Program Development Manager Jobs in New Jersey
Program Development Manager jobs in New Jersey are consistently active, with strong demand concentrated in healthcare systems, nonprofit human services, education, and pharmaceutical and life sciences organizations across the state, at levels from coordinator stepping into management through senior program director. The largest concentrations of openings are in Newark, Princeton, and Trenton, where anchor employers such as Rutgers University, RWJBarnabas Health, and Johnson and Johnson have long maintained program development functions. Curriculum development, grant-funded community programs, and clinical program design are among the most in-demand specialties. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Interested in becoming a PCT? Follow these easy steps:
- Submit your resume
- Attend our Information Session
- Interview
- Job Shadow
- Accept your offer
- Begin your PCT career at CentraState!
Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides skilled technical assistance to licensed professionals by performing assigned duties and services required to deliver quality patient care. Provides basic nursing care and assists patient with activities of daily living.
- Provides considerate respectful care focused upon the patient's individual need.
- Accurately checks exterior of code cart each shift.
- Affirms the patient's right to make decisions regarding his/her medical care, including the decision to discontinue treatment, to the extent permitted by law.
- Collects and labels specimens without error.
- Accurately performs bedside glucose monitoring, and calibration of Accucheck and enters data.
- Correctly performs all scheduled and assigned tasks while continually observing patient needs.
- Retrieves blood from the Blood Bank.
- Verbalizes/performs understanding of 1:1 precautions and documents appropriately.
- Supports operations by demonstrating ability and willingness to float between units as a PCT and provides 1:1 patient observation when deemed necessary.
- Performs post mortem care.
- Follows CentraState policy regarding restraint application, documentation and observation.
- Always answers patient call lights in a timely manner.
- Provides basic nursing care, including partial and/or complete direct personal hygienic care to patients (i.e.: bathing, feeding, diversional activity) and assists patients with activities of daily living.
- Properly performs electrocardiograms.
- Provides partial and/or complete direct personal hygienic care to patients.
- Accurately performs simple wound care and ostomy care.
- Accurately collects and documents patient data (TPR, I&O, specimen collection, height and weight) utilizing learned technical skills under the direction of the RN. Accurately documents patient data and comfort rounds in Wellsoft system.
- Correctly makes occupied and unoccupied beds.
- Notifies nurse immediately for patient's complaints of pain/discomfort and any observed change in condition. Provides appropriate interventions for pain as directed by nurse and reports outcomes.
- Assists with the elimination needs of the patient while providing privacy and dignity.
- Performs rounding as per guidelines.
- Correctly feeds patients.
- Performs tasks to maintain patient mobility.
- Accurately maintains feeding tubes.
- Accurately performs incentive spirometry and pulse oximetry.
- Accurately obtains and documents temperatures, pulses, respirations and blood pressure.
- Accurately measures and documents intake and output.
- Reports patient intake and output to nurse.
- Supports cost containment through efficient use of equipment, supplies and other pertinent resources.
- 18 years of age or older
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- PCT training provided by CentraState's Nursing Education & Professional Development team- 100% on-site at CentraState Medical Center in Freehold, NJ
- Commitment to minimum of One (1) year of Full-Time employment. (Three 12 hour shifts [7-7:30] per week, including alternating weekends and holidays)
- BLS certification (American Heart Association only) required upon hire.
- Glucose certifications are provided by CentraState during orientation.
- Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.
- Must be fluent in English speaking, reading, and writting skills
If you currently hold any of the following requirements, you may qualify for a PCT role without needing our training program:
- Currently enrolled in an RN program AND have completed at least 1 semester of clinicals OR
- Have recently completed a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Patient Care Technician (PCT) course AND received a license OR
- Have recently worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in a nursing home/sub-acute center or Patient Care Technician (PCT) within an inpatient acute-care hospital setting for at least One (1) year.
CentraState Healthcare System, in partnership with Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system dedicated to providing comprehensive health services in central New Jersey. Beyond offering a wide range of advanced diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState is committed to being a valuable health partner, focusing on disease prevention, promoting healthy behaviors, and helping individuals of all ages live well.
Located in Freehold, CentraState includes a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a dynamic health and wellness campus, two award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions. These pavilions offer primary care, specialty physician practices, and access to outpatient services such as lab work and physical therapy.
CentraState is proud to be among the less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet® designation for nursing excellence five times. Additionally, it has been recognized as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ Company by Great Place to Work® for four consecutive years.
Joining CentraState means becoming part of a pioneering healthcare facility committed to high-quality, patient-focused care. We invite you to make a difference in our community and advance your career with us. We support our employees with work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities, and more.
Discover why our employees love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family!
CentraState Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members.
What We Offer:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
- 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
- PTO
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
- Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
- Continuing Education / Onsite Training
- A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
- Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
- Magnet recognized healthcare facility
The compensation above reflects the established range from CentraState Healthcare System (CSHS) for this position at the time the job was posted. CSHS considers many factors to determine compensation, including education, experience, skills, licenses, certification, and training. As such, team member compensation may fall outside this range.
Additionally, the compensation range reflects base salary and does not include extra shift rates or incentives tied to quality, productivity, etc., as applicable.
The benefits outlined also reflect CSHS’ policy at the time of posting. Benefits as are made available to other similarly situated team members of CSHS, although participation is at all times in accordance with and subject to the eligibility and other provisions of such plans and programs. CSHS may modify its benefits plans or programs at any time.
CSHS is proud to comply with all pay equity and pay transparency laws.
Interested in becoming a PCT? Follow these easy steps:
- Submit your resume
- Attend our Information Session
- Interview
- Job Shadow
- Accept your offer
- Begin your PCT career at CentraState!
Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides skilled technical assistance to licensed professionals by performing assigned duties and services required to deliver quality patient care. Provides basic nursing care and assists patient with activities of daily living.
- Provides considerate respectful care focused upon the patient's individual need.
- Accurately checks exterior of code cart each shift.
- Affirms the patient's right to make decisions regarding his/her medical care, including the decision to discontinue treatment, to the extent permitted by law.
- Collects and labels specimens without error.
- Accurately performs bedside glucose monitoring, and calibration of Accucheck and enters data.
- Correctly performs all scheduled and assigned tasks while continually observing patient needs.
- Retrieves blood from the Blood Bank.
- Verbalizes/performs understanding of 1:1 precautions and documents appropriately.
- Supports operations by demonstrating ability and willingness to float between units as a PCT and provides 1:1 patient observation when deemed necessary.
- Performs post mortem care.
- Follows CentraState policy regarding restraint application, documentation and observation.
- Always answers patient call lights in a timely manner.
- Provides basic nursing care, including partial and/or complete direct personal hygienic care to patients (i.e.: bathing, feeding, diversional activity) and assists patients with activities of daily living.
- Properly performs electrocardiograms.
- Provides partial and/or complete direct personal hygienic care to patients.
- Accurately performs simple wound care and ostomy care.
- Accurately collects and documents patient data (TPR, I&O, specimen collection, height and weight) utilizing learned technical skills under the direction of the RN. Accurately documents patient data and comfort rounds in Wellsoft system.
- Correctly makes occupied and unoccupied beds.
- Notifies nurse immediately for patient's complaints of pain/discomfort and any observed change in condition. Provides appropriate interventions for pain as directed by nurse and reports outcomes.
- Assists with the elimination needs of the patient while providing privacy and dignity.
- Performs rounding as per guidelines.
- Correctly feeds patients.
- Performs tasks to maintain patient mobility.
- Accurately maintains feeding tubes.
- Accurately performs incentive spirometry and pulse oximetry.
- Accurately obtains and documents temperatures, pulses, respirations and blood pressure.
- Accurately measures and documents intake and output.
- Reports patient intake and output to nurse.
- Supports cost containment through efficient use of equipment, supplies and other pertinent resources.
- 18 years of age or older
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- PCT training provided by CentraState's Nursing Education & Professional Development team- 100% on-site at CentraState Medical Center in Freehold, NJ
- Commitment to minimum of One (1) year of Full-Time employment. (Three 12 hour shifts [7-7:30] per week, including alternating weekends and holidays)
- BLS certification (American Heart Association only) required upon hire.
- Glucose certifications are provided by CentraState during orientation.
- Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.
- Must be fluent in English speaking, reading, and writting skills
If you currently hold any of the following requirements, you may qualify for a PCT role without needing our training program:
- Currently enrolled in an RN program AND have completed at least 1 semester of clinicals OR
- Have recently completed a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Patient Care Technician (PCT) course AND received a license OR
- Have recently worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in a nursing home/sub-acute center or Patient Care Technician (PCT) within an inpatient acute-care hospital setting for at least One (1) year.
CentraState Healthcare System, in partnership with Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system dedicated to providing comprehensive health services in central New Jersey. Beyond offering a wide range of advanced diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState is committed to being a valuable health partner, focusing on disease prevention, promoting healthy behaviors, and helping individuals of all ages live well.
Located in Freehold, CentraState includes a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a dynamic health and wellness campus, two award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions. These pavilions offer primary care, specialty physician practices, and access to outpatient services such as lab work and physical therapy.
CentraState is proud to be among the less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet® designation for nursing excellence five times. Additionally, it has been recognized as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ Company by Great Place to Work® for four consecutive years.
Joining CentraState means becoming part of a pioneering healthcare facility committed to high-quality, patient-focused care. We invite you to make a difference in our community and advance your career with us. We support our employees with work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities, and more.
Discover why our employees love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family!
CentraState Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members.
What We Offer:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
- 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
- PTO
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
- Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
- Continuing Education / Onsite Training
- A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
- Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
- Magnet recognized healthcare facility
The compensation above reflects the established range from CentraState Healthcare System (CSHS) for this position at the time the job was posted. CSHS considers many factors to determine compensation, including education, experience, skills, licenses, certification, and training. As such, team member compensation may fall outside this range.
Additionally, the compensation range reflects base salary and does not include extra shift rates or incentives tied to quality, productivity, etc., as applicable.
The benefits outlined also reflect CSHS’ policy at the time of posting. Benefits as are made available to other similarly situated team members of CSHS, although participation is at all times in accordance with and subject to the eligibility and other provisions of such plans and programs. CSHS may modify its benefits plans or programs at any time.
CSHS is proud to comply with all pay equity and pay transparency laws.
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Program Development Manager Job Market in New Jersey
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Who's Hiring
- Merck13
- Macy's5
- BD4
- QXO4
- AT&T4
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance
What New Jersey Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in program development manager jobs across New Jersey.
- Bachelor's degree in public health, human services, education, or a related field required
- Three or more years managing program development, design, or implementation projects
- Experience building and overseeing program budgets, grants, or contract deliverables
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage external stakeholder relationships
- Proficiency with project management tools and outcomes tracking or reporting systems
- Master's degree in public administration, public health, or a related discipline preferred
Program Development Manager Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a program development manager in New Jersey?
Most program development manager roles in New Jersey require at minimum a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as public health, social work, education, or nonprofit management, though many employers, particularly hospital systems and state-funded human services agencies, prefer a master's degree. There is no single state license required for the role, but candidates pursuing positions in licensed healthcare or behavioral health settings should hold credentials recognized by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs relevant to their program area.
Which companies hire program development managers in New Jersey?
Employers hiring program development managers in New Jersey right now include Merck, Macy's, and BD, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. New Jersey's dense concentration of pharmaceutical companies, large academic medical centers, and federally funded community organizations means openings appear across a wide range of mission-driven and corporate environments.
Which New Jersey cities have the most program development manager jobs?
Rahway, Morris Plains, and Franklin Lakes have the most program development manager openings in New Jersey. Newark anchors the market through its major hospital networks and nonprofit sector, Princeton draws openings from its research institutions and pharmaceutical corridor, and Trenton generates demand from state government agencies and federally funded human services programs with a strong presence in the capital region.
Are there remote program development manager jobs in New Jersey?
Yes, and they're more common than in most program management fields, since program development work centers on planning, writing, and coordination rather than on-site delivery. About 75% of program development manager openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting broader flexibility among nonprofits, foundations, and healthcare system administrative offices. Grant writing, curriculum design, and strategic planning functions are the parts of the role most frequently offered remotely.
How can I get hired as a program development manager in New Jersey with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a program coordinator or program associate role at a New Jersey nonprofit, community health organization, or academic institution, then building toward a manager title through demonstrated program ownership. Large New Jersey employers such as RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers University hire new graduates into program specialist and research associate roles that feed into program management. Earning a certificate in project management or grant writing, or completing a graduate fellowship at a New Jersey state agency, gives candidates a measurable edge when applying for a first manager-level position.
Where can I find and apply to program development manager jobs in New Jersey?
You can find and apply to program development manager jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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