Program Director, Missles

This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions.

At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world.

If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you!

We are seeking an experienced Program Director to lead strategic programs within our Missiles Segment business. This individual will own both customer relationships and program execution, ensuring exceptional delivery performance while driving commercial success. The ideal candidate brings deep experience, strong leadership capability, and a track record of managing complex, high-stakes programs with discipline and accountability.

• 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

• 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

We recognize that exceptional leaders deliver exceptional results. This role offers a competitive package including:

Base Salary: $225,000- $275,000

Relocation: Comprehensive support for a seamless transition

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.