Strategic Defense Programs Director

Ensign-Bickford Industries; Graham (KY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) seeks a seasoned Program Director to lead major defense programs within the Warfighter Division. You will own customer relationships, program execution, financial performance, and long-term account growth across a complex portfolio.

This leader balances customer success, cost, schedule, quality, and talent development, and will drive cross-functional accountability toward EBAD's strategic objectives and future leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 5–7+ years of progressive program management experience in aerospace/defense.
• Proven experience leading complex, high-visibility programs with customer impact.
• Strong commercial acumen with margin, pricing, and contract understanding.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end performance across programs including cost, schedule, and quality.
• Lead customer interfaces and long-term account growth strategies.
• Align cross-functional teams to deliver on commitments and business goals.
• Drive accountability and actions to closure across programs.
• Balance customer needs with business performance and risk management.
• Support growth, pricing strategy, and long-term account development.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) seeks a seasoned Program Director to lead major defense programs within the Warfighter Division. You will own customer relationships, program execution, financial performance, and long-term account growth across a complex portfolio.

This leader balances customer success, cost, schedule, quality, and talent development, and will drive cross-functional accountability toward EBAD's strategic objectives and future leadership roles.