Deputy Program Director

About the position

The Deputy Program Director position will play a pivotal role in supporting the Program Director within the engineering team, ensuring effective coordination and execution of strategic initiatives. The Deputy Director will anticipate needs and demands of the Program Director and should have a natural aptitude for building strong, trusting partnerships across the engineering organization. The Deputy Program Director should be capable of carrying out multiple engineering-projects while effectively prioritizing tasks. This person will be a representative for the Program Director, collaborating with other engineering leaders and groups as needed. This position requires a hands-on, self-motivated, intelligent individual who thrives in a fast-moving, dynamic engineering environment within a fast-changing organization. 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 and organizational dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a central point of coordination across departments, ensuring collaboration and communication is effective between executive leadership, department heads, and staff
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings, conferences, and special events by handling logistics and coordinating/preparing materials
• Navigate complex organizational dynamics, both internally and externally interactions with diplomacy and strategic awareness
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Program Director and executive leadership, offering insights and recommendations for improvements in workflow, collaboration and budget optimization
• Act as a representative for the Program Director in external meetings as needed
• Partner with executive leadership to develop and implement strategies that support long-term lead strategic plans
• Make informed decisions and resolve issues by exercising sound judgment and communicating critical outcomes to the appropriate stakeholders
• Ensure the Program Director's involvement in key engineering decision-making processes
• Undertake and manage special projects of varying sizes and complexities as directed by senior leaders
• Provide executive support, including managing priorities, scheduling, and delegating tasks when necessary
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident Status required
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance
• Bachelor's degree in a technical, engineering related field required; Master's degree preferred
• 4 years' industry experience preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional project management skills
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion

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