Engineering Program Director
About The Position
The Program Director is a senior leader responsible for driving the successful planning, execution, and delivery of engineering programs that align with strategic organizational goals. This role oversees cross-functional coordination, manages high-level programmatic activities, and ensures that all initiatives support business objectives and engineering excellence. The Program Director sets the vision for engineering programs, fosters strong interdepartmental relationships, and serves as a key liaison between executive leadership and technical teams. This individual will play a critical leadership role in steering organizational change, overseeing performance, and enabling operational efficiency across complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
Requirements
- Due to our ITAR and EAR regulations, applicants must be a US Citizen or of Legal Permanent Resident Status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b (a) (3).
- This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). Janicki will assist with gaining this access once employed. Special Access Program or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position and requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field
- 10+ years of progressive experience in program management, engineering leadership, or operations, with at least 5 years in a senior or director-level rol
- Proven experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary programs in a fast-paced, evolving technical environment
- Exceptional organizational, communication, and leadership skills
- Strong business acumen and experience aligning technical programs with broader strategic goals
- Demonstrated ability to influence across all levels of the organization, from engineers to executives
- Adept at navigating organizational dynamics with diplomacy and discretion
- Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with professionalism
- Experience managing budgets, resource allocation, and performance metrics
Nice To Haves
- PMP or similar program management certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day execution of engineering programs, ensuring alignment with strategy and delivery goals
- Build and manage program schedules, resources, and risk plans to support on-time, on-budget delivery
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure clear accountability and progress toward milestones
- Track KPIs, report status, and escalate issues appropriately
- Serve as the primary problem-solver for program risks, conflicts, and execution challenges
- Maintain strong communication across teams, leadership, and external partners
- Oversee program budgets, forecasts, and compliance with quality and governance standards
- Identify areas for process improvement and drive practical solutions
- Support special projects and mentor engineering leads and program staff
Benefits
- Salary range for this role is between $125,000 - $185,000, plus discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, and health benefits.
- Employees can also receive additional pay for off-shifts.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution
- Disability insurance as well as Life/AD&D insurance
- HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution and FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
- 401k with employer matching
- Paid time off and paid holidays (including two floating holidays)
- Education reimbursement program
- Several shift options
- Premium pay for off-shifts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
