Project Manager

Description

Spalding, a Saalex Company is seeking a Project Manager 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, a Saalex Company offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits.

Position Type: Full-Time
Work Location: This is a remote position (see on-site requirements below).
Salary Range: $100k - $150k (depending on experience)

**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:

• The successful candidate will directly assist the government project leadership in managing the projects under the PLM pillar of the Logistics IT vision. They will help manage software requirements and the AGILE software development life-cycle of a fielded system, and support Modernization of the system into new technologies. They will act as a liaison between the USN Fleet representatives, the PEO(CS) LOGIT Aviation Logistics Environment Team, and the contractor development teams. Other responsibilities include:
• Work with the Fleet in the identification, management, and resolution of software requirements and deficiencies, by creating the appropriate documentation for processing through configuration control boards.
• Experience in working with the Naval Aviation Maintenance Control for Optimized Organizational Maintenance Activity (OOMA).
• Identify and track schedule and performance risks for the project.
• Identify new methods and technologies that meet the system's requirements and make recommendations for modernization.
• Participate in requirements elicitation, management meetings, and the contractor AGILE ceremonies.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

Required:

• Must have 4 years prior experience in Software Agile Project Management.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, with technical and non-technical personnel required.
• Prior experience working with government Integrated Project Teams required.

Desired:

• Familiarity with NAVAIR programs desired.
• Familiarity with Logistic Data desired.
• Experience working with Baseline Managers, Supply Units and Fleet Readiness Centers understanding logistic data requirements.
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodology desired.
• Experience with modernizing fielded DoD software systems desired.
• Experience in Product Owner or Development roles desired.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, including Microsoft Teams desired.
• At least two (2) years of experience with PLM software, Siemens Teamcenter® preferred.

Security Clearance:

• Active Secret Clearance required. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience performing the duties listed above, or a total of 9 years of work experience in lieu of a Bachelor's with an associate degree.

Benefits

• 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
• Wellness Resources
• Stock Option Benefit