Program Director — Missiles & Space Programs

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company(s) seeks a seasoned Program Director to lead strategic programs in our Missiles Segment. You will own customer relationships and program execution, driving delivery performance and commercial success to meet mission-critical objectives.

The ideal candidate brings deep leadership, a track record managing complex aerospace and defense programs with discipline and accountability.

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.

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 space 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

End-to-end program ownership

Customer interface

Leadership

Program management

Aerospace/defense experience

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company(s) seeks a seasoned Program Director to lead strategic programs in our Missiles Segment. You will own customer relationships and program execution, driving delivery performance and commercial success to meet mission-critical objectives.

The ideal candidate brings deep leadership, a track record managing complex aerospace and defense programs with discipline and accountability.