Engineering Program Director
About The Position
Janicki Industries is an innovative, family-owned aerospace company located at the foot of the Cascades. We focus on engineering and manufacturing complex projects for companies in the aerospace, defense, and industries. We are looking for a Program Director to join our growing team. This position is located on-site in Sedro-Woolley, Washington State. 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
- Applicants must be a US Citizen or of Legal Permanent Resident Status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b (a) (3).
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required).
- Candidate must agree 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 role
- 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
- Discretionary bonus
- 401(k) matching
- Vacation
- Health benefits
- 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 Savings 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
