Engineering Program Director

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 space 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.

• 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

• Due to ITAR and EAR regulations, applicants must be a US Citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident 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 and require the candidate 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
• PMP or similar program management certification preferred

• 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. The range provided is Janicki’s estimate of the base compensation for this role. Actual amount offered will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities
• By applying for this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified, you may be contacted for this and future openings

• 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…