Missiles Program Director — Lead Aerospace Programs

Ensign-Bickford Industries; Moorpark (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) in California is seeking an experienced Program Director to lead strategic programs within the Missiles Segment. You will own customer relationships and program execution, driving on-time delivery and profitable outcomes in a high-visibility environment.

The role requires deep leadership, proven aerospace or defense program management experience, and the ability to align complex technical activities with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience as a Program Director or senior program leader in aerospace, defense, or space industries
• Demonstrated success managing complex mechanical, electro-mechanical, or energetics programs
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance customer needs and business outcomes
• Experience leading customer-facing programs with high visibility and accountability
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end program performance, including cost, schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction
• Serve as the primary customer interface, building trusted relationships with key stakeholders
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver complex aerospace and defense programs successfully
• Drive program execution discipline, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Partner with business leaders to support growth, profitability, and strategic objectives
• Ensure alignment between customer expectations and internal execution capabilities

Skills

Program leadership

Customer relationships

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) in California is seeking an experienced Program Director to lead strategic programs within the Missiles Segment. You will own customer relationships and program execution, driving on-time delivery and profitable outcomes in a high-visibility environment.

The role requires deep leadership, proven aerospace or defense program management experience, and the ability to align complex technical activities with business objectives.