IT Division Manager

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Morris/Sussex Vicinage (Morris County), Washington & Court Streets, Morristown, NJ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Central Office/Vicinage: Morris/Sussex Vicinage (Morris County)
Division: Information Technology
Opening Date: 10/06/2026
Closing Date: 10/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description
If another position becomes available within five months of this recruitment's closing date, the applicant pool from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.
SALARY: The salary range for this position is $110,760.01 to $171,452.96. For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range. For current Judiciary employees, salary upon promotion or advancement will be an increase of 5% of base salary, not to exceed the maximum of the range, or the minimum salary of the band/level, whichever is greater.
The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.
The Morris and Sussex Vicinage is seeking a highly skilled professional to fill the role of Court Executive 2B (Information Technology Division Manager). The position requires strong leadership, decision making, creative thinking, effective influencing and negotiating abilities, with a broad spectrum of relevant technical knowledge. While working under the general direction of the Assignment Judge and Trial Court Administrator the manager will function as an internal consultant, conducting annual needs assessments to identify strategic planning initiatives. The selected candidate will: assist, plan and direct implementation and installation of statewide and vicinage-based computer systems and provide ongoing support. This position will be responsible for a team of technology staff providing first level support in three locations. The selected candidate will also be responsible for overseeing support for staff working in a remote environment, including monitoring and addressing their technology needs. The environment is comprised of Windows Active Directory, Windows 11 clients, as well as Cisco switches and routers. Other technology includes, but is not limited to: Exchange, Microsoft Office, Wireless LAN, Android devices, DELL PCs and laptops, digital court recording, scanning, Inter/Intranet, LAN/WAN, IT security network infrastructure, limited VoIP support, Cisco telephone support, and judiciary applications support. This will include development of IT related training for judges and vicinage users. In addition, this position participates in the development and implementation of Judiciary Information Systems policies, procedures, and standards and will also plan, integrate and manage strategic goals for technology innovation consistent with statewide plans and priorities. The Division Manager will coach and mentor staff, monitor and assess training needs, conduct performance evaluations, recommend personnel actions, and perform other related duties as required.
REMOTE WORK: The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to 2 days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, in addition to installing a multifactor authentication app on your phone or tablet, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.
**Although this position is based in the Morris County Courthouse (Morristown, New Jersey) travel to the Sussex County Judicial Center (Newton, New Jersey) and other Judiciary locations is required.**

Example of Duties

Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position.

• Assist, plan and direct implementation and installation of statewide and vicinage-based computer systems and provide ongoing support.
• This position will be responsible for a team of technology staff providing first level support in three locations.
• The selected candidate will also be responsible for overseeing support for staff working in a remote environment, including monitoring and addressing their technology needs.
• The environment is comprised of Windows Active Directory, Windows 11 clients, as well as Cisco switches and routers.
• Other technology includes, but is not limited to Exchange, Microsoft Office, Wireless LAN, Android devices, DELL PCs and laptops, digital court recording, scanning, Inter/Intranet, LAN/WAN, IT security network infrastructure, limited VoIP support, Cisco telephone support, and judiciary applications support.
• This will include development of IT related training for judges and vicinage users.
• This position participates in the development and implementation of Judiciary Information Systems policies, procedures, and standards and will also plan, integrate and manage strategic goals for technology innovation consistent with statewide plans and priorities.
• The Division Manager will coach and mentor staff, monitor and assess training needs, conduct performance evaluations, recommend personnel actions, and perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.

Experience: Five years of professional administrative and/or program management experience which shall have included responsibility for reviewing, prioritizing, and assessing information technology initiatives, projects, and staff; developing, implementing, and supporting complex systems, database, network, and applications environments; aligning technology strategies with business objectives; optimizing use of Information Technology resources including developing budgets and controlling costs; and/or defining applications development methodologies and three years of supervision of staff.

Substitution: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional professional experience on a year-for-year basis with one year of such experience being equal to 30 semester hour credits. An associate's degree and two years of additional professional experience may be substituted for the required bachelor's degree. A master's degree may be substituted for one year of experience as indicated above -OR- a law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above.
Education Note: Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service. (See )
Supplemental Information
Driver's License: Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Authorization to Work: US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.

Special Note: Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information.

Residency Law: In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the "New Jersey First Act," all persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person may request an exemption from that requirement from the Employee Residency Review Committee in the Department of Labor & Workforce Development on the basis of either hardship or employer critical need.

HOW TO APPLY:

The NJ Judiciary requires all applicants to complete the application process fully and as instructed. All applicants must complete the work experience and education sections and attach any required documents. Applications must describe all relevant work experience in detail, beginning with your current or most recent job, including military service (indicate rank), internships and job-related volunteer work, if applicable. Use a separate section to describe each position. Applicants who indicate "see resume" or enter their initials to acknowledge that they have skipped the Work History and Education sections will not be considered, unless they do not possess any education history or work experience. Only applicants that follow the application instructions and submit completed applications will be considered.

The New Jersey Judiciary consists of: the Supreme Court, the Superior Court including the Appellate Division and the Trial Court of the 15 vicinages in New Jersey, the Tax Court and the Municipal Court System. The Administrative Office of the Courts provides technical assistance, operational support, training, research and development, budget and personnel coordination, and development and operation of information systems for the Courts of New Jersey.

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New Jersey Courts offers an exciting and rewarding public service career with incredible employee benefits for full-time employees only and their eligible dependents such as:

• State Health Benefits Program including options for medical, dental and prescription coverage
• Public Employee's Retirement System pension program
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness for employees with 10 years or more of service
• Generous leave program which includes vacation, personal and sick leave and 13 annual paid holidays
• Voluntary investment programs separate from and in addition to the pension plan through the Deferred Compensation Plan and the Supplemental Annuity Trust of New Jersey (SACT)
• Comprehensive training offerings including LinkedIn Learning.
• Tax Savings Programs including the Premium Option Plan, Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account and Commuter TaxSave
• NJBest 529 College Savings Plan
• Member Term Life Coverage including basic and optional plans