Program Director, Space

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company • Simsbury, CT

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About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Program Director to lead strategic programs within our Space 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 aerospace experience, strong leadership capability, and a track record of managing complex, high-stakes programs with discipline and accountability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 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

Nice To Haves

• advanced degree preferred

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director