Program Director

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD)

. Own end-to-end performance across assigned programs, including customer satisfaction, cost, schedule, quality, technical execution, risk, and profitability .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $175,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program management with a focus on customer satisfaction, cost management, and technical execution. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and develop long-term account strategies in complex manufacturing environments.

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Program ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipStrategic ThinkingCommercial Acumen

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementRisk ManagementContract StructurePricing StrategyMargin ExpansionTechnical ExecutionQuality ManagementCost ManagementCustomer SatisfactionAccount Development

Soft Skills

CommunicationStakeholder ManagementStrategic ThinkingSense of UrgencyOwnership

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeAdvanced Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenseSpaceComplex ManufacturingMechanical ProgramsElectro-Mechanical ProgramsEnergetics Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end performance across assigned programs, including customer satisfaction, cost, schedule, quality, technical execution, risk, and profitability
Serve as the primary customer interface and key account leader
Build trusted customer relationships, anticipate customer needs, and strengthen EBAD’s long-term position
Establish and execute long-range program and account strategies
Lead cross-functional teams across program management, operations, engineering, quality, supply chain, finance, contracts, and business development
Drive execution discipline, urgency, and accountability
Prioritize across multiple programs, customers, and competing business demands
Partner with business leaders on growth, margin expansion, pricing strategy, contract structure, risk management, and long-term account development
Hold internal teams accountable for customer demand and cost, schedule, quality, and technical commitments
Identify and resolve issues proactively while maintaining clear communication
Build customer credibility supporting follow-on work, expanded opportunities, and long-term account growth
Contribute to Warfighter Division strategy and demonstrate leadership for future broader business or P&L roles

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
Advanced degree preferred
Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive program management experience, preferably in aerospace, defense, space, or other complex manufacturing industries
Proven experience leading complex mechanical, electro-mechanical, energetics, or defense-related programs
Demonstrated success managing customer-facing programs with high visibility, accountability, and mission importance
Strong commercial acumen, including experience with margin expansion, pricing strategy, contract structure, risk management, and long-term account growth
Demonstrated ability to balance customer needs, business performance, and internal capability development
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders across all levels of an organization
Strong strategic thinking, business judgment, communication, and stakeholder-management skills
Demonstrated sense of urgency, ownership, follow-through, and ability to drive actions to closure
Evidence of building customer trust and winning follow-on work through consistent, performance-driven execution
Military service or military program experience is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement benefits
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance resources
Wellness resources
Incentive compensation eligibility