Program Director, Space

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company•Simsbury, CT

1d•$230,000 - $260,000

About The Position

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) is seeking an experienced Program Director to lead strategic programs within its Space Segment business. The position owns customer relationships and program execution, with responsibility for exceptional delivery performance and commercial success. The ideal candidate has 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 and the ability to balance customer needs with 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 and build 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.