Space Programs Director — Strategy, Delivery & Leadership

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD); Moorpark (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) seeks an experienced Program Director to lead strategic programs in the Space Segment. The role will own customer relationships and program execution, ensuring exceptional delivery performance and driving commercial success.

The ideal candidate has aerospace/defense leadership experience, a track record managing complex programs, and the ability to balance technical delivery with business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience as a Program Director or senior program leader in aerospace/defense/space industries.
• Demonstrated success managing complex mechanical, electro-mechanical, or energetics programs.
• Strong commercial acumen balancing 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

Program leadership

Aerospace domain

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) seeks an experienced Program Director to lead strategic programs in the Space Segment. The role will own customer relationships and program execution, ensuring exceptional delivery performance and driving commercial success.

The ideal candidate has aerospace/defense leadership experience, a track record managing complex programs, and the ability to balance technical delivery with business outcomes.