Program Manager of IT Systems

Spalding, a Saalex Company is seeking a senior Program Manager of IT Systems in Lexington Park, MD.  Spalding, a Saalex Company is a professional services company delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of Defense since 2001. Our expert-level solutions include software development, information technology, program management, financial management and business intelligence services.  Spalding offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $150k-$155k annually (depending upon experience)

Work Location: This is a remote position.

**On-Site Requirements: On-boarding will require 1-2 visits to Patuxent River, MD for candidates that are local to the area. Candidates out of state will be onboarded virtually. Training will be virtual and telework maximized/permitted to the greatest extent possible, however for local candidates, training/tasking may require on-site work a few hours per week. Future on-site/telework requirements/schedules may change as additional client direction is received.

Essential Functions:

• Performs program/project management, technical, and business case analysis to ensure program requirements, budgets, and schedules are met.
• Collect, complete, organize, and interpret technical data and financial information relating to program/project milestones
• Works closely with government customers, including civilian and miliary leadership to capture resource needs of the program; participate in the hiring and onboarding of new team members
• Participates in meetings with government customers, fleet personnel and senior leaders to understand program/project execution and performance
• Identifies and tracks Key Performance Indicators across a portfolio of LOG-IT systems and ensures all KPIs are met
• Manages and leads a team of highly technical professionals
• Other duties as assigned or required

Required:

• 25+ years of experience leading/directing/supporting software engineering, Naval Aviation Logistics IT programs and/or organizations required
• 20+ years’ experience supporting applications hosted at Pax River Data Center, NAVAIR required
• 15 + years’ experience leading, mentoring, and coaching a team of highly technical professionals; including implementing agile software development practices required
• 5+ years’ experience supporting/working with cloud environments
• Demonstrate experience in managing complex programs with multiple stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Effective communication and leadership abilities
• Bachelor’s degree in IT or Aviation/Aerospace field of study required

Desired:

• Working experience with Naval aviation logistics systems and IT tools/technologies desired, i.e. OOMA, Aircraft Inventory Readiness Reporting System, AvPLM, Technical Directives, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Teamcenter, MRO, and DECKPLATE
• Prior senior civilian or military service desired

Security Clearance:
Must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in IT or Aviation/Aerospace field of study required.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Stock Option Plan