership, and thrive on using data-driven problem-solving to independently guide complex portfolios, we want you on our team!

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing:

• Maintain and strengthen collaborative relationships with community-funded partners.
• Manage the day-to-day operations for the Impact Fund Grant Program and Synergy Fund, implementing the complete lifecycle of these community investments.
• Execute grant agreements and contracts for funded partners, including compliance with county, state, federal, and funding-specific requirements.
• Execute grant agreements and contracts for funded partners, including compliance with county, state, federal, and funding-specific requirements.
• Maintain accurate program documentation, processing of applications, approvals, reporting, and grant closeout activities.
• Facilitate the recruitment, onboarding, and coordination of a volunteer panel of subject matter experts and executives to review grant applications, provide technical guidance, and ensure a smooth decision-making process to Advisory Groups and County leadership.
• Facilitate overall grant compliance with contract fidelity, partnering closely with our internal operations and fiscal staff to ensure funded organizations align with necessary legal, risk, and fiscal requirements.
• Design and facilitate Grantee Networking in ways that go “Beyond the Check” for more information visit - https://www.larimer.gov/behavioralhealth/impact-fund/post-award/grantee-networking .
  
  

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

What We're Looking For

• A highly collaborative professional who thrives on balancing analytical, data-driven systems building with the warm, empathetic communication needed to deepen our partnerships with funded organizations.
• Solutions-focused mindset across collaborative relationships and technical elements of the role.
• Demonstrated success in independently prioritizing and managing multiple concurrent activities, shifting project timelines, and long-term program roadmaps within a dynamic environment.
• Experience managing grants, contracts, service programs, non-profit leadership, or related portfolios with rigorous financial oversight and compliance tracking.
• The unique ability to "zoom in and out" between the big picture and the details — comfortably tracking multi-year strategic goals while staying focused on the operational data required to achieve them.
• Strong attention to detail and an innate diligence when compiling large amounts of performance data, combined with the ability to view metrics as a strategic tool to capture the big picture of collective community impact.
• Expertise in using and administering data and program management platforms such as SmartSimple (or other SaaS grant-making platforms) and Asana (project management tools); experience coordinating with technical vendors like eTranservices (IT services and solutions provider) is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in standard office software (spreadsheets, databases, word processing) and ability to translate operational data into actionable reports.
  
  

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 a field related to the program required. Related education or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.
• Three (3) years program related experience which may include: program management, case management, contract management, program development or the performance of similar duties, required.
• One (1) year of supervisory experience required for positions that require direct employee supervision.
• Possess reliable transportation to be able to work in any County facility as needed and required.
• May require First Aid, AED, and CPR certifications within 6 months of hire depending on the program.
• Master's Degree or 5 or more years of experience Preferred
  
  

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 .

Supplemental Information

Please Note

• Explore Our Work: Discover our portfolio of community investments and initiatives focused on improving behavioral health outcomes across Larimer County: Community Investments
• Deepen Your Understanding: Learn more about our funding opportunities and partnership strategies through the BHS Impact Fund Grant Program and the Synergy Fund .
• See the Impact: Read real-world stories that highlight hope, transformation, collaboration, and systems-level progress through our Stories of Impact and Grantee Networking pages.
  
  

Schedule

The Behavioral Health Services Department's standard business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This position offers a hybrid work environment. Flexible schedules and remote work arrangements may be available in collaboration with the Deputy Administrator and based on operational needs. Most Behavioral Health Services staff work on-site Monday through Wednesday and remotely on Thursdays and Fridays. Occasional evening and weekend meetings or events may be required and are supported through flexible scheduling or overtime, as appropriate.

Other Information

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

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.