Part-Time Temporary Project Manager/Software Developer

Bergens Promise Inc • Hackensack, NJ

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Bergen’s Promise is seeking a Part-Time Temporary Project Manager/Software Developer to join their mission-driven, nonprofit social service organization. This role involves coordinating technology and process-improvement initiatives, designing, building, testing, and deploying internal tools, scripts, or web applications, and supporting data migrations, automations, and reporting tools. The position requires strong organizational and project management skills, with a focus on delivering projects on time and within budget, ensuring code quality, and maintaining stakeholder satisfaction. The ideal candidate will be motivated by opportunities to make a meaningful difference for youth, families, and the community, and will thrive in a collaborative and evolving environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering/computer science
• 1 – 2 years of Project Management experience
• 1 – 2 years of software development experience
• 1 – 2 years of Power Platform experience
• Strong organizational and project management skills

Responsibilities

• Coordinate across departments/stakeholders, run status meetings, and maintain project trackers
• Define project scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables for technology and process-improvement initiatives
• Identify risks and resolve blockers before they affect deadlines
• Document processes and maintain project records for audits/grant reporting
• Design, build, test, and deploy internal tools, scripts, or web applications (specify language/stack — e.g., Power Automate, PowerShell, SQL, Python, Java, JavaScript, web frameworks)
• Maintain and troubleshoot existing systems and integrations
• Write clean, documented code, and maintain version control
• Support data migrations, automations, and reporting tools
• Provide light technical support/training to staff using tools they build

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with reasonable employee contributions
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Agency-funded pension plan, with Bergen’s Promise contributing a percentage of eligible employees’ annual salary after one year of employment
• 403(b) and 401(k) retirement plan options available upon employment
• Agency-funded life insurance and Long-Term Care benefits
• Company-funded wellness incentives and employee wellness initiatives
• Paid training and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level