Deputy Program Manager Aerospace

The Killeen Group is seeking a Deputy Program Manager on behalf of a leading manufacturer in Skagit County, WA. This growing company provides award-winning service to the commercial aerospace, space and defense markets.
The Deputy Program Manager is a key force behind the success of the engineering teamdriving strategic initiatives, streamlining execution, and amplifying the impact of the Program Director.

This high-visibility role demands a sharp, proactive leader who thrives in complexity, anticipates challenges, and builds trusted partnerships across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of engineering operations, organizational dynamics, and process optimization, ensuring seamless execution of key initiatives.

Title: Deputy Program Manager
Type: Salaried, Full-time
Salary: $125,000-150,000/yr + Bonus
Travel: On-site with potential opportunities for off-site

Plan, coordinate, and facilitate meetings, conferences, and special events, handling logistics and preparing materials as needed
Provide executive support with minimal guidance, managing priorities, scheduling, and delegating tasks when necessary
Serve as the central coordination point across departments, ensuring effective collaboration and communication between executive leadership, department heads, and staff
Represent the Program Director in external meetings, ensuring seamless alignment with organizational goals
Undertake and manage special projects of varying sizes and complexities, ensuring they are completed on time and within scope
Partner with executive leadership to develop and implement long-term strategic plans, setting key performance indicators and monitoring progress toward business objectives
Ensure the Program Directors active involvement in key engineering decision-making processes
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 Promote best practices in design for manufacturability and design for assembly

Secret Security Clearance ( U.10+ years of relevant industry experience preferred, with strong leadership in engineering, manufacturing, or business operations
~ Proven experience working directly with senior leadership, managing strategic initiatives, and influencing decision-making
~ Expertise in leading complex engineering or business projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring timely execution and stakeholder alignment
~ Advanced project management abilities, with demonstrated success in executing initiatives and meeting strategic objectives
~ Proven ability to manage confidential data and executive-level discussions with professionalism and discretion
~ Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, balancing multiple priorities with efficient and effective time management
~ High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion in handling confidential information
~ Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English, with experience presenting to executives, managing customer relations, and negotiating contracts


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)
~Paid time off and paid holidays (including two floating holidays)
~ Education reimbursement program
~ Education reimbursement program available after 1-year of service