Deputy Program Manager

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 Deputy Program Manager to join our growing team.

This position is located on-site in Hamilton, Washington State.

The Deputy Program Manager plays a pivotal role in supporting the Program Director within the engineering team, ensuring the effective coordination and execution of strategic initiatives. This individual will proactively anticipate the needs and priorities of the Program Director, fostering strong, trusting partnerships across the engineering organization. The Deputy Program Manager must excel at managing multiple engineering projects while effectively prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Acting as a representative for the Program Director, this person will collaborate with engineering leaders and cross-functional teams as needed.

This role demands a hands-on, self-motivated, and highly intelligent professional who thrives in a dynamic, evolving engineering environment. Success in this position requires exceptional strategic thinking, strong business acumen, and the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of engineering operations, organizational dynamics, and process optimization, ensuring seamless execution of key initiatives.

The following essential job functions are performed as a Deputy Program Manager:

• Serve as the central coordination point across departments, ensuring effective collaboration and communication between executive leadership, department heads, and staff
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate meetings, conferences, and special events, handling logistics and preparing materials as needed
• Navigate complex organizational dynamics with diplomacy and strategic awareness, fostering open communication to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Program Director and executive leadership, providing insights and recommendations for workflow optimization, collaboration enhancement, and budget management based on a deep understanding of engineering and business operations
• Represent the Program Director in external meetings, ensuring seamless alignment with organizational goals
• Partner with executive leadership to develop and implement long-term strategic plans, setting key performance indicators and monitoring progress toward business objectives
• Make informed decisions and resolve issues by exercising sound judgment and communicating critical outcomes to appropriate stakeholders, often acting on behalf of senior leadership
• Ensure the Program Director’s active involvement in key engineering decision‑making processes
• Undertake and manage special projects of varying sizes and complexities, ensuring they are completed on time and within scope
• Provide executive support with minimal guidance, managing priorities, scheduling, and delegating tasks when necessary
• Handle sensitive information with discretion, professionalism, and strict confidentiality
• Perform additional responsibilities as required, recognizing that duties are not limited to the above‑listed functions
• Performs additional responsibilities as required to support organizational success

• 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 required in a technical or engineering‑related field, such as mechanical engineering, industrial design, or program management
• 10+ years of relevant industry experience preferred, with strong leadership in engineering, manufacturing, or…