Technical Project Manager (Project Specialist)

Job Description

Notice of VacancyReference Number: DOE-028-25

Title: Technical Project Manager (Project Specialist)

Range/Title Code: P98/60005

Salary: $84,547.83 - $124,365.93

Position Number: 105330

Issue Date: August 22, 2025

Closing Date: September 19, 2025

Core Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Location: Trenton, New Jersey

Division: Division of Administrative Services, Office of Information Technology

DescriptionUnder the direction of an IT Supervisor, the Technical Project Manager will be responsible for leading and coordinating multiple technology projects within the department. This includes overseeing project planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery across various IT initiatives aligned with agency goals; and performs other related work as required.

The candidate will manage cross-functional teams (without direct supervisory authority), track timelines and milestones, maintain project documentation, and ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

Responsibilities also include stakeholder engagement, risk management, leading project ceremonies and facilitating inter-agency collaboration where required.

This position is housed within the Office of Information Technology (OIT), which provides technical leadership, innovation, and support across the Department. The Technical Project Manager will contribute to key modernization initiatives impacting internal systems and external-facing services.

RequirementsEducationBachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.ExperienceMinimum of 7 years of experience managing technology projects, preferably in a government or public sector environment.Preferred Education/Experience/CertificationExperience leading projects involving cloud-based technologies, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Salesforce, GitHub, and enterprise data warehouses.

Familiarity with DevOps, version control workflows, and CI/CD practices.

Demonstrated ability to manage scope, schedule, and resources on multiple concurrent projects.

Proficiency with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid project methodologies.

PMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent certification preferred.

Employee BenefitsAs a NJ State Department, NJDOE offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Pension

• Deferred Compensation

• Health (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

• Tuition Reimbursement*

• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)

• 13 paid holidays

• Benefit Leave (vacation days, sick days and administrative leave days)

• Telework*

• Alternate Work Week Program*

*Pursuant to Department’s policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.

Open to the FollowingIn accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment.

Interested candidates may apply via: Authorization to WorkSelected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement regulations. Note: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorships for work visas.

SAME ApplicantsIf you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program, visit their website at: nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email:, or call the Civil Service Commission at, option 3.

EOE/AA StatementThe New Jersey State Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has an Affirmative Action Program, and will not discriminate against any person because of race, creed, religion, color, national origin/nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender (including pregnancy), marital status/civil union partnership, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, domestic partnership status, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, disability, (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), or liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, and is committed to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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