Operations Jobs in New Jersey
Operations jobs in New Jersey are concentrated in logistics and supply chain, pharmaceuticals, financial services, and manufacturing, with demand running from entry-level coordinators to senior directors of operations. The most active hiring markets are Newark, Jersey City, and Parsippany, where major employers like Johnson & Johnson, Merck, and Prudential Financial maintain large operational footprints. The most sought-after specialties are supply chain management, process improvement, and business operations analysis. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Homeless Solutions, Inc. has been the leader in its field in Morris County for over 40 years and we value our staff as the most important part of our continued success. The Sr. Director of Housing Operations, Compliance, and Development is a senior leadership role responsible for the overall performance, compliance, operations, facilities coordination, and long-term asset stewardship of HSI's 126-unit affordable housing portfolio. This includes regulatory compliance across multiple federal and state funding streams, property operations, occupancy performance, asset management, facilities oversight, financial coordination, and supervision of housing leadership staff.
This role requires both technical affordable housing compliance knowledge and strong operational leadership. The ideal candidate understands the regulatory environment of affordable housing, the day-to-day realities of property operations, and the importance of building systems that support compliance, resident stability, financial performance, and long-term asset preservation.
This full time, exempt onsite position reports directly to the President & CEO and serves as HSI's primary internal leader for affordable housing operations, compliance, asset stewardship, and housing development
All applications must be made through the following link:
https://homelesssolutions.applicantpro.com/jobs/
This position is offered in a salary range from $100 - $115k
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance & Funding Management
- Ensure compliance with affordable housing programs such as LIHTC, HUD Section 8, HOME, CDBG, NJHMFA, and supportive housing vouchers.
- Oversee audits, certifications, reporting requirements, inspections, and compliance calendars.
- Monitor regulatory changes and ensure eligibility, rent calculations, and tenant documentation meet program standards.
Asset & Portfolio Management
- Manage the long-term physical and financial health of housing assets.
- Oversee capital planning, reserve funds, property budgets, and major improvement projects.
- Serve as the primary contact with lenders, investors, syndicators, and regulatory agencies.
Property Operations & Facilities
- Supervise key housing leadership staff, including Housing Operations, Compliance, and Facilities Managers.
- Ensure safe, compliant, and resident-focused housing operations.
- Oversee maintenance systems, work orders, vendor relationships, emergency preparedness, and building code compliance.
Housing Development & Portfolio Growth
- Lead affordable housing development, acquisition, preservation, and redevelopment efforts alongside the CEO.
- Manage projects from concept through financing, predevelopment, construction, and stabilization.
- Coordinate external partners including architects, attorneys, consultants, and lenders.
- Identify new housing opportunities aligned with HSI's mission and strategy.
Team Leadership & Coordination
- Establish clear responsibilities and workflows across Operations, Compliance, Facilities, Finance, and vendors.
- Resolve operational and compliance issues efficiently.
- Build a collaborative leadership culture focused on resident outcomes, financial performance, and long-term asset stewardship.
Strategic Leadership
- Advise the CEO on housing strategy, development initiatives, and organizational sustainability.
- Support board reporting, funder communications, and housing-related fundraising efforts.
- Build systems and documentation that ensure organizational continuity and knowledge retention.
Required Qualifications
Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible experience in affordable housing, including significant experience in affordable housing operations/asset management and demonstrated experience in affordable housing development, preservation, acquisition, or redevelopment.
Demonstrated experience leading or playing a substantive project-management role in affordable housing development projects from feasibility/predevelopment through financing, construction and/or stabilization.
Demonstrated hands-on experience with LIHTC compliance
Working knowledge of HUD Section 8/Project-Based Voucher programs, HOME and CDBG regulations, and supportive housing funding streams
Experience supervising property management or facilities staff
Strong regulatory reporting and file management skills; experience managing agency audits and inspections
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple funding sources, compliance calendars, and regulatory relationships simultaneously
Financial literacy sufficient to manage property budgets, review operating statements, and communicate with CFO and auditors
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to represent HSI professionally with funders, regulators, and community partners
Regular and predictable attendance is a requirement of this position
Able to attend off hour/off site events and meetings as required by the position
Physical qualifications include clarity of vision at close and long range, ability to move about an office environment and operate standard office equipment, ability to travel across HSI facilities and navigate shared residential housing environments,
Preferred Qualifications
NJHMFA program experience strongly preferred
Experience with permanent supportive housing (PSH) and the unique compliance requirements of housing with services
Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP), Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS), or equivalent credential
Experience at a Community Development Corporation (CDC), housing authority, or mission-driven affordable housing developer
Bachelor's degree in real estate, public administration, urban planning, finance, or related field; equivalent experience accepted
Homeless Solutions, Inc. has been the leader in its field in Morris County for over 40 years and we value our staff as the most important part of our continued success. The Sr. Director of Housing Operations, Compliance, and Development is a senior leadership role responsible for the overall performance, compliance, operations, facilities coordination, and long-term asset stewardship of HSI's 126-unit affordable housing portfolio. This includes regulatory compliance across multiple federal and state funding streams, property operations, occupancy performance, asset management, facilities oversight, financial coordination, and supervision of housing leadership staff.
This role requires both technical affordable housing compliance knowledge and strong operational leadership. The ideal candidate understands the regulatory environment of affordable housing, the day-to-day realities of property operations, and the importance of building systems that support compliance, resident stability, financial performance, and long-term asset preservation.
This full time, exempt onsite position reports directly to the President & CEO and serves as HSI's primary internal leader for affordable housing operations, compliance, asset stewardship, and housing development
All applications must be made through the following link:
https://homelesssolutions.applicantpro.com/jobs/
This position is offered in a salary range from $100 - $115k
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance & Funding Management
- Ensure compliance with affordable housing programs such as LIHTC, HUD Section 8, HOME, CDBG, NJHMFA, and supportive housing vouchers.
- Oversee audits, certifications, reporting requirements, inspections, and compliance calendars.
- Monitor regulatory changes and ensure eligibility, rent calculations, and tenant documentation meet program standards.
Asset & Portfolio Management
- Manage the long-term physical and financial health of housing assets.
- Oversee capital planning, reserve funds, property budgets, and major improvement projects.
- Serve as the primary contact with lenders, investors, syndicators, and regulatory agencies.
Property Operations & Facilities
- Supervise key housing leadership staff, including Housing Operations, Compliance, and Facilities Managers.
- Ensure safe, compliant, and resident-focused housing operations.
- Oversee maintenance systems, work orders, vendor relationships, emergency preparedness, and building code compliance.
Housing Development & Portfolio Growth
- Lead affordable housing development, acquisition, preservation, and redevelopment efforts alongside the CEO.
- Manage projects from concept through financing, predevelopment, construction, and stabilization.
- Coordinate external partners including architects, attorneys, consultants, and lenders.
- Identify new housing opportunities aligned with HSI's mission and strategy.
Team Leadership & Coordination
- Establish clear responsibilities and workflows across Operations, Compliance, Facilities, Finance, and vendors.
- Resolve operational and compliance issues efficiently.
- Build a collaborative leadership culture focused on resident outcomes, financial performance, and long-term asset stewardship.
Strategic Leadership
- Advise the CEO on housing strategy, development initiatives, and organizational sustainability.
- Support board reporting, funder communications, and housing-related fundraising efforts.
- Build systems and documentation that ensure organizational continuity and knowledge retention.
Required Qualifications
Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible experience in affordable housing, including significant experience in affordable housing operations/asset management and demonstrated experience in affordable housing development, preservation, acquisition, or redevelopment.
Demonstrated experience leading or playing a substantive project-management role in affordable housing development projects from feasibility/predevelopment through financing, construction and/or stabilization.
Demonstrated hands-on experience with LIHTC compliance
Working knowledge of HUD Section 8/Project-Based Voucher programs, HOME and CDBG regulations, and supportive housing funding streams
Experience supervising property management or facilities staff
Strong regulatory reporting and file management skills; experience managing agency audits and inspections
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple funding sources, compliance calendars, and regulatory relationships simultaneously
Financial literacy sufficient to manage property budgets, review operating statements, and communicate with CFO and auditors
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to represent HSI professionally with funders, regulators, and community partners
Regular and predictable attendance is a requirement of this position
Able to attend off hour/off site events and meetings as required by the position
Physical qualifications include clarity of vision at close and long range, ability to move about an office environment and operate standard office equipment, ability to travel across HSI facilities and navigate shared residential housing environments,
Preferred Qualifications
NJHMFA program experience strongly preferred
Experience with permanent supportive housing (PSH) and the unique compliance requirements of housing with services
Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP), Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS), or equivalent credential
Experience at a Community Development Corporation (CDC), housing authority, or mission-driven affordable housing developer
Bachelor's degree in real estate, public administration, urban planning, finance, or related field; equivalent experience accepted
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The qualifications that appear most often in operations jobs across New Jersey.
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or a related field required
- Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams or operational workflows
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
- Strong analytical skills with experience using data to drive operational decisions
- Project management experience, with PMP certification preferred by many employers
- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
Operations Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a operations in New Jersey?
Most operations roles in New Jersey require a bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, industrial engineering, or a closely related field. There is no state-issued license specific to general operations work in New Jersey, but employers strongly prefer candidates with hands-on process management experience. Certifications like PMP or a Lean Six Sigma credential from an accredited program significantly strengthen your candidacy with New Jersey's large corporate and pharmaceutical employers.
Which companies hire operationss in New Jersey?
New Jersey operations roles are posted by CVS Health, Walgreens, and Walmart and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. New Jersey's dense concentration of pharmaceutical headquarters, logistics hubs, and financial services firms makes it one of the more active states for mid-to-senior operations hiring.
Which New Jersey cities have the most operations jobs?
Newark, Princeton, and New Jersey have the most operations openings in New Jersey. Newark and Jersey City draw volume from logistics, financial services, and corporate headquarters tied to the New York metro economy, while Parsippany and similar Morris County communities are home to pharmaceutical and consumer goods companies that run large domestic operations functions from their New Jersey campuses.
Are there remote operations jobs in New Jersey?
Yes, and they are more common in operations than in many fields, particularly for analytical, planning, and back-office roles. About 39% of operations openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how broadly the title covers both desk-based and on-site work. Roles focused on data analysis, financial operations, and project coordination tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while warehouse, distribution, and facilities operations roles remain largely on-site.
How can I get hired as a operations in New Jersey with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through an operations coordinator or operations analyst role, where employers prioritize organizational skills and willingness to learn over years of experience. New Jersey's large pharmaceutical companies, including those based in the Parsippany and Princeton corridors, run rotational and associate programs for recent graduates. Lateral moves from customer service, administrative coordination, or supply chain support roles are common entry points, and earning a PMP or beginning a Lean Six Sigma certification signals commitment to operational discipline even without a long resume.
Where can I find and apply to operations jobs in New Jersey?
You can find and apply to operations jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current New Jersey openings across industries and experience levels. Search the listings, find roles that fit your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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