(DOE-033-26) Project Specialist (Organizational Change Management Manager)

Notice of Vacancy Reference Number : DOE-033-26
Title : Project Specialist (Organizational Change Management Manager)
Range/Title Code : P98/60005
Salary : $98,000.00 - $125,000.00
Position Number: 093541
Issue Date : October 8, 2026
Closing Date : October 22, 2026
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

Description

The Organizational Change Management (OCM) Manager will lead and execute change management strategies to ensure smooth transitions and high adoption rates across critical technology implementations and business transformations.

The role requires hands-on experience in stakeholder analysis, change impact assessments, communication planning, and training delivery.

This position is housed within the Office of Information Technology, which provides technical leadership, innovation, and support across the Department. The OCM Manager will drive change initiatives for enterprise platforms, operational workflows, and policy shifts that impact educators, districts, and internal staff.

Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Communications, Human Resources, or a related field.

Experience

Minimum of 7 years of organizational change management experience, including leading change strategies for large-scale enterprise technology deployments and organizational restructurings.

Preferred Education/Experience

Experience developing structured change enablement frameworks, communications plans, and user training programs within public sector or educational agency environments.

Strong understanding of change metrics, adoption tracking tools, and methodologies for evaluating readiness and measuring business impact post-implementation.

Proven track record of managing stakeholder engagement across crossfunctional teams, executive leadership, and external partners.

Excellent facilitation, active listening, and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to translate complex technical processes into clear, accessible language for end users.

Employee Benefits

As 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 Following

In 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 Work

Selected 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 Applicants

If 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: View email address on us.fitly.work , or call the Civil Service Commission at View phone number on us.fitly.work, option 3.

EOE/AA Statement

The 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.