Senior Airport IT Manager

ITnova is seeking an experienced Senior Airport IT Manager to oversee and manage all aspects of airport technology operations, infrastructure, and systems integration. The ideal candidate will have direct, hands-on experience supporting airport systems, strong technical knowledge, and the leadership skills to manage projects, teams, and vendors in a mission-critical environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily IT operations and ensure continuous availability of airport technology systems.
• Manage infrastructure across servers, networks, storage, cloud environments, and end-user systems.
• Oversee and support airport-specific systems such as FIDS, BHS, AODB, CUPPS, CUTE, CCTV, Access Control, Wi-Fi, and VoIP.
• Collaborate with airport operations, engineering, and security teams to align IT initiatives with airport needs.
• Ensure compliance with FAA, TSA, and airport cybersecurity and operational standards.
• Manage IT staff, contractors, and service providers.
• Develop and implement IT policies, cybersecurity procedures, and disaster recovery plans specific to airport environments.
• Monitor vendor performance, manage contracts, and enforce SLAs.
• Prepare and manage IT budgets, performance reports, and metrics.
• Stay current with emerging airport technologies and recommend innovative solutions to enhance operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive IT experience, including 5+ years in a leadership or management role.
• Direct experience working with airport IT systems or within an airport environment is required.
• Strong technical background in infrastructure, networking, and cybersecurity.
• Hands-on experience with airport systems (FIDS, BHS, AODB, Access Control, CUPPS, CUTE).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, projects, and multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting or managing IT operations for major U.S. airports (e.g., PANYNJ, MWAA, MAA, PHL, or similar).
• Knowledge of NIST, ISO, FAA, and other airport technology compliance frameworks.
• Master's degree in IT, Business, or Technology Management.
• Professional certifications such as ITIL, PMP, CISSP, or cloud certifications (AWS, Azure).
• Experience leading modernization, digital transformation, or smart airport initiatives.