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Ensign-Bickford Industries
Program Director, Missiles
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A Director of Program Management directs ongoing program activity, or a group of program managers, for a company or organization. May be responsible for strategic direction.
$179,493 / year median in Connecticut
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Program Director, Missiles Ensign-Bickford Industries United States, Connecticut, Simsbury 640 Hopmeadow Street (Show on map) Aug 03, 2026 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. Job Description 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! Job Summary 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. Key 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 Requirements 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 Compensation and Rewards We recognize that exceptional leaders deliver exceptional results. This role offers a competitive package including: