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 Manager - Finance Lead to join our growing team.

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

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

The Program Manager is responsible for the effective, and efficient execution of objectives on multiple projects. They provide support of the vision and demands of continuous improvement and growth of Janicki Industires. The incumbent is an expert in company-wide procedures, standards, and expectations, and is actively involved in product and business system growth within the company. A Program Manager stabilizes and standardizes systems, and deomnstrates a commitment to safety, quality and integrity. This position utilizes strong people management skills to communicate across multiple organizational boundaries and disciplines.  As a leader, the Program Manager will provide input to leadership on business and technical strategies, goals, and best practices to effienctly satify objectives on various customer accounts. This role will always apply management skills, leadership, and subject-matter expertise to ensure the on-scope, on-time and on-quality execution of project objectives.

 

The following essential job functions are performed as a Program Manager – Finance Lead:

Support strategic planning process and establish, monitor, and report on key metrics that support the achievement of project goals. Provide key financial support to operations leadership on initiatives aimed at developing a better understanding of cost drivers, improving organizational visibility to costs, and driving continuous improvement. Deep understanding of SAP setup and structure, support system improvement initiatives with various stakeholder groups, and collaborate closely with BIS teams to resolve issues. Responsible for Annual Budget Planning and Program Financial Forecasts as well as weekly financial updates to internal management team, and monthly/quarterly to Janicki executive management. Review, analyze and interpret all financial results, identifying and explaining variances. Reviews financial reports daily to address and issues and make updates. Responsible for setting project funding, performance reviews, and development of program specific reporting. Promotes effective scope, expectation, and contract management to optimizing workflow and ensure proper project funding, budgeting, scheduling, to meet customer requirements. Responsible for change board process management. Responsible for promoting the growth of long-term business relationships by developing productive relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, and direct reports. Ensures the team engages in effective stakeholder communication and focus on excellent customer service.  Ensure compliance with customer and contractual requirements for invoicing and project structure. Maintains constructive customer interaction with internal teams including communicating status of detailed requirements and deliverables, presenting to leadership and customers on project status or health as needed Responsible for promoting the growth of long-term business relationships by developing productive relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, and direct reports. Ensures the team engages in effective stakeholder communication and focus on excellent customer service. Ensure compliance with customer and contractual requirements for invoicing and project structure. Expected to effectively lead a cross-functional specific project team that is formed for key programs. Performs risk assessment on programs; communicate major issues and risk in the areas of delegation, design workflow, and project management. Supports the development and enforcement of key project management tools either directly or through delegation and oversight of reporting project managers. Assists with development and continuous improvement of company products, processes, and procedures. Behavior: The incumbent must work well under pressure, meeting and completing multiple deadlines.  The incumbent shall always demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors. Being at work on time and maintaining good attendance is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

MUST BE U.S. CITIZEN OR LEGAL PERMANENT RESIDENT FOR THIS POSITION

PROOF OF U.S. CITIZENSHIP OR PERMANENT RESIDENCY REQUIRED DUE TO ACCESS TO SENSITIVE DATA AND OUR COVERAGE UNDER EAR AND ITAR REGULATIONS.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or a related field is preferred.  Education may be substituted with equivalent industry experience in composite parts manufacturing. Willingness and ability to obtain a Security Clearance is required. Recommend minimum of three years’ experience managing multi-million-dollar programs in a manufacturing environment. Including demonstrated organization, documentation, and prioritization, of such projects. Must have working/technical knowledge of composite materials, metals and properties Experience negotiating and managing customer expectations  Able to train, mentor, and manage project teams Able to utilize and implement opportunities to improve Must have effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language Demonstrates good high-level communication with groups of various sizes Executes lean project management principles

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Salary range for this role is between $115,000 - $140,000, 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

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 

Not sure that you’ll be the perfect fit for this role? You should still apply! We’ll review your application for other opportunities. We are always on the lookout for talented people!

Janicki Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Janicki Industries does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, veteran/military service status, or any other legally protected status.  Janicki is proud to be a military friendly employer.

Applicants or employees wishing to view a copy of Janicki Industries’ Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (360) 404-1997.

As a federal government contractor and a recipient of federal funding, Janicki is required to abide by federal drug testing requirements (including preemployment drug testing for cannabis). Additionally, because of Janicki’s work on aerospace products and the high volume of safety sensitive positions, Janicki takes the safety of its employees very seriously and requires that employees pass a preemployment drug test prior to starting employment.