Spalding, a Saalex Company, is hiring a Senior Program Manager of IT Systems to oversee complex Naval Aviation Logistics IT programs. You will lead technical teams, manage budgets and schedules, and serve as a key liaison with government customers and military leadership to ensure program success.
What You'll Do
- Perform program and project management, technical analysis, and business case analysis to ensure program requirements, budgets, and schedules are met.
- Collect, complete, organize, and interpret technical data and financial information related to project milestones.
- Work closely with government customers, including civilian and military leadership, to capture program resource needs and participate in hiring new team members.
- Participate in meetings with government customers, fleet personnel, and senior leaders to understand program execution and performance.
- Identify and track Key Performance Indicators across a portfolio of LOG-IT systems to ensure all KPIs are met.
- Manage and lead a team of highly technical professionals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For
- 15+ years of experience leading, directing, or supporting software engineering or Naval Aviation Logistics IT programs.
- 15+ years of experience supporting applications hosted at Pax River Data Center, NAVAIR.
- 15+ years of experience leading, mentoring, and coaching a team of highly technical professionals, including implementing agile software development practices.
- 5+ years of experience supporting or working with cloud environments.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex programs with multiple stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Effective communication and leadership abilities.
- Bachelor’s degree in IT or an Aviation/Aerospace field.
- Active Secret clearance is required.
Nice to Have
- Working experience with Naval aviation logistics systems and IT tools/technologies, such as OOMA, Aircraft Inventory Readiness Reporting System, AvPLM, Technical Directives, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Teamcenter, MRO, and DECKPLATE.
- Prior senior civilian or military service.
- COMFRC or COMFRC East experience.
- Experience supporting MCAS Cherry Point.
Technical Stack
- Naval aviation logistics systems, OOMA, Aircraft Inventory Readiness Reporting System, AvPLM, Technical Directives
- Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Teamcenter, MRO, DECKPLATE
- Cloud environments
Team & Environment
You will lead and manage a team of highly technical professionals.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $150k-$175k annually, depending on experience.
- 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
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position supporting locations in Lexington Park, MD and Patuxent River, MD.
Spalding, a Saalex Company, offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules, and excellent benefits.




