Program Director - Tooling Engineering

Janicki Industries is an innovative, family-owned aerospace company located at the foot of the Cascades, focusing on engineering and manufacturing complex projects for the aerospace, defense, and space industries. This position is located on-site in Sedro-Woolley, Washington State.

About the role

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.

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

Requirements

• Due to 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

Qualifications

• 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

Pay

Salary range for this role is between $125,000 - $185,000, plus discretionary bonus. Actual amount offered will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities.

Benefits

• 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