Job Summary
EDA Overview
The mission of the NJEDA’s Economic Transformation Division is to accelerate the growth of New Jersey’s economy by implementing programs that will enhance the State’s long-term economic competitiveness and establish New Jersey as a leader within high-growth innovative strategic sectors. The Venture Products department implements unique programs that catalyze investment to create and sustain job growth, strengthening the State’s innovation ecosystem. The team that delivers these products is focused on effective execution combined with a positive market impact.
The Senior Product Officer will focus their efforts on growing all aspects of the $300 million New Jersey Innovation Evergreen Fund co-investment program, but will support across the Venture Product department’s portfolio of programs. The department is committed to achieving the State’s goal to build the nation’s most diverse and inclusive innovation ecosystem, and the Senior Product Officer’s work will support these efforts.
$85,680 - $107,100
Note: The NJEDA currently offers a hybrid work schedule for up to 2 days of telecommute work from home. To participate, you will be required to have high speed home internet access and a manager's approval. This program does not supersede the "New Jersey First Act", which requires newly hired NJEDA employees to establish and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey.
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Your employment at NJEDA is voluntary and subject to termination by you or NJEDA at will, with or without cause, or with or without notice, at any time. Nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to conflict, eliminate or modify the employment-at-will status of NJEDA employees.
This position is considered exempt and is excluded from minimum wage, overtime regulations, and other rights and protections afforded nonexempt workers under the FLSA.
NJEDA reserves the right to amend/revise this job description as necessary to meet current and changing business needs.
NJ SAME Program
In accordance with P.L. 2021, c. 465 and P.L. 2021, 466, the SAME program was established to enable New Jersey State agencies to hire, promote, retain, and advance qualified individuals whose physical or mental impairments impact their abilities to participate in the hiring and promotion process for non-competitive and unclassified titles within the State workforce.
The SAME program allows candidates, who identify as having a significant disability, to apply for non-competitive and unclassified positions through a fast track hiring process. This program uses a fast-track process that permits people who are eligible for the program to request that the State appointing authority schedule with them a good faith interview. For more information about the SAME program and the Fast Track Hiring program, please Click Here. If you have any questions, please email, or call the contact as indicated on the job vacancy announcement.
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